Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Crossplay?

No, Hollow Knight: Silksong does not support crossplay.

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

No, Hollow Knight: Silksong 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: Silksong is a solo adventure with no co-op, online or local, on any platform — so cross-platform play isn't a factor.
Last verified: January 12, 2026

How to Play Hollow Knight: Silksong With Friends

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Platform Compatibility

Hollow Knight: Silksong is available on the following platforms:

PCMacLinuxXbox Series X/SPlayStation 5Nintendo 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: Silksong Have Cross-Progression?

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

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

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

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

Technical Details

How Hollow Knight: Silksong Online Play Works

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

Hollow Knight: Silksong Solo & Offline Play

Hollow Knight: Silksong 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: Silksong support Steam Deck?

Yes, Hollow Knight: Silksong 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, continuing the legacy of the original Hollow Knight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silksong coming to Game Pass?

Silksong has been available on Game Pass the day of it's release but may be coming back for future events.

Does it support cross-progression?

No, progress and save files are locked to the specific platform used for play.

Will there be a multiplayer mod like the original game?

While the base game is single-player, the PC community may develop unofficial mods for co-op.

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