Projectiles have a hard expiration timer to prevent infinite looping. Progression Balance Adjustments

Corrected strange behaviors that occurred when using super-dashing or descending dark (quaking) into a Vessel Fragment or Mask Fragment. 3. Quality of Life and User Interface

wouldn't play if he was stunned early, and fixed faint Shade music playing at incorrect times. Latest Major Context (2026) While 1.0.3.1 is an older version, Hollow Knight recently received a massive "Upgraded" update in February 2026 Nintendo Switch 2

Resolved a "floaty jump" bug where a double-jump would accidentally trigger instead of a normal jump, often ruining precise platforming sections.

[Patch 1.0.3.1] -> Cleared mechanical bugs, stabilized physics, and buffed Fury of the Fallen. │ [Hidden Dreams / Godmaster] -> Shifted focus to massive content additions and endgame DLCs. │ [Modern Engine Overhauls] -> Upgraded to Unity Input Systems and added native ultrawide resolutions.

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Addressed a frustrating glitch where a double-jump instruction would fire instead of a normal jump. This previously triggered a weak, floaty jump that disrupted platforming segments.

Fixed a rare issue where rage-quitting during a death sequence could cause players to lose their Geo (currency) without spawning a shade to retrieve it.

: An unexpected collision bug trapped early-game players permanently behind an iron gate in Greenpath, forcing them to abandon their save files. This structural oversight was completely cleared out.

Adjusted where the Knight's soul would appear after death to prevent unfair losses.

The arrival of two new bosses— White Defender and Grey Prince Zote —who expanded the lore of the Five Great Knights and the deluded hero Zote.

: The update addressed several technical glitches and "bugs" (ironic, given the game's setting) that players had encountered in Hallownest [16].

: Community members praised the developers, Team Cherry, for their quick response to feedback and for fixing specific reported issues [16]. Popular Perspectives on Progress

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