Team Cherry has rolled out update 1.0.28891 for Hollow Knight: Silksong, and while it might not grab headlines with flashy new content, this patch does something arguably more important—it makes the game work better. From technical refinements to combat adjustments, this update tackles the kind of issues that can make or break a player’s experience in Pharloom.
For a game as intricate as Silksong, where precision platforming meets intense boss battles, even small bugs can snowball into major frustrations. This patch addresses exactly those pain points, smoothing out rough edges that players have been reporting since launch.
Accessibility gets a boost
One of the most significant changes in this update is the improved Simplified Chinese translation. It’s easy to overlook localization work, but for millions of players in China, this means the difference between guessing at quest objectives and actually understanding the rich lore Team Cherry has woven into Pharloom’s world.
Beyond translation, the developers have integrated Unity’s Input System, which sounds technical but has real-world benefits. Controller compatibility has expanded significantly, meaning more devices now support vibration feedback and are properly recognized by the game. If you’ve been playing with a third-party controller that felt unresponsive or lacked rumble, this update might just solve that problem.
Combat refinements and boss tweaks
The patch notes reveal some interesting fixes to Silksong’s combat system. Players who’ve been collecting rosaries with Styx will be relieved to know that acquisition bugs have been squashed. The Druid’s Eyes charm, which previously refused to equip properly, now works as intended—a small fix that likely frustrated more than a few build-focused players.
Some combat mechanics were behaving strangely too. Downward attacks would occasionally remain active when they shouldn’t, creating unpredictable combat scenarios. The plasmified state—a key mechanic in certain encounters—was being lost incorrectly during Bellway travel sequences or after defeating Winged Lifeseeds. These weren’t game-breaking issues, but they definitely disrupted the flow of combat.
Boss fights received particular attention. Gurr the Outcast’s trap attack has been reworked from a simple throw to a spinning motion, reducing how long traps sit statically on the battlefield. It’s a subtle change that should make the encounter feel more dynamic. Meanwhile, charms like Beast Crest, Rune Rage, and Thread Storm now deal damage and penetrate defenses correctly—crucial for players relying on specific builds.
Enemy behavior has also been tightened up. Several foes were literally pushing Hornet off the map, which is less “challenging difficulty” and more “unintended chaos.” The Harpoon weapon was causing issues against certain bosses, and the Fractured Mask charm wasn’t protecting against electrical hazards as advertised. Even specific attacks like Lace’s Cradle move and the Beast’s Needle Strike received corrections.
The little things add up
Beyond the major fixes, Team Cherry addressed a laundry list of smaller issues that collectively improve the experience. Gloomsacs now properly damage players (which sounds bad but is actually good for consistency). Couriers will stop offering the same delivery quest repeatedly after you’ve completed it—a quality-of-life fix that prevents unnecessary backtracking.
There’s also a fix for unexpected recoveries after being caught by Wraiths, and enemies will no longer phase through floors like they’re auditioning for a ghost role. These might seem minor in isolation, but anyone who’s encountered them knows how immersion-breaking they can be.
A game that keeps getting better
What’s impressive about this update isn’t any single fix—it’s the cumulative effect. Team Cherry continues to demonstrate their commitment to polish, addressing both player-reported issues and behind-the-scenes technical improvements. For newcomers just starting their journey through Pharloom, this means a smoother experience from the start. For veterans still exploring every corner of the map, it means fewer interruptions to their flow.
Silksong launched with high expectations, and updates like 1.0.28891 show that Team Cherry isn’t resting on their laurels. They’re listening, refining, and ensuring that their meticulously crafted world works exactly as intended. Whether you’re struggling with a tough boss or just want your controller to rumble at the right moments, this patch has something for you.
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