Hollow Knight: Silksong

Patch 5, version 1.0.30000, went live for PC platforms on March 16, 2026 and was prepared for console release afterward. It added Traditional Chinese localization, substantially revised the German localization, fixed additional enemy and Hornet out-of-bounds cases, changed the Last Judge's death explosion to two damage, expanded Magma Bell protection to all fire-type explosions, and added a bench beside Pale Lake. Team Cherry describes Patch 5 as the final significant update planned before the upcoming Sea of Sorrow expansion.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a 2D Metroidvania built around exploration, precision platforming, combat, quests, bosses, and ability-driven progression through the interconnected kingdom of Pharloom. Hornet fights with her needle and acrobatic movement while learning silk abilities and crafting tools that expand both combat and traversal options. Pharloom contains mossy grottos, coral forests, gilded cities, misted moors, dangerous settlements, and a shining citadel at the kingdom's peak, with more than 200 enemies and more than 40 bosses spread through the journey. The story begins after Hornet is captured and transported away from Hallownest, forcing her to ascend through the unfamiliar kingdom while discovering why she was brought there and how her past connects to Pharloom.