Hollow Knight

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QUICK CONTROLS

Wait for the launcher to download and prepare the game files, following the loading display, before the game opens.
Explore Hallownest and fight with your nail and spells to discover new paths through caverns and towns.
Use movement upgrades to reach routes you could not access before, and equip charms to tailor your build for exploration or boss fights.

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THE GAME

About Hollow Knight

You explore the ruined insect kingdom of Hallownest, fighting enemies with your nail and spells while finding new paths through caverns and forgotten towns. Movement upgrades open previously unreachable routes, and charms let you adjust your build for exploration or boss fights.

CONTROLS & OBJECTIVE

How to play

Wait for the launcher to download and prepare the game files, following the loading display, before the game opens.
Explore Hallownest and fight with your nail and spells to discover new paths through caverns and towns.
Use movement upgrades to reach routes you could not access before, and equip charms to tailor your build for exploration or boss fights.