What changed in Hollow Knight in 2026

26 updates · 1 main milestone · Feb 5, 2026 to Mar 27, 2026

  1. 15 events
    Added Traditional Chinese translationlocalization
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    Fixed text alignment for wide square key bindingsbug fix
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    Fixed low audio volume when navigating the inventoryaudio
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    Fixed double damage audio clip playing incorrectlyaudio
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    Various performance improvementsperformance
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    Fixed Mawlurks being pushable by Infected Balloonsbug fix
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    Fixed overcharmed notches being unintentionally removedbug fix
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    Fixed Radiance's orb attack hitbox lingering longer than intendedbug fix
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    Fixed Heavy Fool's dash attack not travelling full distancebug fix
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    Fixed Journal notification icons not appearing correctlybug fix
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    Fixed Baldur Shell lingering longer than intendedbug fix
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    Fixed instances of 'New Journal Entry' pop-up not displayingbug fix
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    Fixed minor instances of Hunter's note kills not being awardedbug fix
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    Fixed Mantis Traitors being damagable while undergroundbug fix
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    Various small fixesbug fix
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  2. 11 events
    Various smaller fixes and tweaksother
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    Various performance improvementsperformance
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    Reduced Grey Prince Zote's stagger bounce heightbalance change
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    Fixed softlock in City of Tears Grub roombug fixMilestone
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    Salubra's Blessing now deactivates after reaching max Soulbalance change
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    Map panning is now smootherquality of life
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    Support for 21:9 & 16:10 resolutions addednew content
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    Updated Sly's Great Slash collider to match visualbalance change
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    Upgraded to Unity Input System for broader controller supportperformance

    Original input system is still available via Options>Controller>Advanced Settings

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    Added dithering effect and options to reduce colour bandingvisuals
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    Game pauses while in inventory menusquality of life
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