Developer Team Cherry has rolled out the details for the first patch of Hollow Knight: Silksong, primarily targeting bug fixes alongside slight balance alterations aimed at easing the early-game experience for players. The game finally debuted on September 4 after prolonged anticipation, and its initial update has begun testing in beta, with a full rollout projected for next week.

Update Focus

Recent feedback from players highlighted frustrations concerning the game’s difficulty, particularly due to high damage outputs from bosses and other mechanics. In response, Team Cherry announced several adjustments in the upcoming patch to mitigate problematic gameplay elements.

Highlights of the Update

• Reduced difficulty in early bosses Moorwing and Sister Splinter.
• Adjusted damage dealt by Sandcarvers.
• Added miscellaneous fixes and improvements.

Fans are welcome to join the public-beta branch on Steam or GOG now, while the comprehensive patch will expand to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC within the next week, contingent on resolving any arising issues. Further fixes are also in development, addressing specific player concerns not covered in the current patch notes.