Looking forward to buy a PC physical copy from Fangamer and I have to ask:

[Schorl]

Both standard and collector's editions come with a DRM free disc and a Steam key. Does that mean I have 2 ways to install the game, both online and offline?
I cannot install any disc copies that require Steam offline and I don't trust Steam's offline mode whatsoever. Especially after Steam went down last week.

[sunny29990]

I got the Hollow Knight Collector's edition last month, while I did not try the disc yet I am pretty sure that its DRM free and you can install the game via an offline mode if you don't want to play through steam.