Hollow Knight: Silksong News

The first Hollow Knight Silksong mods are here to rescue you from agony

The first wave of Hollow Knight Silksong mods are here, and it didn't take long for enterprising creators to leap to the rescue of anyone feeling frustration in Team Cherry's new action platformer. While the reception so far suggests the indie developer has done a remarkable job of living up to the immense weight of hype, there are some aspects of the sequel that aren't sitting right for some players. Thankfully, if you're finding yourself annoyed at double-damage enemy attacks or the need to equip a compass to see yourself on the map, modders are here to help.

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How long is Hollow Knight Silksong?

How long is Hollow Knight Silksong? Team Cherry's long-awaited sequel is finally here, and there's a lot to discover. With over 40 bosses to beat and countless secrets to unearth, progression in Silksong can be different for everyone.

Taking a closer look at the size of the Silksong map, most players will get lost occasionally, making it difficult to determine exactly how long the journey in the Metroidvania game will last. As a result, your final completion time depends on how good you are at the game and how much time you spend combing through every path. We can make an educated estimate of how long Hollow Knight Silksong takes to beat, though.

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Hollow Knight Silksong user reviews tank in one region amid localization trouble

Was Hollow Knight Silksong worth the wait? Thanks to Steam issues and a full day's work, I've only had one lunch break to dive in, but in that hour I've beaten the first boss and started on Hornet's journey proper. Many other players have committed far more time to the game, and excitement is still at fever pitch. However, players in some countries are having a worse experience than English speakers. Players in China and France are complaining about the quality of the translation and localization of the game, to the point where Team Cherry has responded.

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Hollow Knight Silksong Rosary farm locations

Where are the best Hollow Knight Silksong Rosary farm locations? When it comes to the early game, Silksong really doesn't make your life easy. All the essential items you need to make significant progress are held by merchants, forcing you to track down Silksong Rosaries.

These red rosary beads can be found in rosary strings across the Silksong map, and you can earn them by defeating certain enemies. It also doesn't help that you can easily lose your rosaries upon death, making them even more precious in this Metroidvania game. Fortunately, we've found two excellent early-game Hollow Knight Silksong Rosary farming spots to earn hundreds of rosaries in less than ten minutes.

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Hollow Knight Silksong map - area order and where to buy maps

What are the Silksong map locations? Travel through Pharloom, the vast interconnected world of Silksong as Hornet, the hunter on a mission to defeat the evil insects attempting to take over the land. Navigating the map will be just as big of a challenge as battling all the enemies standing in your path, so it's a good idea to know where you're going.

Just like any good Metroidvania game, you're going to be referring back to the Hollow Knight Silksong map whenever you gain a new ability, providing you with access to key locations. We've pieced together everything we know about the Silksong map, including the area order needed to discover all the biomes and key locations in the platform game.

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