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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|Former|ref=<ref>[https://madewith.unity.com/en/games/hollow-knight Hollow Knight | Made with Unity]</ref><ref name="former engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2018-03-19}}</ref>|build=5.4.3f1}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|Former|ref=<ref name="former engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2018-03-19}}</ref>|build=5.4.3f1}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2017|Former|build=2017.4.10f1}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2017|Former|ref=<ref name="former engineversion2">{{Refcheck|user=Jams3223|date=2019-04-13}}</ref>|build=2017.4.10f1}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2020|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-07}}</ref>|build=2020.2.2f1}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2020|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-07}}</ref>|build=2020.2.2f1}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 24, 2017|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/367520/announcements/detail/539706556203873962 Hollow Knight is here February 24! New Release Trailer! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 24, 2017|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/367520/announcements/detail/539706556203873962|title=Hollow Knight is here February 24! New Release Trailer! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 11, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/367520/announcements/detail/525075250162307643 Mac & Linux! French language! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 11, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/367520/announcements/detail/525075250162307643 Mac & Linux! French language! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 11, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 11, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hollow-knight|91}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hollow-knight|91}}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Scrolling, Side view}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing           | Real-time }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives     | Side view, Scrolling }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Metroidvania, Platform}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls         | Direct control }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles|Cartoon}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres           | Action, Metroidvania, Platform }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Fantasy}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Hollow Knight}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles       | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes           | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series           | Hollow Knight }}
 
|steam appid  = 367520
 
|steam appid  = 367520
 
|steam appid side  = 598190,916000
 
|steam appid side  = 598190,916000
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|official site= http://hollowknight.com/
 
|official site= http://hollowknight.com/
 
|hltb        = 26286
 
|hltb        = 26286
 +
|lutris      = hollow-knight
 +
|mobygames    = 84194
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = hollow-knight
 
 
|wikipedia    = Hollow Knight
 
|wikipedia    = Hollow Knight
 
|winehq      = 18289
 
|winehq      = 18289
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Availability/row| Humble | hollow-knight | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | hollow-knight | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mw9469v91lm | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mw9469v91lm | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 367520 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 367520 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam if Steam.exe is not present or by creating a {{file|steam_appid.txt}} file containing its Steam App ID number {{code|367520}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}} on Windows.<ref name="Steam-DRM">{{Refcheck|user=Lateemu|date=2022-06-25}}</ref> |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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}}
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==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            =
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain any microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\|{{P|game}}\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|programdata}}\Packages\TeamCherry.HollowKnightPC_y4jvztpgccj42\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|programdata}}\Packages\TeamCherry.HollowKnightPC_y4jvztpgccj42\}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Preferences/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight.plist}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight.plist}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/prefs}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/prefs}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.dat | {{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.bak}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.dat | {{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.bak}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/*.dat}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/*.dat}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Achievement unlock data is stored in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/gog/comments/9cawby/hollow_knight_achievement_location/e5a9zza/ CriticalComposer comments on Hollow Knight Achievement location?]</ref>
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{{ii}} Achievement unlock data is stored in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].<ref>
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{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/gog/comments/9cawby/hollow_knight_achievement_location/e5a9zza/|title=CriticalComposer comments on Hollow Knight Achievement location?|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{ii}} Some unlocks, such as the Steel Soul game mode, the Godseeker game mode and the Eternal Ordeal unlock are stored in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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|origin notes              =  
 
|origin notes              =  
 
|steam cloud              = true
 
|steam cloud              = true
−
|steam cloud notes        = Not automatically transferred cross platform.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/8dovyg/hollow_knight_lifeblood_released_large_content/dxozfh5/|title=ed_ed_ed_ed comments on Hollow Knight: Lifeblood released - large content update with more on the way|date=2018-05-01}}</ref> Linux Steam cloud saves are stored at <code>{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight</code>, but the game actually uses <code>{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight</code>.
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|steam cloud notes        = Linux Steam cloud saves are stored at {{folder|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight}}, but the game actually uses {{folder|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight}}.
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= To remove {{term|letterboxing}} at 16:10 resolutions, see [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki files section].
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|widescreen resolution notes= To remove {{term|letterboxing}} at 16:10 resolutions, see [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki's files section].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
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|multimonitor notes        = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki files section].
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|multimonitor notes        = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki's files section].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki files section].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki's files section].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = A frame rate limit of ~400 FPS can optionally be enabled in the menu settings, or edited at <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hollow Knight\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini</code> to something else such as <code>FrameRateCap=120</code> under <code>[VideoSettings]</code>
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|120 fps notes              = A frame rate limit of ~400 FPS can optionally be enabled in the menu settings or edited at {{file|{{P|game}}\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini}} to something else, such as <code>FrameRateCap=120</code> under <code>[VideoSettings]</code>.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===Post-processing===
 
===Post-processing===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable post-process effects|ref=<ref name="2017-10-27"/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable post-process effects|ref=<ref name="2017-10-27"/>|fix=
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# Download [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/06/hollow-knight.html Hollow Knight 3D Vision Fix].
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# Download [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/06/hollow-knight.html Hollow Knight 3D Vision Fix].
 
# Extract the contents to the installation folder.
 
# Extract the contents to the installation folder.
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# By default the game effects aren't modified. You can change the default state in the <code>[Constants]</code> section of <code>d3dx.ini</code>.
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# By default, the game effects aren't modified. You can change the default state in the <code>[Constants]</code> section of {{file|d3dx.ini}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
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|dualshock 4 notes        = DualShock 4 support added with patch ver. 1.1.1.4
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|dualshock 4 notes        = DualShock 4 support was added with patch version 1.1.1.4.
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
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|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  = Steam: Disable '''Steam Input''' for the game and enable '''Native Controller Input''' in-game.
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|other controllers        = hackable
 
|other controllers        = hackable
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|other controllers notes  = Generic USB controllers unrecognised and mapping trough 3rd party softwares cause intermittent input loss.  
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|other controllers notes  = Generic USB controllers are unrecognized, and mapping through 3rd-party software causes intermittent input loss. Wii U Pro controllers are supported using [https://github.com/KeyPuncher/WiinUPro WiinUPro].
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                            WiiU pro controller supported using WiinUPro.
 
 
|other button prompts      = False
 
|other button prompts      = False
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
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|audio    = n/a
 
|audio    = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
 
|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34211#p34211 download]
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38511#p38511 download]
 
|fan      = true
 
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2724103917 Fan translation.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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# Expand the '''Window Management''' → '''Input/Output Behavior''' section.
 
# Expand the '''Window Management''' → '''Input/Output Behavior''' section.
 
# Turn on '''Mute Game''' under '''Background Behavior'''.
 
# Turn on '''Mute Game''' under '''Background Behavior'''.
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# Restart the game to apply changes.
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# Restart the game to apply the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Xbox One Wireless Controller===
 
===Xbox One Wireless Controller===
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{{ii}} A lot of users report ghost input when using the wireless Xbox Controller Adapter. Same as with other Unity titles the game registers that the left stick is always pushed to the left.
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{{ii}} A lot of users report ghost input when using the wireless Xbox Controller Adapter. As with other Unity titles, the game registers that the left stick is always pushed to the left.
 
===GOG Galaxy conflict===
 
===GOG Galaxy conflict===
 
{{ii}} A lot of users report an empty achievements menu option. Uninstalling the GOG Galaxy client can fix the issue.{{cn|date=2021-06-07}}
 
{{ii}} A lot of users report an empty achievements menu option. Uninstalling the GOG Galaxy client can fix the issue.{{cn|date=2021-06-07}}
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===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments / Launch Options]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments / Launch Options]]===
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{{ii}} To access the game's launch options: right click '''Hollow Knight''' in Steam's library window > '''Properties''' > '''Set launch options...'''
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{{ii}} To access the game's launch options, right-click '''Hollow Knight''' in Steam's library window > '''Properties''' > '''Set launch options...'''
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{{ii}} If you use multiple launch options, separate them with a space (e.g., <code>-screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080'</code>), .
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{{ii}} If you use multiple launch options, separate them with a space (e.g., <code>-screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080</code>).
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
 
! scope="col" | Command || Notes
 
! scope="col" | Command || Notes
 
|-
 
|-
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| '''--screen-width #''' || Sets screen width to # pixels (must be a valid width resolution for your monitor)
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| '''-screen-width #''' || Sets screen width to # pixels (must be a valid width resolution for your monitor)
 
|-
 
|-
 
| '''-screen-height #''' || Sets screen height to # pixels (must be a valid height resolution for your monitor)
 
| '''-screen-height #''' || Sets screen height to # pixels (must be a valid height resolution for your monitor)
 +
|-
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| '''-force-opengl''' || Forces Opengl renderer
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|-
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| '''-force-vulkan''' || Forces Vulkan renderer
 
|}
 
|}
  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = hackable
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = hackable
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      = See [[#32-bit compatibility|32-bit compatibility]].
 
|windows exe notes      = See [[#32-bit compatibility|32-bit compatibility]].
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|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
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|macos arm app          =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recother = 1080p, 16:9 resolution
 
|recother = 1080p, 16:9 resolution
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|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
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|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. A 32-bit mode exists though (As seen above).
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
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|minOS    = 10.7
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|minOS    = 10.13
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 470
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 470
  
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|recOS    = 10.12
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|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB

Latest revision as of 20:59, 21 March 2024

Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight cover
Developers
Team Cherry
Engines
Former Unity 5[Note 1]
Former Unity 2017[Note 2]
Unity 2020[Note 3]
Release dates
Windows February 24, 2017[4]
macOS (OS X) April 11, 2017[5]
Linux April 11, 2017[5]
Reception
Metacritic 87
OpenCritic 90
IGDB 91
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view, Scrolling
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Metroidvania, Platform
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Fantasy
Series Hollow Knight
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Hollow Knight on HowLongToBeat
Hollow Knight on IGDB
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Hollow Knight on MobyGames
Hollow Knight on Wikipedia
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Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight 2017
Hollow Knight: Silksong TBA

Hollow Knight is a singleplayer side view and scrolling action, metroidvania and platform game in the Hollow Knight series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
 Standard or Collector's Edition
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Xbox Play Anywhere.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Can be played without Steam if Steam.exe is not present or by creating a steam_appid.txt file containing its Steam App ID number 367520 in <path-to-game> on Windows.[6]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain any microtransactions.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\
<path-to-game>\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini[Note 4]
Microsoft Store %PROGRAMDATA%\Packages\TeamCherry.HollowKnightPC_y4jvztpgccj42\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight.plist
Linux $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/prefs
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.dat
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.bak
Microsoft Store %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight/
Linux $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/*.dat
Achievement unlock data is stored in the configuration file(s) location.[7]
Some unlocks, such as the Steel Soul game mode, the Godseeker game mode and the Eternal Ordeal unlock are stored in the configuration file(s) location.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Linux Steam cloud saves are stored at $HOME/.config/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight, but the game actually uses $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight.
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings
Video settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 To remove letterboxing at 16:10 resolutions, see PCGamingWiki's files section.
Multi-monitor
 
 See PCGamingWiki's files section.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See PCGamingWiki's files section.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
A frame rate limit of ~400 FPS can optionally be enabled in the menu settings or edited at <path-to-game>\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini to something else, such as FrameRateCap=120 under [VideoSettings].
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Unlock Steel Soul Mode and Infected Menu Style

Use Registry files

Post-processing

Disable post-process effects[8]
  1. Download Hollow Knight 3D Vision Fix.
  2. Extract the contents to the installation folder.
  3. By default, the game effects aren't modified. You can change the default state in the [Constants] section of d3dx.ini.

Input

Keyboard settings
Keyboard settings
Controller settings (Xbox controller)
Controller settings (Xbox controller)
Controller settings (DualShock 4)
Controller settings (DualShock 4)

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4 support was added with patch version 1.1.1.4.
PlayStation button prompts
Steam: Disable Steam Input for the game and enable Native Controller Input in-game.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Generic USB controllers are unrecognized, and mapping through 3rd-party software causes intermittent input loss. Wii U Pro controllers are supported using WiinUPro.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Only supported for certain configurations.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Sound, Music
Surround sound
Subtitles
Characters talk through subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
See Mute on focus lost.

Localizations

Game settings
Game settings
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Fan translation, download
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Official in-game localization.
Russian
Fan translation by «The Miracle»
Spanish
Ukrainian
Fan translation.

Mute on focus lost

Set mute in background[8]
  1. Install Special K by following the Unofficial Special K Guide. Manual local installation may work better if using 3Dmigoto.
  2. Start the game and press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to open Special K's control panel.
  3. Expand the Direct3D 11 Settings → Texture Management section.
  4. Turn on Ignore Textures Without Mipmaps.
  5. Expand the Window Management → Input/Output Behavior section.
  6. Turn on Mute Game under Background Behavior.
  7. Restart the game to apply the changes.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Hollow Knight.

Issues unresolved

Xbox One Wireless Controller

A lot of users report ghost input when using the wireless Xbox Controller Adapter. As with other Unity titles, the game registers that the left stick is always pushed to the left.

GOG Galaxy conflict

A lot of users report an empty achievements menu option. Uninstalling the GOG Galaxy client can fix the issue.[citation needed]

Issues fixed

Crash on startup

Uninstall the Citrix Workspace program[9]
Disable RivaTunerStatisticsServer or reset its settings[10]

Other information

Command line arguments / Launch Options

To access the game's launch options, right-click Hollow Knight in Steam's library window > Properties > Set launch options...
If you use multiple launch options, separate them with a space (e.g., -screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080).
Command Notes
-screen-width # Sets screen width to # pixels (must be a valid width resolution for your monitor)
-screen-height # Sets screen height to # pixels (must be a valid height resolution for your monitor)
-force-opengl Forces Opengl renderer
-force-vulkan Forces Vulkan renderer

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
OpenGL 3.0
Vulkan
Linux default.[11]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
See 32-bit compatibility.
macOS (OS X)
Linux

32-bit compatibility

Switch to version 1.4.3.2 on Steam[11]
  1. Right-click on the game in the Steam Library.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Click on the BETAS tab.
  4. Choose 1.4.3.2 - 32-bit compatibility.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Input InControl

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 Intel Core i5
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 10 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
DirectX 11 compatible
Other 1080p, 16:9 resolution
A 64-bit operating system is required. A 32-bit mode exists though (As seen above).
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.13
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 Nvidia GeForce GTX 570
Other 1080p, 16:9 resolution
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 Intel Core i5
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX
1 GB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
Other 1080p, 16:9 resolution
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Unity engine build: 5.4.3f1[1]
  2. ↑ Unity engine build: 2017.4.10f1[2]
  3. ↑ Unity engine build: 2020.2.2f1[3]
  4. ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References