Hollow Knight Silksong Public Beta Update Adds Controller Support and Fixes Ahead of Patch 3

by Ali Haider

Team Cherry has released a new public beta update for Hollow Knight Silksong as development on Patch 3 continues. This interim update is available on the beta branch and delivers a range of fixes and improvements that players can test ahead of the full rollout.

The update adds expanded controller support, including full compatibility with the DualSense Edge, as well as fixes for gameplay bugs, movement inconsistencies, and various late-game issues. Team Cherry has confirmed that additional adjustments will be included before the official release of Patch 3.

Full Patch Notes

  • Added support for DualSense Edge controllers.
  • Improved support for various controllers on Mac.
  • Game now pauses when the controller disconnects.
  • Fixed various smaller controller issues (more fixes to come in future).
  • Fixed remaining instance of certain players getting stuck cursed in late game.
  • Fixed Curveclaw not reacting to Hunter down-stab.
  • Fixed Cogflies sometimes appearing from odd locations after scene transition.
  • Fixed rare instances of being able to air dash and double jump when not intended.
  • Fixed several out of bounds situations.
  • Fixed Pharlid Divers sometimes sliding on roofs after ambushing in certain scenes.
  • Fixed Eva Hunter Crest upgrades unintentionally clearing tool equips.
  • Fixed rare instances of Harpoon sometimes granting 2 Silk instead of 1.
  • Various smaller fixes and tweaks.

Hollow Knight Silksong is a 2025 Metroidvania video game developed and published by Australian independent studio Team Cherry. Released on 4 September 2025, the game is available on Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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