What changed in Hollow Knight in 2026
26 updates · 1 main milestone · Feb 5, 2026 to Mar 27, 2026
- 15 eventsAdded Traditional Chinese translationlocalizationSteamFixed text alignment for wide square key bindingsbug fixSteamFixed low audio volume when navigating the inventoryaudioSteamFixed double damage audio clip playing incorrectlyaudioSteamVarious performance improvementsperformanceSteamFixed Mawlurks being pushable by Infected Balloonsbug fixSteamFixed overcharmed notches being unintentionally removedbug fixSteamFixed Radiance's orb attack hitbox lingering longer than intendedbug fixSteamFixed Heavy Fool's dash attack not travelling full distancebug fixSteamFixed Journal notification icons not appearing correctlybug fixSteamFixed Baldur Shell lingering longer than intendedbug fixSteamFixed instances of 'New Journal Entry' pop-up not displayingbug fixSteamFixed minor instances of Hunter's note kills not being awardedbug fixSteamFixed Mantis Traitors being damagable while undergroundbug fixSteamVarious small fixesbug fixSteam
- 11 eventsVarious smaller fixes and tweaksotherSteamVarious performance improvementsperformanceSteamReduced Grey Prince Zote's stagger bounce heightbalance changeSteamFixed softlock in City of Tears Grub roombug fixMilestoneSteamSalubra's Blessing now deactivates after reaching max Soulbalance changeSteamMap panning is now smootherquality of lifeSteamSupport for 21:9 & 16:10 resolutions addednew contentSteamUpdated Sly's Great Slash collider to match visualbalance changeSteamUpgraded to Unity Input System for broader controller supportperformance
Original input system is still available via Options>Controller>Advanced Settings
SteamAdded dithering effect and options to reduce colour bandingvisualsSteamGame pauses while in inventory menusquality of lifeSteam