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Hollow Knight Silksong: A Free Feature Many Will Adore

Experience the enhanced challenges of Hollow Knight: Silksong seven years in the making, now with multiplayer options for a new level of cooperative gameplay!

Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read

Hollow Knight Silksong Launch Unleashes Community Creations

Thursday, September 4th, 2025, marked a significant day for Team Cherry fans with the long-awaited release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. After seven years in development, the sequel to their hit game promised a challenge as formidable as its predecessor. Even shortly after launch, the community is already enhancing the experience with new, fan-made additions.

Hollow Knight Silksong Multiplayer Mods Unveil Cooperative Adventure

Less than a week after its release, Hollow Knight: Silksong quickly drew players into its lonely world. Reaching the conclusion of Hornet's challenging journey has proven difficult, with few players achieving it thus far. To cater to different preferences, the community has already developed various modifications: some offer an easier experience, while others provide additional challenges. Regardless of preferred difficulty, players now have the option to experience the game together. Indeed, Hollow Knight: Silksong is now playable in multiplayer on PC thanks to free, fan-made mods. Notable examples include Silklesscoop by Nek5 and Silksong Steam Multiplayer by 233xvx233. These modifications allow players to tackle the adventure as a duo. However, these modifications come with certain limitations; for instance, Silklesscoop permits cooperative combat against regular enemies but not against bosses. This means even a highly skilled companion cannot simply complete the game on another player's behalf. Nevertheless, these mods offer an engaging new way to experience the game.

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Game info

Official Name
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Brief Summary
Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the epic action-adventure of bugs and heroes. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Released
September 4, 2025
Genre
Platform, Adventure, Indie
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
12
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil)
Genre
Team Cherry
Genre
Team Cherry
Ratings
92/100 (54 reviews)

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