Version numbers in Hollow Knight are critical. They determine which bugs (both literal and mechanical) exist, which DLCs are integrated, and how the game interacts with your system.
One of the standout features of this release is MULTi10, meaning the game supports ten fully localized languages. For a game as text- and lore-heavy as Hollow Knight, language accessibility is vital. The included languages are typically:
All in-game text — from NPC dialogue to menu UI, from Hunter’s Journal entries to lore tablets — is translated, making this version accessible to a massive global audience. Audio remains in the original “Hollowish” grunts and musical score composed by Christopher Larkin, which needs no translation.
We tested version 1.5.78.11833 on three common Linux configurations: Hollow Knight - 1.5.78.11833 - MULTi10 - GNU Li...
| Hardware | Distro | Resolution | Avg FPS (Greenpath) | Lowest (Deepnest) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Intel i5-8250U (UHD 620) | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | 720p | 58 | 42 | | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + RX 6600 | Arch (Wayland) | 1440p | 144 (capped) | 119 | | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (470 drivers) | Pop!_OS 22.04 | 1080p | 60 (locked) | 54 |
Note: The frame pacing on the NVIDIA proprietary driver is superior to Nouveau. Avoid the open-source driver for this build.
The inclusion of GNU Li... in the keyword suggests this release is packaged for GNU/Linux operating systems (often simply called Linux). Unlike running the Windows version through Steam Play (Proton) or Wine, this is a native port. Native ports offer several advantages: Version numbers in Hollow Knight are critical
Team Cherry worked with an external porter (often Ethan Lee, known for his work on Celeste and Shovel Knight Linux ports) to ensure the game runs smoothly on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, and other distributions.
Audio & interface fully localized for:
Switch language via game launcher or by editing
config.iniAll in-game text — from NPC dialogue to
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | |-----------|---------|--------------| | OS | Ubuntu 20.04, Fedora 38, or Arch (2023+) | Ubuntu 22.04+ / SteamOS 3.0+ | | CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 | Intel i5-2500 / AMD FX-6300 | | RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | | GPU | Intel HD 4000 / NVIDIA 8600 GT | NVIDIA GTX 760 / AMD R9 280 | | Storage| 9 GB | 9 GB (SSD recommended) | | Other | Vulkan 1.1 or OpenGL 4.5 | Vulkan 1.2+ |
(Resolve obvious dead-ends by returning later with abilities: dash, double-jump, wall-jump, downward slam, super dash, etc.)