Hollow Knight v1.4.2.9 available on Public Beta for Windows PC

[Team Cherry]

Hey Everyone,

Version 1.4.2.9 of Hollow Knight is now available for Windows PC players on the public beta branch.

NOTE: Due to an error, the title screen will show the version number as '1.4.2.8' - the version has been updated on public beta though.

Accessing Public Beta:

1. Right-click on 'Hollow Knight' in the library and click 'Properties'
   
2. Select the 'Betas' tab in the window that pops up
   
3. Select 'public-beta-' from the dropdown menu
   
4. Download should start automatically!

v1.4.2.9 Changelog:

• Fixed (another) issue where Hornet Sentinel could get stuck in wall during Godhome battle
  
• Fixed issue where defeating Failed Champion or Lost Kin in Godhome also counted as defeating them in Hallownest, missing achievement (if achievement was missed previously it should now be awarded when player next rests at a bench)
  
• Added extra check to keep Pantheon of the Master bosses out of the ground

v1.4.2.8 Changelog:

Changelog:

• Fixed issue with GM's final boss where attack would telegraph in wrong position
  
• Improved visibility of one of that boss's attacks
  
• Fixed issue where completing Trial of the Fool did not unlock God Tamer's statue in Hall of Gods
  
• Fixed file select screen display issue
  
• Game Text fixes

v1.4.2.7 Changelog:

Godmaster Changes:

• Godmaster boss 'PV' gets stunned more frequently
  
• Lifeblood Cocoons in Godhome produce more Lifeseeds
  
• Trial of the Fool is no longer a requirement for accessing Pantheon of the Sage
  
• Reduced HP of Godmaster's final battle
  
• Reduced Markoth's HP in Godmaster battles
  
• Several changes to Uumuu's Godmaster incarnation:
  
  • Reduced Uumuu's HP
    
  • Uumuu calls for Uoma more often
    
  • Uoma rise more slowly
    
  • Uumuu's speed down
    
  • Explosions do more damage to Uumuu
    
  • Reduced the size of the explosion hitbox that damages hero
    
  • Extended vulnerability time for Uumuu
    
  • Greatly reduced recoil on Uumuu when getting hit by an explosion

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue where Hornet Sentinel could get stuck in corner of her Godhome arena
  
• Fixed issue in final battle of Godmaster where a respawn could place player in the wrong location, ruining the battle
  
• Fixed issue where nail arts could lose their ability to damage enemies
  
• Fixed issue where a mechanism could be struck while it was retracted into the ground in Godhome
  
• Fixed issue where players could use Dreamgate to warp out of ending sequence and bust the game
  
• Fixed timer display issues for main game and Godmaster pantheons
  
• Fixed Moss Charger's rustling grass not appearing
  
• In Mantis Village, disallowed enemies from approaching the Mantis Claw item to prevent possible softlock
  
• Game text fixes in certain languages

[The Snopingasusual]

thanks for hearing me about hornet.
but after downloading that beta patch, The update counter at down left still saying 1.4.2.8
Is that normal?
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1496790397

[prizna]

Please reduce the nerf on Uumuu, its way too much, all the nerf needed was more Uoma spawns and less recoil on Uumuu.

No need to reduce the HP especially if you are making explosions do more damage too. Uumuu doesnt feel like a boss with these nerfs.

[Menez]

Originally posted by Bronn Shlong:

Please reduce the nerf on Uumuu, its way too much, all the nerf needed was more Uoma spawns and less recoil on Uumuu.

No need to reduce the HP especially if you are making explosions do more damage too. Uumuu doesnt feel like a boss with these nerfs.

The reduced blast radious is nice too, just because of radiance mode

[Team Cherry]

Originally posted by The supersun warrior:

thanks for hearing me about hornet.
but after downloading that beta patch, The update counter at down left still saying 1.4.2.8
Is that normal?
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1496790397

Ah, thanks for letting us know. That's an error - you do actually have the newest version.

[TheUncle]

Please, Checkpoints for PoH.

[The Snopingasusual]

Originally posted by Team Cherry:

Originally posted by The supersun warrior:

thanks for hearing me about hornet.
but after downloading that beta patch, The update counter at down left still saying 1.4.2.8
Is that normal?
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1496790397

Ah, thanks for letting us know. That's an error - you do actually have the newest version.

And Thanks for all

[thorin.hannahs]

I am sure this is an old bug but I just fought the Crystal Guardian v.2 and he damaged me while I landed the killing blow on him. The gates will not open now v.1.4.2.4

[prizna]

Originally posted by thorin.hannahs:

I am sure this is an old bug but I just fought the Crystal Guardian v.2 and he damaged me while I landed the killing blow on him. The gates will not open now v.1.4.2.4

Probably should report it here just so the definitely see it. http://hollowknight.com/bugs

[The Soup Maker]

if i play in the beta, do achievements unlock normaly, or should i wait for the official release ?

[Shucks]

Originally posted by The Soup Maker:

if i play in the beta, do achievements unlock normaly, or should i wait for the official release ?

Hey Soup Maker! They unlock normally, I unlocked the 4th pantheon achievement lastnight off beta branch.

On a side note I hope you actually do make soup, nothing is better than homemade soup!

[Shucks]

Thanks for all the updates team cherry! I found Uumuu to be much more manageable with the decreased explosion radius and extended vulnerability time (which I think is the most important change to that fight), maybe he can use a small hp buff?

Even though I already beat PV, I think the increased stagger makes sense since he is much harder than any other boss besides radiance (including NKG). I don't think he needs much more tweaking except he randomly jumps sometimes in the middle of the fight without doing any moves and there is no telegraph, that can be frustrating.

Keep up the good work with the bug fixes and thanks for such an amazing free DLC! Love the new boss fights and everything! It's hard as nails!

[root]

Will v1.4.2.9 be available for GNU/Linux?

[The Soup Maker]

Originally posted by SeXaY:

Originally posted by The Soup Maker:

if i play in the beta, do achievements unlock normaly, or should i wait for the official release ?

Hey Soup Maker! They unlock normally, I unlocked the 4th pantheon achievement lastnight off beta branch.

On a side note I hope you actually do make soup, nothing is better than homemade soup!

Great, thanks for the info! Didn't wanna do pantheon 5 atempts if it meant i would not pop the achievement. I Would rather have waited.

Also yes, I do actually make soup. It's not just a screen name :)

[Edgy]

I agree that a lot of the nerfs were unnecessary, the PV nerf wasn't needed and Uumuu got overnerfed. I 100% disagree with every single person suggesting to add checkpoints in the boss rush. It's a terrible, terrible idea that ruins the fact that it's a bossrush, whether the checkpoints are optional or not.

[Troshnak]

Originally posted by Edgy Knight:

I 100% disagree with every single person suggesting to add checkpoints in the boss rush. It's a terrible, terrible idea that ruins the fact that it's a bossrush, whether the checkpoints are optional or not.

I'm sure you thinking checkpoints are a terrible idea has nothing to do with the fact that you've got the achievement yourself. The view from your high horse must be spectacular.