Hollow Knight Vita

Hollow Knight
General
Author	PatnosDD
Type	Adventure
Version	0.81 hotflix
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2025/01/22
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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 Steam or 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.skprx
• 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 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 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

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