Hollow Knight: Silksong Update Fixes Bugs, Adds DualSense Edge Support
▼ Summary
– Team Cherry released a small patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong focused on bug fixes and controller-support improvements, with more updates expected in the future.
– The update added support for DualSense Edge controllers and improved controller compatibility on Mac, including pausing the game when a controller disconnects.
– Various bugs were fixed, such as out-of-bounds issues, problems with using a Silkeater while swimming, and instances where players could get stuck or miss items.
– Balance adjustments were made, including reducing Hornet’s Thread Storm damage at higher needle levels and tweaking other damage values for skills and tools.
– Silksong has sold over 4.2 million copies since launch, excluding Game Pass, and ranks among the top 20 most popular Steam games of all time.
A fresh update for the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong has been deployed, delivering a suite of crucial bug fixes and enhanced controller compatibility. Developer Team Cherry has focused this patch on ironing out technical issues and improving the player experience, particularly for those on PC and Mac platforms. The team has also indicated that further controller refinements are planned for future updates, though players should note that some of the adjustments detailed could reveal minor spoilers for the game’s content.
On Steam, the headline feature is the official addition of DualSense Edge support, integrating the advanced PlayStation 5 controller with its customizable back buttons into the game. Mac users benefit from broadly improved compatibility with a wider range of controllers. A practical new quality-of-life feature has also been implemented: the game will now automatically pause whenever a controller loses its connection, preventing any unfortunate in-game mishaps.
This patch addresses a significant number of glitches that players have encountered. These fixes include resolving several out-of-bounds exploits and correcting a peculiar problem that occurred when using a Silkeater item while swimming. Beyond bug stomping, the update introduces some balance changes to Hornet’s abilities. Specifically, Team Cherry has reduced the damage output of the “Thread Storm” attack at its higher needle levels to ensure more balanced gameplay.
This marks the third update for Silksong since its launch. The previous patch, released last month, had notably adjusted the difficulty of some early-game bosses, making them less challenging. The game has enjoyed phenomenal commercial success, reportedly selling over 4.2 million copies within its first few weeks. This impressive figure does not even account for its availability through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Its popularity is further cemented by its position as one of the top 20 most-played games in Steam’s history.
(Source: GameSpot)
