While the vast majority of players will have the best experience with the latest version of Hollow Knight —complete with all DLCs, balance changes, and performance improvements—there is still a dedicated niche that seeks out the experience. Whether for modding, speedrunning, historical curiosity, or simply the nostalgia of an early patch, this version holds a special place in the game’s evolution.

As of version 1.031, here's a comprehensive list of features:

Defeat major story bosses such as the Mantis Lords, Hornet, and the Hollow Knight.

There is no separate "1031" version of the game; the definitive version is often called the Voidheart Edition

Several navigation bugs were permanently fixed in this update:

If you plan to use mods with version 1.0.3.1, follow these steps:

Acquired by defeating Hornet in Greenpath and later upgraded in the Abyss. The patch ensured that entering these item chambers via a super-dash or dive didn't lock out the acquisition cutscene.

Enabled Crystal Dashing from the exact pixelated lip of platforms, which previously blocked input. 2. Combat Mechanics and Hitbox Tuning

You are the Knight, a silent, masked vessel descending into the crumbling kingdom of Hallownest. Long ago a thriving civilization, it is now a grave overrun by bugs twisted by infection and madness. Your goal is vague at the start: delve deep, uncover the truth of the fallen kingdom, and confront the source of the corruption.

If you're stuck or looking for information on progressing or optimizing your playthrough:

If a boss is blocking your progress, practice against it in the Hall of Gods.

Zoteboat isn’t just an item randomizer. It’s a full-on logic-aware shuffle that can swap :

While base games often cap at 100%, Hollow Knight expanded its completion percentage to through four free content packs. To achieve a "full" run, a player must complete: The Base Game (100%) :

Resolving issues where white flames didn't appear on enemy corpses after spell kills.