Steel Soul mode can be activated at any time, and of course it utilizes the Konami code.
How to Unlock Steel Soul Mode
You can unlock Steel Soul mode, a permadeath feature reminiscent of its counterpart in the original Hollow Knight, without needing to complete the game first. To activate this mode, simply navigate to the “Extras” menu and input the classic cheat code: Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right on your controller.
Interestingly, the presence of the Steel Soul achievement on Steam indicates that this mode is available in Silksong, confirming that players seeking a more formidable challenge now have a means to do so.
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