Hollow Knight Silksong patch 5 serves as the final major update ahead of the upcoming Sea of Sorrow expansion, focusing on localization improvements and general refinements. The update introduces Traditional Chinese support and delivers a substantial overhaul to the German script, improving narrative clarity and consistency.
Beyond language updates, the patch addresses a range of gameplay issues, including enemy behavior, collision problems, and combat inconsistencies. Several fixes also target specific boss encounters and tools, resulting in a more stable overall experience.
Patch Notes
Localization Updates
- Added Traditional Chinese localization with full script support
- Refined German translation:
- Improved clarity and alignment with original English intent
- Adjusted tone and style to match Hollow Knight
- Updated some proper nouns, including area names
Gameplay Changes
- Allowed Silk Soar ability to function through top scene exits
- Reduced Last Judge death explosion damage from 3 to 2
- Magma Bell now protects against all fire type explosions
- Savage Beastfly summoned minions now die when the boss is defeated
- Far Fields Savage Beastfly now becomes stunned when hit by hanging bomb rock
Bug Fixes
- Fixed enemies getting stuck out of bounds in multiple scenarios
- Fixed Hornet being pulled out of bounds by enemies
- Fixed Shrine Guardian Seth pushing Hornet through walls
- Fixed Lace boss encounter issues in Cradle, including rare behavior inconsistencies
- Fixed tools unintentionally allowing down bounce interactions
- Fixed Border Caves bounce pods granting unintended Silk and Health bonuses
- Fixed Snitch Pick failing to register its third hit in memory sequences
- Fixed Wood Wasp collider issues during respawn
- Fixed Choruses in Underworks not playing full Needolin text
- Fixed Thread Rakers getting stuck out of bounds
- Fixed tool quantity not updating correctly after unequipping Shell Satchel
- Fixed rare issue with Lavalugs freezing in place
- Fixed fast travel clearing Hunter focus unintentionally
Minor Fixes and Improvements
- Applied various minor fixes and gameplay tweaks across multiple systems
Hollow Knight Silksong patch 5 version 1.0.29926 is now available on PC, with console release coming soon. The game launched on September 4, 2025, and is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S.
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