Hollow Knight’s 1031 update (released April 2026) focuses on quality-of-life fixes, balance adjustments, and small content polish that keep the game feeling tight without changing its core Metroidvania identity. Below is a concise breakdown of the most important changes, how they affect gameplay, and tips for players.
highlight how the game's difficult combat and intricate level design contribute to its oppressive yet rewarding atmosphere.
Rumored but canceled. Would have added 4K resolution and improved shadows. Traces remain in achievement data files.
Silksong DNA: Many "under-the-hood" performance improvements originally developed for Hollow Knight: Silksong were backported to the original game in early 2026. Why "1031" Matters
Uumuu Battle: Reduced knockback when shriveled, with a slight increase in HP to compensate .
Introduction
Steam Users: Right-click Hollow Knight > Properties > Updates > Always keep this game updated.