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Hollow Knight: Silksong requirements
Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Indie 2025 Build Guide →
✨ Last Updated: September 1, 2026 • Engine v2.5
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📋 Official PC specifications published for Hollow Knight: Silksong

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64-bit Required
Component Developer Minimum Developer Recommended Our Performance Analysis
🎮 GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7770 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 570 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4350 Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 9 GB Free 9 GB NVMe SSD Fast NVMe SSD eliminates shader compilation hitches
🎯 Target Experience Low Settings 720p 30 FPS High Settings 1080p 60 FPS 1440p / 4K Max Settings

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC

What GPU do I need to run Hollow Knight: Silksong? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 570. For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8GB) or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for Hollow Knight: Silksong? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for Hollow Knight: Silksong. The game requires 8GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for Hollow Knight: Silksong? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i5-10400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle Hollow Knight: Silksong well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play Hollow Knight: Silksong on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.