Hollow Knight Patch Notes: Latest Update (Mar 27, 2026)
Nick Guli|The latest Hollow Knight update is “Patch Version 1.5.12620 Now Live”, which was shared on Steam on Mar 27, 2026. This patch introduces a Traditional Chinese translation. It addresses several bugs related to the Journal, overcharmed notches, Radiance’s orb attack, and various enemies. Plus, it brings performance enhancements and some minor fixes.
What changed in 1.5.12620
New content
- Adds a Traditional Chinese translation.
Bug fixes
- Fixes low audio volume when navigating the inventory.
- Fixes text overlap when a wide square key such as shift or space is bound to an action.
- Fixes overcharmed notches being unintentionally removed in a specific instance.
- Fixes Radiance's orb attack hitbox lingering slightly longer than intended if the orb expires in the air.
- Fixes Mawlurks being pushable by Infected Balloons.
- Fixes Mantis Traitors being damagable while underground.
- Fixes Heavy Fool's dash attack sometimes not travelling its full distance.
- Fixes an instance of Baldur Shell sometimes lingering longer than intended.
Journal and audio fixes
- Fixes Journal notification icons sometimes not appearing, and occasionally showing the incorrect icon.
- Fixes various instances of the 'New Journal Entry' pop-up not displaying.
- Fixes minor instances of Hunter's note kills not being awarded as intended.
- Fixes double damage to play the correct audio clip instead of the single damage sound effect.
Performance and general
- Includes various performance improvements.
- Includes various small fixes.
Read the full official patch notes on Steam.
Recent Hollow Knight updates
| Date | Update | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Patch Version 1.5.12620 Now Live | Adds a Traditional Chinese translation and fixes audio, text alignment, journal, charm, boss and enemy issues, plus performance improvements. | Official notes |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Patch Version 1.5.12459 Now Live | Patch 1.5.12459 adds 21:9 and 16:10 support, a new input system, dithering options, and several fixes and tweaks. | Official notes |
How often does Hollow Knight get updated?
Hollow Knight has had 0 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 2 in the past year, roughly one every 49 days.
Hollow Knight patch notes FAQ
When was the last Hollow Knight update?
The most recent Hollow Knight update is "Patch Version 1.5.12620 Now Live", posted on Steam on Mar 27, 2026.
What changed in the latest Hollow Knight patch?
Patch 1.5.12620 adds a Traditional Chinese translation. It fixes a range of bugs involving the Journal, overcharmed notches, Radiance's orb attack and several enemies. It also includes various performance improvements and small fixes.
How often does Hollow Knight get patched?
Hollow Knight has had 0 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 2 in the past year, roughly one every 49 days.
Where can I read the official Hollow Knight patch notes?
The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.
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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.
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