Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch Now Live - Key Fixes and Gameplay Improvements

Team Cherry has officially released Patch 1.0.28891 for Hollow Knight: Silksong, marking the first major update since the game's launch earlier this year. The patch, now live across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, focuses on stability improvements, combat balancing, and several critical bug fixes that address issues reported by early players.

Performance and Stability Upgrades

One of the main highlights of this patch is the significant reduction in loading times between areas, particularly in complex regions like the Moss Cathedral and Coral Depths. Team Cherry has optimized how enemy assets load into memory, which not only improves performance but also reduces occasional stuttering that some players experienced during boss battles.

The update also fixes several crash bugs, including one tied to fast-travel benches and another occurring during the Radiant Trials. On consoles, the developers improved frame pacing, resulting in smoother traversal and more responsive input handling.

Combat and Gameplay Balancing

Patch 1.0.28891 rebalances a few key combat encounters. Notably:

The Weaver Queen and Silken Sentinel fights have been slightly adjusted to make their attack patterns fairer while maintaining challenge.

Nail arts now consume less energy, encouraging more aggressive playstyles.

The Silk Gauge recovery rate has been slightly increased, improving survivability during longer exploration sequences.

Players will also notice better hitbox alignment for aerial attacks and improved enemy AI tracking, especially for flying enemies that previously drifted off-map during combat.

Bug Fixes and Quality-of-Life Updates

Team Cherry addressed dozens of community-reported issues, including:

Missing sound effects in the Hidden Garden region.

Map markers not saving properly after death.

NPC dialogue loops that caused progression stalls.

Incorrect item descriptions for rare charms.

Fixed environmental clipping when wall-jumping in the Glass Sanctum.

Additionally, accessibility options have been expanded. Players can now toggle enemy outlines, adjust contrast filters, and modify UI scaling, making Silksong more comfortable for a wider range of players.

Community Response and Future Updates

Fans have praised Team Cherry's continued support, noting how this patch stabilizes the game's foundation and improves moment-to-moment play. While the developers haven't confirmed the next update's date, they hinted at new charm variants and additional difficulty modifiers being tested internally.

For now, players can download Patch 1.0.28891 directly via their platform's update system. It's a strong step forward for Hollow Knight: Silksong, smoothing out rough edges while preserving the game's intricate, high-skill rhythm that fans love.