If you are running the modern native Mac app instead, make sure to explicitly disable Steam Input in the game settings so that Hollow Knight's new native engine can detect your Bluetooth controller directly. What is currently installed?
If you are having trouble running the game on modern macOS (especially on Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 chips), here are the current solutions based on official and community guides: Launch Fixes for macOS
If you are running the game through Steam, it will automatically update to the latest version, which includes all fixes up to and beyond 1.0.3.1. If you are experiencing issues, you can verify your game files: Open Steam and go to your Library. Right-click on . Select Properties > Local Files . Click Verify integrity of game files . 2. Performance on Modern Macs (Apple Silicon/M1/M2/M3)
Open and navigate to your Applications folder (or your local Steam files). Locate the Hollow Knight app icon. hollow knight 1031 mac os x
Now go—the Knight awaits. Hallownest needs you. (And maybe back up your saves first.)
If you are staring at this error instead of the Kingdom’s Edge, here is everything you need to know about what “1031” means and how to fix it for good on macOS (Sonoma/Sequoia).
If the audio MIDI setup on your Mac doesn't match what the game's audio engine expects, it will throw a 1031 crash error. Adjusting your system output manually bypasses this block. Open Finder and go to > Utilities . Open the Audio MIDI Setup application. If you are running the modern native Mac
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | | Delete ~/.local/share/Hollow Knight/SaveData1.dat (backup first). Corrupt saves from newer versions cause crashes. | | Controller not detected | Version 1031 has spotty Xbox/PS4 support. Use Enjoyable or Joystick Mapper to map keyboard keys to your gamepad. | | No sound in cutscenes | Go to System Preferences → Sound → Output. Change sample rate to 44.1 kHz. | | Screen flickering in Deepnest | Launch the game with -force-glcore flag. In Terminal: open /Applications/Hollow\ Knight.app --args -force-glcore | | Save file compatibility | Do not load a save from version 1.2+ into 1031. It will break. Start fresh or download a 1031-compatible 106% save file. |
Ensure your Mac is explicitly told how to translate the application.
If you experience input delay while jumping or slashing, turn V-Sync off in the video settings and use fullscreen mode. Core Gameplay Mechanics: Mastering the Knight If you are experiencing issues, you can verify
Released in May 2017, patch was a critical stability update that moved the game from a public beta phase to a more stable live build for all players. Key Technical Improvements
Key features of Hollow Knight 1.0.3.1 on Mac OS X include: