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| − | {{ii}} Achievement unlock data is stored in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].<ref>{{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> | + | {{ii}} Achievement unlock data is stored in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].<ref> |
| + | {{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> | ||
| + | {{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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| − | |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]. | + | |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 | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki files section]. | + | |multimonitor notes = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki's files section]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki files section]. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki's files section]. |
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = A frame rate limit of ~400 FPS can optionally be enabled in the menu settings | + | |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>. |
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| − | |dualshock 4 notes = DualShock 4 support was added with patch | + | |dualshock 4 notes = DualShock 4 support was added with patch version 1.1.1.4. |
|dualshock prompts = true | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = Steam: Disable Steam Input for the game and enable Native Controller Input in-game. | + | |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 | ||
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|other controllers = hackable | |other controllers = hackable | ||
| − | |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 WiinUPro. | + | |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]. |
|other button prompts = False | |other button prompts = False | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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| + | |language = Ukrainian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2724103917 Fan translation.] | ||
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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'''. | ||
| − | # Restart the game to apply changes. | + | # Restart the game to apply the changes. |
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===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments / Launch Options]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments / Launch Options]]=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} To access the game's launch options | + | {{ii}} To access the game's launch options, right-click '''Hollow Knight''' in Steam's library window > '''Properties''' > '''Set launch options...''' |
| − | {{ii}} If you use multiple launch options, separate them with a space (e.g., <code>-screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080</code>) | + | {{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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| '''-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) | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''-force-opengl''' || Forces Opengl renderer | ||
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| + | | '''-force-vulkan''' || Forces Vulkan renderer | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:59, 21 March 2024
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| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Standard or Collector's Edition | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Xbox Play Anywhere. | |
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| Steam | |
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] |
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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. |
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| Xbox Cloud |
Video
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]. |
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| 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 |
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Post-processing
| Disable post-process effects[8] |
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Input
Keyboard settings
Controller settings (Xbox controller)
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 |
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| 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 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
| 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] |
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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] |
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| Disable RivaTunerStatisticsServer or reset its settings[10] |
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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] |
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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
- ↑ Unity engine build: 5.4.3f1[1]
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2017.4.10f1[2]
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2020.2.2f1[3]
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2018-03-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Jams3223 on 2019-04-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-07
- ↑ Hollow Knight is here February 24! New Release Trailer! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mac & Linux! French language! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight
- ↑ Verified by User:Lateemu on 2022-06-25
- ↑ CriticalComposer comments on Hollow Knight Achievement location? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-10-27
- ↑ HELP Can't play the game - Hollow knight has encountered an error and must close : HollowKnight - last accessed on 2019-08-21
- ↑ Game not opening :: Hollow Knight General Discussions - last accessed on 2020-05-27
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hollow Knight - Update notes for v1.5.68.11808 - Steam News - last accessed on 2021-06-07