Hollow Knight: Silksong has just received another small update from developer Team Cherry. The patch comes after the Crest Master mod earlier this week. It also shows the developer’s commitment to post-launch improvement. Particularly, version 1.0.28891 aims to enhance the overall gameplay experience. It adds fixes, balance changes, and more.
Since its launch on September 4, the game has been a big hit. Similarly, it quickly gained millions of players worldwide. The success also translated into high sales on Steam. At the same time, Silksong received praise for its rich gameplay and visuals. In fact, its reviews on Steam are very positive. The superb performance of the action-adventure title makes it one of the highlights in the gaming scene this year. And now, it is adding more enhancements to its offerings.
Enhanced Controller Support
As announced on Steam, the expanded controller compatibility is one of the main additions in the update. In detail, players can now enjoy official support for the DualSense Edge controller on PlayStation. Aside from this, the creators also improved compatibility with various Mac controllers. Likewise, the game now automatically pauses when a controller disconnects. It helps the game become fairer by protecting players from untimely deaths. These controller changes enable better responsiveness. They even make the overall gameplay smoother.
Bug Fixes and Balance Changes
According to the patch notes from Team Cherry, the update includes many fixes for bugs. These tweaks elevate the gameplay flow and player experience. For instance, the soft-lock in the Grand Gate opening sequence was fixed. Enemies like Pharlid Drivers no longer incorrectly slide on roofs after ambushing. The developers also addressed issues with malfunctioning items and abilities. This patch corrects unintended out-of-bounds scenarios. Plus, players cannot air dash or double jump when not intended.
On the balance side, version 1.0.28891 has adjusted damage values. Specifically, Sharp Dart and Cross Stitch damage received a slight boost. In contrast, Thread Storm’s damage sloped lightly. Meanwhile, the damage scaling of Rune Rage was adjusted to match other Silk skills.
Along with these changes is a more balanced reward consistency. The chance to get Fine Pins has increased from 50% to 100%. However, the required quantity was also raised.
Availability and What’s Next
The patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong is now available to all players.
Yes, the latest update for the game does not add fresh content. However, it does refine the core gameplay. Team Cherry also continuously listens to community feedback and player insights. So, players can look forward to more improvements in the game soon.
