Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to evolve with the release of Update 2, a quality-of-life and bug-fix focused patch that builds on the foundation laid by the initial post-launch update. While not introducing major gameplay overhauls, this update demonstrates Team Cherry’s commitment to polishing the experience ahead of the final release.
🔍 Key Highlights from Silksong Update 2:
- Visual Polish: The addition of a Dithering effect in Advanced Video Settings helps reduce color banding—especially useful on lower-end hardware or for players sensitive to visual artifacts. (Note: This may slightly soften foreground visuals, so it’s a trade-off worth testing.)
- Bug Fixes Galore: Numerous long-standing issues have been squashed:
- Savage Beastfly in Far Fields no longer gets stuck in lava.
- Shrine Guardian Seth now stays within bounds during combat.
- Lugoli won’t fly off-screen and vanish mid-battle anymore.
- Silk Snippers in the Chapel of the Reaper now avoid getting permanently stuck out of bounds.
- Boss death sequence sync issues fixed—no more jarring or incorrect death animations when dying mid-boss kill.
- Shaman Binding softlock now prevented when used into bottom transitions.
- Gameplay Stability:
- Cocoon placement adjusted to prevent spawn in inaccessible spots.
- Liquid Lacquer courier now accessible in Steel Soul mode (a relief for completionists).
- Plasmium Phial and Flea Brew now properly restore health at benches.
- Volt Filament damage multiplier now applies correctly to certain Silk Skills.
- AI & Mechanics Tweaks:
- Cogflies and Wisps no longer target Skullwings incorrectly.
- Curveclaw no longer breaks immediately after being deflected (a long-expected fix).
- Break counter now works properly for multi-hit tools like Conchcutter.
- Audio & Dialogue:
- Pondcatcher Reed now properly flies away after singing.
- Cursed hint dialogues now trigger reliably with NPCs.
🛠️ Public Beta Warning:
The patch is currently available via Steam’s Public Beta branch. While it includes crucial fixes, it’s not guaranteed to be stable—some players may encounter new issues or performance hiccups. If you’re not comfortable testing unstable builds, wait for the full rollout.
📌 What’s Not in This Update?
- No major balance changes (e.g., no boss nerfs or new mechanics).
- No new areas, tools, or story content—this is purely a refinement patch.
- No surprise gameplay additions, but Team Cherry previously hinted at "a few more additions and tweaks" before final release—so stay tuned.
🎮 Final Thoughts:
Silksong remains a masterclass in precision platforming and atmospheric design, and with every patch, it feels more like a polished, final product. The fact that Update 2 focuses on cleaning up edge cases and small annoyances suggests Team Cherry is prioritizing player experience over flashy new features.
As Hell is Us director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête noted, calling the eleventh-hour release "somewhat callous" may reflect frustration over timing—but the game’s polish and depth still speak volumes.
✅ Pro Tips for Players:
- Use the Silksong Interactive Map to track quest progress and location changes.
- Farm Rosary Beads early using the Grub-Crawler mechanic in the Fungal Wastes.
- Check our updated Walkthrough for video guides on bosses like Savagelord, Watcher of the Sky, and Verdania.
- Use Simple Keys wisely—they unlock secret paths and optional bosses. Don’t miss The Shattered Courtyard!
Bottom Line:
Silksong is getting better with every patch. Update 2 isn’t a revolution—but it’s a necessary polish that makes the journey smoother, more consistent, and more enjoyable. With the final release approaching, now is the perfect time to dive in, or return if you’ve been waiting.
Stay sharp, Horned One. The Silk is still strong. 🕷️✨
