PC requirements
Hollow Knight: Silksong System Requirements
Hollow Knight: Silksong needs at least Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300, 4 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-3470, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC
Can my PC run Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Hollow Knight: Silksong need?
8 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.