Hollow Knight Silksong update 1.000.008 is available to download on PS5 and Xbox. According to the official Hollow Knight Silksong 1.000.008 patch notes, the latest update improves controller support through Unity’s Input System, enhances visuals with new dithering levels and film grain, updates Simplified Chinese translation, and fixes widespread gameplay issues. Combat, equipment, plasmified state behaviour, and enemy interactions receive extensive corrections. Apart from this, today’s Hollow Knight Silksong patch 1.000.008 also includes numerous small stability and localisation improvements.
Hollow Knight update 1.000.008 Patch Notes – November 18, 2025
Key Changes (Summary)
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Simplified Chinese translation updated using Team Cart Fix’s fan translation.
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Unity Input System adopted for improved controller support and rumble.
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New dithering levels added and film grain option introduced.
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Multiple combat, item, and ability fixes including plasmified state, bind times, and damage scaling.
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Numerous bug fixes across enemies, equipment, and world interactions.
Full Patch Notes
Localization Updates
Simplified Chinese
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Updated Simplified Chinese translation using the fan translation from Team Cart Fix.
Global Localization
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Implemented various localisation fixes across all supported languages.
Graphics & Visual Options
Dithering
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Added new dithering levels.
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Default setting set to Low.
Film Grain
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Added a Film Grain option to advanced video settings.
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Default set to Off.
Controls & Input
Unity Input System
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Switched to Unity’s Input System for improved controller support.
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Rumble features now functional on many controllers.
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Additional controllers recognised.
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Some issues may persist.
Gameplay Fixes & Adjustments
Quests & Rewards
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Fixed Styx not giving rosaries when delivering the Queen’s Egg.
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Fixed couriers offering the same delivery immediately after completion.
Equipment & Items
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Fixed Druid’s Eyes not equipping correctly when first acquired.
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Increased Wreath of Purity durability.
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Updated Multibinder initial bind to clear maggots.
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Reduced unintended long bind time when using Multibinder with the Shaman Crest.
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Fixed Fractured Mask not protecting against volt hazards.
Combat & Abilities
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Fixed down attack colliders remaining active in rare circumstances.
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Resolved several cases of Hornet’s plasmified state clearing unintentionally (e.g., Bellway travel).
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Fixed issues entering plasmified state when killing a Winged Lifeseed instead of using a Plasmium Phial.
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Fixed Beast Crest fury slashes not piercing correctly.
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Fixed Rune Rage damage scaling.
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Fixed Thread Storm damage tapering—the additional hits now taper less sharply.
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Fixed regaining control when grabbed by a Wraith in rare cases.
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Fixed issues with Harpoon stunning or killing certain bosses.
Enemies & World
Enemy Behaviour
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Updated Gurr the Outcast trap-throw attack from a single lob to a spin-style throw to reduce stationary time; additional refinements applied.
World Interactions
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Fixed void incorrectly conducting electricity.
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Fixed additional cases of Hornet pushing certain enemies through the floor.
Miscellaneous
Other Tweaks
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Various smaller tweaks and fixes applied.
Recently, Hollow Knight update 1.000.005 added a new dithering effect option, clarifies Herald’s Wish achievement, fixes multiple enemy and boss out-of-bounds issues. Unfortunately, players are still facing issues with the game. Hollow Knight patch 1.000.008 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Hollow Knight update 1.000.008 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
