Difference between revisions of "Hollow Knight"
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 5|Former|ref=<ref name="former engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2018-03-19}}</ref>|build=5.4.3f1}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2017|Former|ref=<ref name="former engineversion2">{{Refcheck|user=Jams3223|date=2019-04-13}}</ref>|build=2017.4.10f1}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2020|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-07}}</ref>|build=2020.2.2f1}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 24, 2017|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 24, 2017|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/367520/announcements/detail/539706556203873962|title=Hollow Knight is here February 24! New Release Trailer! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 11, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/367520/announcements/detail/525075250162307643 Mac & Linux! French language! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 11, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/367520/announcements/detail/525075250162307643 Mac & Linux! French language! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight]</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 11, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 11, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|hollow-knight|87}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4002/hollow-knight|90}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hollow-knight|91}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Metroidvania, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hollow Knight }} | ||
|steam appid = 367520 | |steam appid = 367520 | ||
|steam appid side = 598190,916000 | |steam appid side = 598190,916000 | ||
|gogcom id = 1308320804 | |gogcom id = 1308320804 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1984697392, 2031197911 | |gogcom id side = 1984697392, 2031197911 | ||
+ | |official site= http://hollowknight.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 26286 | ||
+ | |lutris = hollow-knight | ||
+ | |mobygames = 84194 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Hollow Knight | |wikipedia = Hollow Knight | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|1308320804|hollow_knight}} | {{GOG.com links|1308320804|hollow_knight}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/367520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/367520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | [https://www.fangamer.com/products/hollow-knight-switch-ps4-pc-game Standard or Collector's Edition] | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | [https://www.fangamer.com/products/hollow-knight-switch-ps4-pc-game Standard or Collector's Edition] | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | hollow_knight | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | hollow_knight | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | hollow-knight | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | hollow-knight | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 367520 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mw9469v91lm | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 367520 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam if Steam.exe is not present or by creating a {{file|steam_appid.txt}} file containing its Steam App ID number {{code|367520}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}} on Windows.<ref name="Steam-DRM">{{Refcheck|user=Lateemu|date=2022-06-25}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ==Monetization== |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
− | {{ | + | |ad-supported = |
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain any microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\|{{P|game}}\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|programdata}}\Packages\TeamCherry.HollowKnightPC_y4jvztpgccj42\}} |
− | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight.plist}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/prefs}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{XDG| | + | {{XDG|true}} |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.dat | {{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.bak}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight/}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/*.dat}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Achievement unlock data is stored in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].<ref> | + | {{ii}} Achievement unlock data is stored in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].<ref> |
+ | {{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/gog/comments/9cawby/hollow_knight_achievement_location/e5a9zza/|title=CriticalComposer comments on Hollow Knight Achievement location?|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Some unlocks, such as the Steel Soul game mode, the Godseeker game mode and the Eternal Ordeal unlock are stored in the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = true |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |origin | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | | | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | | | + | |steam cloud notes = Linux Steam cloud saves are stored at {{folder|{{p|linuxhome}}/.config/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight}}, but the game actually uses {{folder|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight}}. |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Hollow_knight_video.png| | + | {{Image|Hollow_knight_video.png|Video settings}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hollow-knight/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= To remove {{term|letterboxing}} at 16:10 resolutions, see [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki's files section]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See | + | |multimonitor notes = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki's files section]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1437-hollow-knight-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ PCGamingWiki's files section]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = A frame rate limit of ~400 FPS can optionally be enabled in the menu settings or edited at {{file|{{P|game}}\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini}} to something else, such as <code>FrameRateCap=120</code> under <code>[VideoSettings]</code>. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Unlock Steel Soul Mode and Infected Menu Style=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Registry files|fix= |
− | + | *Download from [https://mega.nz/folder/FD5S1ADY#3US4-uWlcqoLcGRlBmzjVw here] | |
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}} | }} | ||
===Post-processing=== | ===Post-processing=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable post-process effects|ref=<ref name="2017-10-27"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable post-process effects|ref=<ref name="2017-10-27"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/06/hollow-knight.html Hollow Knight 3D Vision Fix]. |
# Extract the contents to the installation folder. | # Extract the contents to the installation folder. | ||
− | # By default the game effects aren't modified. You can change the default state in the <code>[Constants]</code> section of | + | # By default, the game effects aren't modified. You can change the default state in the <code>[Constants]</code> section of {{file|d3dx.ini}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Hollow_knight_keyboard.png|Keyboard settings}} |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Hollow_knight_controller.png|Controller settings (Xbox controller)}} |
− | {{Image|Hollow Knight - Dualshock 4.png| | + | {{Image|Hollow Knight - Dualshock 4.png|Controller settings (DualShock 4)}} |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
− | |dualshock 4 notes = DualShock 4 support added with patch | + | |dualshock 4 notes = DualShock 4 support was added with patch version 1.1.1.4. |
|dualshock prompts = true | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
− | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Steam: Disable '''Steam Input''' for the game and enable '''Native Controller Input''' in-game. |
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = hackable |
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Generic USB controllers are unrecognized, and mapping through 3rd-party software causes intermittent input loss. Wii U Pro controllers are supported using [https://github.com/KeyPuncher/WiinUPro WiinUPro]. |
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = False |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = Only supported for certain configurations. |
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Image|Hollow_knight_audio.png| | + | {{Image|Hollow_knight_audio.png|Audio settings}} |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Sound, Music |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |subtitles notes = Characters talk through subtitles | + | |subtitles notes = Characters talk through subtitles. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{Image|Hollow Knight - game settings.png|Game settings}} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Simplified Chinese | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?p= | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38511#p38511 download] |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Official in-game localization. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/hollow_knight/files/5610.html Fan translation by «The Miracle»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2724103917 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Expand the '''Window Management''' → '''Input/Output Behavior''' section. | # Expand the '''Window Management''' → '''Input/Output Behavior''' section. | ||
# Turn on '''Mute Game''' under '''Background Behavior'''. | # Turn on '''Mute Game''' under '''Background Behavior'''. | ||
− | # Restart the game to apply changes. | + | # Restart the game to apply the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Xbox One Wireless Controller=== | ===Xbox One Wireless Controller=== | ||
− | {{ii}} A lot of users report ghost input when using the wireless Xbox Controller Adapter. | + | {{ii}} A lot of users report ghost input when using the wireless Xbox Controller Adapter. As with other Unity titles, the game registers that the left stick is always pushed to the left. |
+ | ===GOG Galaxy conflict=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A lot of users report an empty achievements menu option. Uninstalling the GOG Galaxy client can fix the issue.{{cn|date=2021-06-07}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall the Citrix Workspace program|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/HollowKnight/comments/a03e76/help_cant_play_the_game_hollow_knight_has/|title=HELP Can't play the game - Hollow knight has encountered an error and must close : HollowKnight|date=2019-08-21}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable RivaTunerStatisticsServer or reset its settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/367520/discussions/0/1500126447400574718/?ctp=2#c3615773009883407047|title=Game not opening :: Hollow Knight General Discussions|date=2020-05-27}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments / Launch Options]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} To access the game's launch options, right-click '''Hollow Knight''' in Steam's library window > '''Properties''' > '''Set launch options...''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you use multiple launch options, separate them with a space (e.g., <code>-screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080</code>). | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col" | Command || Notes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | '''-screen-width #''' || Sets screen width to # pixels (must be a valid width resolution for your monitor) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | '''-screen-height #''' || Sets screen height to # pixels (must be a valid height resolution for your monitor) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | '''-force-opengl''' || Forces Opengl renderer | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | '''-force-vulkan''' || Forces Vulkan renderer | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = 3.0 |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan versions = | + | |vulkan versions = true |
− | |vulkan notes = | + | |vulkan notes = Linux default.<ref name="v1.5.68.11808 notes">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/367520/view/3064116832207100344|title=Hollow Knight - Update notes for v1.5.68.11808 - Steam News|date=2021-06-07}}</ref> |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = hackable |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = See [[#32-bit compatibility|32-bit compatibility]]. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===32-bit compatibility=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to version 1.4.3.2 on Steam|ref=<ref name="v1.5.68.11808 notes"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Right-click on the game in the Steam Library. | ||
+ | # Select '''Properties'''. | ||
+ | # Click on the '''BETAS''' tab. | ||
+ | # Choose '''1.4.3.2 - 32-bit compatibility'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = InControl | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 9 GB | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX |
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 | ||
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
+ | |recother = 1080p, 16:9 resolution | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. A 32-bit mode exists though (As seen above). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.13 |
|minCPU = Intel Core i3 | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
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|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | ||
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 | ||
+ | |recother = 1080p, 16:9 resolution | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS = Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 16.04 LTS |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 9 GB | |minHD = 9 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX |
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | ||
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 | ||
+ | |recother = 1080p, 16:9 resolution | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 20:59, 21 March 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Team Cherry | |
Engines | |
Former | Unity 5[Note 1] |
Former | Unity 2017[Note 2] |
Unity 2020[Note 3] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 24, 2017[4] |
macOS (OS X) | April 11, 2017[5] |
Linux | April 11, 2017[5] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
OpenCritic | 90 |
IGDB | 91 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Metroidvania, Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Hollow Knight |
Hollow Knight | |
---|---|
Hollow Knight | 2017 |
Hollow Knight: Silksong | TBA |
Hollow Knight is a singleplayer side view and scrolling action, metroidvania and platform game in the Hollow Knight series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Standard or Collector's Edition | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Xbox Play Anywhere. | |||
Steam | Can be played without Steam if Steam.exe is not present or by creating a steam_appid.txt file containing its Steam App ID number 367520 in <path-to-game> on Windows.[6] |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | Game does not contain any microtransactions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\ <path-to-game>\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini[Note 4] |
Microsoft Store | %PROGRAMDATA%\Packages\TeamCherry.HollowKnightPC_y4jvztpgccj42\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight.plist |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/prefs |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.dat %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\*.bak |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight/ |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/*.dat |
- Achievement unlock data is stored in the configuration file(s) location.[7]
- Some unlocks, such as the Steel Soul game mode, the Godseeker game mode and the Eternal Ordeal unlock are stored in the configuration file(s) location.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Linux Steam cloud saves are stored at $HOME/.config/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight , but the game actually uses $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight . |
|
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | To remove letterboxing at 16:10 resolutions, see PCGamingWiki's files section. | ||
Multi-monitor | See PCGamingWiki's files section. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See PCGamingWiki's files section. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | A frame rate limit of ~400 FPS can optionally be enabled in the menu settings or edited at <path-to-game>\hollow_knight_Data\Config.ini to something else, such as FrameRateCap=120 under [VideoSettings] . |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Unlock Steel Soul Mode and Infected Menu Style
Use Registry files |
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|
Post-processing
Disable post-process effects[8] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | DualShock 4 support was added with patch version 1.1.1.4. | |
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | Steam: Disable Steam Input for the game and enable Native Controller Input in-game. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Generic USB controllers are unrecognized, and mapping through 3rd-party software causes intermittent input loss. Wii U Pro controllers are supported using WiinUPro. | |
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Only supported for certain configurations. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, Sound, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Characters talk through subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | See Mute on focus lost. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Official in-game localization. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «The Miracle» | |||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation. |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[8] |
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|
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Hollow Knight. |
Issues unresolved
Xbox One Wireless Controller
- A lot of users report ghost input when using the wireless Xbox Controller Adapter. As with other Unity titles, the game registers that the left stick is always pushed to the left.
GOG Galaxy conflict
- A lot of users report an empty achievements menu option. Uninstalling the GOG Galaxy client can fix the issue.[citation needed]
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Uninstall the Citrix Workspace program[9] |
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Disable RivaTunerStatisticsServer or reset its settings[10] |
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Other information
Command line arguments / Launch Options
- To access the game's launch options, right-click Hollow Knight in Steam's library window > Properties > Set launch options...
- If you use multiple launch options, separate them with a space (e.g.,
-screen-width 1920 -screen-height 1080
).
Command | Notes |
---|---|
-screen-width # | Sets screen width to # pixels (must be a valid width resolution for your monitor) |
-screen-height # | Sets screen height to # pixels (must be a valid height resolution for your monitor) |
-force-opengl | Forces Opengl renderer |
-force-vulkan | Forces Vulkan renderer |
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
OpenGL | 3.0 | |
Vulkan | Linux default.[11] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | See 32-bit compatibility. | ||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
32-bit compatibility
Switch to version 1.4.3.2 on Steam[11] |
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|
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Input | InControl |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 | Intel Core i5 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 DirectX 11 compatible |
Other | 1080p, 16:9 resolution |
- A 64-bit operating system is required. A 32-bit mode exists though (As seen above).
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.13 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 |
Other | 1080p, 16:9 resolution |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 | Intel Core i5 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |
Other | 1080p, 16:9 resolution |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 5.4.3f1[1]
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2017.4.10f1[2]
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2020.2.2f1[3]
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2018-03-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Jams3223 on 2019-04-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-07
- ↑ Hollow Knight is here February 24! New Release Trailer! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mac & Linux! French language! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Hollow Knight
- ↑ Verified by User:Lateemu on 2022-06-25
- ↑ CriticalComposer comments on Hollow Knight Achievement location? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-10-27
- ↑ HELP Can't play the game - Hollow knight has encountered an error and must close : HollowKnight - last accessed on 2019-08-21
- ↑ Game not opening :: Hollow Knight General Discussions - last accessed on 2020-05-27
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hollow Knight - Update notes for v1.5.68.11808 - Steam News - last accessed on 2021-06-07