Is Hollow Knight Crossplay?

No, Hollow Knight does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Hollow Knight have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, Hollow Knight does not support crossplay at this time. Players are limited to playing within their own platform's ecosystem. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: This is a single-player game. There is no native multiplayer or crossplay support.
Last verified: January 12, 2026

How to Play Hollow Knight With Friends

  1. N/A (Single-player only).

Platform Compatibility

Hollow Knight is available on the following platforms:

PCMacLinuxXbox One+PlayStation 4+Nintendo Switch
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay No Players are limited to their own platform.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op No Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play.

Does Hollow Knight Have Cross-Progression?

No — Hollow Knight does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Hollow Knight Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

No — Hollow Knight does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.

Hollow Knight does not support local split-screen co-op. The game is strictly single-player.

Technical Details

How Hollow Knight Online Play Works

Hollow Knight does not feature online multiplayer. The game is a single-player action-adventure experience with no official online components.

Hollow Knight Solo & Offline Play

Hollow Knight is designed as a single-player game and can be played entirely offline. All progress is saved locally, meaning that no internet connection is required to play.

Does Hollow Knight support Steam Deck?

Yes, Hollow Knight is playable on Steam Deck with performance adjustments available in settings.

Known Issues & Features

There is no official multiplayer or crossplay. The game focuses on exploration, platforming, and combat in a richly detailed world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a multiplayer mod for Hollow Knight?

Yes, the 'Hollow Knight Multiplayer' mod on PC allows players to see and interact with each other in the same world.

Does the sequel, Silksong, have crossplay?

Team Cherry has not confirmed multiplayer for Silksong as it is a single player experience, just like it's predecessor.

Does the game support cross-save?

No, progress is locked to the platform where the save file was created.

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