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Hollow Knight Silksong Gets a New Update, What's New?

This new update for Hollow Knight Silksong, version 1.0.28891, brings bug fixes, balancing adjustments, and PS5 DualSense controller compatibility, enhancing your gaming experience with added features like pause during peripheral disconnection during combat!

Marcus Thompson · 2 min read

New Hollow Knight Silksong Update (1.0.28891) Now Available on PC

Since its release on September 4, 2025, Hollow Knight Silksong has received continuous updates focusing on balancing and bug fixes. The newest update, version 1.0.28891, is currently available on PC and will be rolled out to other platforms shortly.

Hollow Knight Silksong Update 1.0.28891: Controller Improvements, Bug Fixes, and Gameplay Adjustments

This update primarily addresses bug fixes while also introducing several enhancements. Players can now use the PS5 DualSense controller on PC and other compatible platforms. Additionally, the game automatically pauses if a controller disconnects during gameplay. Further controller optimizations are planned for future patches. Gameplay adjustments include a slight increase in damage for some of Hornet's moves, alongside reduced Storm Thread damage at higher Needle levels. The spawn rate of Fine Pins has increased by 50-100%, though a greater quantity is now required for associated quests. The update also addresses numerous bugs that could halt player progression. A complete list of changes for version 1.0.28891 is available on Steam.

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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
7
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil)
Genre
Team Cherry
Genre
Team Cherry
Ratings
92/100 (154 reviews)

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