Hollow Knight
by Team Cherry
About
Hollow Knight Expands with Free Content Godmaster - Take your place amongst the Gods. New Characters and Quest. New Boss Fights. Available Now! Lifeblood - A Kingdom Upgraded! New Boss. Upgraded Bosses. Tweaks and Refinements across the whole game. The Grimm Troupe - Light the Nightmare Lantern. Summon the Troupe. New Major Quest. New Boss Fights. New Charms. New Enemies. New Friends. Hidden Dreams - Mighty new foes emerge! New Boss fights. New Upgrades. New Music.Brave the Depths of a Forgotten KingdomBeneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps an ancient, ruined kingdom. Many are drawn below the surface, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets. Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom's heart. Game FeaturesClassic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings. Tightly tuned 2D controls. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries. Explore a vast interconnected world of forgotten highways, overgrown wilds and ruined cities. Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward. Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul! Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique! An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation. Over 130 enemies! 30 epic bosses! Face ferocious beasts and vanquish ancient knights on your quest through the kingdom. Track down every last twisted foe and add them to your Hunter's Journal! Leap into minds with the Dream Nail. Uncover a whole other side to the characters you meet and the enemies you face. Beautiful painted landscapes, with extravagant parallax, give a unique sense of depth to a side-on world. Chart your journey with extensive mapping tools. Buy compasses, quills, maps and pins to enhance your understanding of Hollow Knight’s many twisting landscapes. A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin. The score echoes the majesty and sadness of a civilisation brought to ruin. Complete Hollow Knight to unlock Steel Soul Mode, the ultimate challenge! An Evocative Hand-Crafted WorldThe world of Hollow Knight is brought to life in vivid, moody detail, its caverns alive with bizarre and terrifying creatures, each animated by hand in a traditional 2D style. Every new area you’ll discover is beautifully unique and strange, teeming with new creatures and characters. Take in the sights and uncover new wonders hidden off of the beaten path. If you like classic gameplay, cute but creepy characters, epic adventure and beautiful, gothic worlds, then Hollow Knight awaits!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.When is Hollow Knight: Silksong coming out?
A.Hollow Knight: Silksong launched on September 4, 2025 (global release; timed rollouts like 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET). It’s available now on PC and consoles and was priced at $19.99 at launch.
Q.How do I get the map in Hollow Knight?
A.Buy the area map from the wandering cartographer Cornifer (or from his wife Iselda in Dirtmouth if you miss him), then buy the Quill from Iselda and sit on a Bench to update the map as you explore.
Q.What is Hornet's role in Hollow Knight?
A.Hornet is the skilled protector and “princess‑protector” of Hallownest who acts as a recurring rival, occasional ally, and narrative catalyst—appearing as boss encounters, testing the Knight, and influencing several endings while later becoming the protagonist of Silksong.
Q.Is there a good walkthrough for Hollow Knight?
A.Yes — there are several high-quality Hollow Knight walkthroughs depending on how much you want spoiled: Fextralife and Nintendo Life offer excellent area-by-area and 100% guides, while GameFAQs, Steam Community guides, and an official guidebook give deeper text, maps and checklists.
Q.Where can I find the official Hollow Knight wiki?
A.The community-maintained Hollow Knight Wiki is now hosted at hollowknight.wiki (migrated from the old Fandom site on October 31, 2023). For official developer news, check Team Cherry’s site.
Q.Who are the main characters in Hollow Knight?
A.The core cast centers on the player-controlled Knight (the silent Vessel), Hornet (a recurring rival/ally and the protagonist of Silksong), Hallownest’s rulers and relics—the Pale King and the Hollow Knight (the sealed Vessel)—the Radiance (the primary antagonist), and the three Dreamers who keep the Black Egg sealed: Monomon, Lurien and Herrah.
Q.How do I get all the charms in Hollow Knight?
A.Collect charms by exploring, buying from vendors, completing boss/quest rewards and DLC content; there are 45 charms and 11 total notches to unlock.
Q.What are some of the toughest bosses in Hollow Knight?
A.Absolute Radiance, Pure Vessel, Nightmare King Grimm and the Radiance (true-ending form) are widely cited as Hollow Knight's toughest bosses, with several Godhome/Pantheon and nightmare variants (like Ascended Markoth or Grey Prince Zote) also ranking among the hardest.
Q.Will there be a map for Hollow Knight: Silksong?
A.Yes — Hollow Knight: Silksong includes an in‑game map system. Region maps are purchased from the wandering cartographer Shakra and can be improved with tools like the Quill and Compass; a few special areas (e.g., The Mist) intentionally lack a traditional map.
Q.Is there a full, complete map of Hallownest in Hollow Knight?
A.Yes — there are full, stitched maps of Hallownest, but they’re community-made and interactive rather than a single new official in-game map; notable completed projects include Hallownest.net and several interactive maps with full annotations.
Q.Is Hollow Knight available on Nintendo Switch?
A.Yes — Hollow Knight is available on Nintendo Switch. The game launched on the Switch eShop on June 12, 2018 and is sold digitally via Nintendo's store.
Q.How many endings does Hollow Knight have, and how do I get them?
A.Hollow Knight has five main endings plus one secret post‑credits scene (six total). Three endings are from the base game and two require the free Godmaster DLC; some endings are mutually exclusive unless you plan the order you unlock them.
Q.Is there a comprehensive guide for Hollow Knight?
A.Yes — there are several comprehensive Hollow Knight guides. The community-run Hollow Knight Wiki and Fextralife’s guide are the most thorough, with supplemental walkthroughs on sites like Nintendo Life, Steam community guides, YouTube, and some paid eBook/print guides.
Q.Are there any costumes or alternate skins for the Knight in Hollow Knight?
A.No—Hollow Knight does not include official alternate costumes or skins for the Knight. Players who want different appearances rely on community mods (PC only), with repositories like HKSkins and mod sites hosting many fan-made skins.
Q.Where can I find Pale Ore in Hollow Knight?
A.There are six Pale Ore pieces in Hollow Knight, spread across Hallownest and used to upgrade the Nailsmith’s nail.
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Game Information
- Genre
- Action
- Release Date
- Feb 24, 2017
- Publisher
- Team Cherry
- Last Updated
- December 5, 2025
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