Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launched last week after years of waiting, pulling players into the dangerous land of Pharloom. Stepping into Hornet’s role, fans expected a brutal but fair challenge. Instead, many were met with frustration. Early enemies dealt double-mask damage, turning the first hours into a punishing grind.
The launch was also plagued with bugs. Players reported Hornet losing her cloak after a Slab escape, cutscenes breaking, soft-locks on the quick map, and tools freezing mid-battle. Some even got stuck mid-fight with no way to progress. While mods gave temporary relief, fans pushed for an official Silksong update.
Team Cherry has now released Hollow Knight Silksong patch v1.0.28470, available as a public beta on Steam and GOG. The full release is planned for next week across all platforms. This patch focuses on fixing major bugs and improving early-game balance while keeping the game’s core difficulty intact.
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Hollow Knight Silksong Patch Notes v1.0.28470
Here are the most significant changes in this update:
- Fixed Hornet losing her cloak after the Slab escape.
- Fixed Infestation Operation bug that blocked late-game progress.
- Fixed Bell Beast fights in the Bilewater Bellway so the quest “Beast in the Bells” now works.
- Fixed a floating glitch where the Hornet would stay in the air after bouncing off projectiles.
- Restored courier deliveries in Act 3.
- Fixed memory errors linked to craft binds.
- Fixed the Lace tool issue that was freezing battles in Deep Docks.
- Fixed Silk Snippers disappearing in Chapel of the Reaper.
- Fixed the Claw Mirror inversion bug that occurred when the Hornet was hit during binding.
- Corrected rosary and shell shard rewards from Snitch Pick.
- Removed outdated input tied to the Faydown Cloak.
- Reduced the strength of Moorwing and Sister Splinter to balance early fights.
- Lowered damage from Sandcarvers.
- Increased collider size on pea pods for smoother gameplay.
- Reduced costs for Bellway and Bell Bench mid-game.
- Increased rosary rewards from relics and psalm cylinders.
- Increased rosary payouts from courier tasks.
- Other minor fixes and performance improvements.
Why This Patch Matters
This Silksong patch is essential for players stuck with broken saves or progression bugs. The fixes apply retroactively, meaning old saves may now work again. Early-game enemies have also been tuned, making the first hours less punishing but still challenging.
Team Cherry confirmed more updates are on the way. They are already working on the next Silksong bug fix patch, which will address remaining issues. Players can report problems and find workarounds on the official support hub.
Final Thoughts
The release of Hollow Knight Silksong patch v1.0.28470 proves Team Cherry is listening to player feedback. The update smooths out rough launch problems, restores progression for many, and makes early fights more balanced.
Silksong is still a demanding action platformer, but now it feels fairer and more polished. Players who struggled during launch should try the public beta or wait for the full rollout next week.
With more Silksong updates coming soon, the adventure in Pharloom is only getting better.
