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How to Fix Hollow Knight: Silksong Crashing at Launch

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Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally out—and it’s already overwhelming Steam. While that’s exciting news, some players are running into crashes when launching the game or even mid-gameplay. Don’t worry—this is fairly common for new PC releases, and Silksong is no exception.

Here are the best ways to fix crashes and get the game running smoothly.

✅ Verify Game Files

Sometimes downloads or installations don’t go as planned, especially with Steam under heavy load. To ensure your installation is clean:

  1. Open Steam and go to your Library.
  2. Right-click on Hollow Knight: Silksong and select Properties.
  3. Under the Installed Files tab, click Verify integrity of game files.

Steam will scan your installation and automatically re-download any missing or corrupted files.

✅ Update Your GPU Drivers

Outdated graphics drivers are one of the most common causes of crashes. Make sure you’re running the latest version for your GPU:

✅ Disable Conflicting Software

A few background applications are known to cause issues with the Hollow Knight series:

  • Citrix Workspace: The original Hollow Knight conflicted with this program, and Silksong may as well. Disable it before launching.
  • RivaTuner: Performance monitoring tools like RivaTuner can also cause crashes. Turn them off while playing.

✅ General Troubleshooting

If the above steps don’t work, try these additional fixes:

  • Update DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributables.
  • On laptops, make sure you’re running the game on your dedicated GPU (NVIDIA/AMD), not the integrated one.
  • Add Silksong’s installation folder to your antivirus exceptions/exclusions list.
  • Double-check that your system date and time are correct.
  • Ensure your Windows version is up to date (1909 or later recommended).
  • Verify that your PC meets the minimum system requirements.

🎮 Final Thoughts

In most cases, Hollow Knight: Silksong crashes are caused by corrupted files or missing redistributables, both of which are quick fixes. Since the game is relatively lightweight, you shouldn’t run into major stability problems once everything is updated and properly configured.

Enjoy your adventure in Pharloom without interruptions!