Patch 4 for Hollow Knight Silksong has officially entered public beta on Steam, marking Team Cherry’s second update this week. The developer continues to refine its acclaimed title, introducing notable enhancements to controller support and a preliminary version of a Simplified Chinese translation. This update comes in response to player feedback, particularly from the game’s community in China, where the initial localization faced criticism.
Enhancements and New Features
Players often grapple with the challenge of selecting the optimal tools in Silksong, a factor that contributes to its reputation as one of the premier Metroidvanias. The latest patch brings exciting adjustments, particularly to the Multibinder tool. This feature, which offers a risk-reward dynamic, has been bolstered at the community’s request. The Multibinder now provides a two-part healing animation that allows players to regain two masks per use, enhancing its utility significantly. Additionally, the first stage of this tool now effectively clears Muckmaggots, a change that improves gameplay fluidity.
Team Cherry has also addressed a previously noted issue regarding the Multibinder’s prolonged bind time when paired with the Shaman crest. Other fixes include resolving instances where Hornet could inadvertently lose her ‘plasmified’ state during Bellway travel, as well as ensuring that Styx distributes rosaries upon receiving the Queen’s Egg.
The update follows the previous patch’s introduction of Dualsense Edge and Mac controller support. Team Cherry has transitioned to Unity’s input system, which promises enhanced performance for gamepads and broader device recognition. As a user of the Dualsense, the improvements are particularly welcome, affirming its status as a top-tier PC controller.
In addition to gameplay enhancements, the new Simplified Chinese script aims to rectify earlier localization shortcomings. Team Cherry has advised that this translation is a basic implementation, with plans for refinement based on player feedback. Early reactions on the Steam forum indicate that further adjustments may be necessary, underscoring the developer’s commitment to improving the player experience.
Hollow Knight Silksong patch 4 is now available through the public beta branch, identified as update 1.0.28954. Players can review the patch notes provided by Team Cherry, which also mention smaller tweaks and fixes that may not be explicitly listed. Previous updates have shown that these subtle changes can significantly impact gameplay, so players are encouraged to remain vigilant for any new developments.
For those who believe they have uncovered every secret on the Hollow Knight Silksong map, comprehensive details are available to ensure thorough exploration, including guidance on acquiring the best Silksong crests. The PCGamesN community Discord server welcomes players to share their discoveries or recount their most memorable boss battles.
