Will Hollow Knight: Silksong have a map system similar to the first game?

Yes. Hollow Knight: Silksong retains a map system similar to the first game: maps are purchased from a roaming cartographer (Shakra) rather than handed to you automatically, and you need to buy mapping tools (the Quill to reveal explored areas and the Compass to show your location) and rest at benches to update/draw the map — it’s not an auto-tracking map. See the practical guidance in the PC Gamer guide on Shakra and maps for confirmation and tips on what to buy early.

In practice that means you should prioritize Shakra’s wares early in your run. Common items and functions reported by multiple guides include:

• Area maps sold individually (costs paid in Rosaries)
• The Quill (enables explored-area drawing)
• The Compass (shows Hornet’s current position)
• Pins/markers and fast-travel/bench indicators to annotate the map

Guides from outlets like Nintendo Life and Destructoid walk through Shakra’s spawn locations and why many players recommend buying maps/Quill/Compass as soon as possible to avoid getting lost. If you miss a map, reputable coverage notes ways to return or summon Shakra to buy it later, so exploration remains manageable even if you move forward without every map.