Edit Infobox Vita Homebrews: Hollow Knight Vita

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{{#seo: |title=Vita Homebrew Games (Platform) - GameBrew |title_mode=append |image=hollowknightvita.png |image_alt=Hollow Knight }} This is a patch that allows you to run Hollow Knight on the PS Vita. ==Installation== ===Requirements=== Requires a copy of the game in order to work, you can purchase the game on [https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/Hollow_Knight/ Steam] or [https://www.gog.com/en/game/hollow_knight GOG.com] (only Windows version is supported). First, you might want to install the .VPK using [[VitaShell]]. Don't try to launch the game, because it will crash without the necessary files. You will also need to install the following plugins: *[IoPlus_Vita|ioplus.skprx]] *[[IOStaging_Vita|iostaging.skprx]] *[[Thread_Optimizer_Vita|Thread Optimizer]] (Optional, requires configuration, and can have negative impact if not correctly done.) *Plugin to apply full CPU Overclock (500Mhz). ===Steam version=== * Go to the [https://github.com/PatnosDD/Hollow-Knight-PsVita/releases Release page] and download the VPK file and VitaPatchSteam.zip. * (PSP) Install the VPK file with [[VitaShell]]; (PC) Extract the zip file. * Put the game's folder(../steamapps/common/Hollow Knight) inside the HollowKnightVitaPatchSteam folder. * Launch APPLYPATCH.bat and wait (may take 15-25 minutes depending on the system). * Let it finish and there should be a .ZIP file named HollowKnightVITA.zip. * Copy the contents within the .ZIP file (Zip file should be around 380–450MB before unpacking) over to ux0:app/HKVT12222/. * Click on "Replace the files in destination" when it asks you to. ===GOG version=== * Go to the [https://github.com/PatnosDD/Hollow-Knight-PsVita/releases Release page] and download the VPK file and VitaPatchGog.zip. * (PSP) Install the VPK file with [[VitaShell]]; (PC) Extract the zip file. * Put the game's folder(../GOG/Hollow Knight/Hollow Knight_Data) inside the HollowKnightVitaPatchGOG folder. * Launch APPLYPATCH.bat and wait (may take 15-25 minutes depending on the system). * Let it finish and there should be a .ZIP file named HollowKnightVITA.zip. * Copy the contents within the .ZIP file (Zip file should be around 380–450MB before unpacking) over to ux0:app/HKVT12222/. * Click on "Replace the files in destination" when it asks you to. ===Transferring Save Files=== If you are updating from an older version of the game, your save files need to be moved to a new directory. Follow these steps: * Navigate to ux0:data and identify all files starting with user.... * Copy these files and transfer them to the new save directory (ux0:data/HollowKnight). * Ensure all save files are properly placed in the HollowKnight folder. ===Troubleshooting=== *Ensure that your PS Vita is properly overclocked. *Verify that you have the correct game version (Steam or GOG) and have followed the steps for your version. *If ux0:app does not appear in File Explorer, make sure you have visibility of hidden directories enabled. ==Screenshots== https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/hollowknightvita-01.jpg https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/hollowknightvita-02.jpg https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/hollowknightvita-03.jpg https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/hollowknightvita-04.jpg ==Known issues== * Lower FPS in busy areas: Performance drops in some scenes with many enemies (the tutorial scene has the most noticeable lag). * Longer load times for larger scenes: Bigger areas may take extra time to load. * Periodic lag spikes: Once every minute or so, you may encounter a lag spike caused by various factors. ==Changelog== '''0.8.1 - hotfix''' * Fixed credits text in tutorial scene. * Fixed bench control(again). * Lower Ram usage. * Re-added GOG version patcher. '''0.8.0''' * Bug Fixes: ** Fixed broken animations in the Main Menu. ** Fixed an issue where the game would freeze when selecting a save slot. ** Fixed controller glyphs. ** Fixed player vignette. ** Fixed a bug where the player could move while sitting on a bench. ** Fixed right stick movement in the map. * Performance Improvements: ** Began preloading SFX audio clips to prevent CPU lag spikes during playback. ** Reduced CPU usage by optimizing components of the PlayMaker plugin. ** Improved loading times. * Changes: ** Moved save file location from ux0:data to ux0:data/HollowKnight. ** (You can move your existing save files to this new location.) ** Updated Power Mode to ensure it no longer disables WiFi. '''0.7.9''' * Fixed the Quick Cast/Quick Map not working correctly. * Fixed right stick constantly pulling left/right. * Fixed overall issues with the left stick while moving/using UI/etc. * Fixed some of the visual bugs present in previous versions. * Fixed Video player/Cutscenes. * Higher FPS in some scenarios. * Changed the Icon. * Overall better made patcher '''0.7.8''' * Fixed the input not being detected after turning the screen off & on .(Rewrote input manager scripts so its not yet perfect, but it overall feels better.) * Fixed Menu title music playing in other parts of the game * Fixed the input not being detected in pre-menu scene(a.k.a language selection). * 5%-10% performance improvement in overall FPS, and load times. * Fixed bug some of the existing achievements. * Higher Texture resolutions in some scenes. * Higher FPS in some of the boss fights. * Other minor bug fixes. '''0.7.5''' * Replaced icon with the one used in PC version of the game. * Higher Texture resolution in some scenes. * Fixed broken cutscenes in "Dream" part of the game. * Removed some of the lag spikes from the game. * TROPHY SUPPORT! (Although partially. You need NoTrpDrm installed) * Added GOG version support. * Fixed the bug where only touch input were working in initial language selection. * Fixed Pre-Menu intro. '''0.7.1''' *Fixed the patcher. '''0.7''' * First Release. == External links == * GitHub - https://github.com/PatnosDD/Hollow-Knight-PsVita * VitaDB - https://www.rinnegatamante.eu/vitadb/#/info/1168 [[Category:PC game ports on Vita]] [[Category:Vita game ports]]