Hollow Knight Silksong not working on PC: Possible fixes and reasons

Hollow Knight Silksong has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the community, but some players are experiencing issues with the game not working on PC. In addition to occasional Steam server problems, the surge in demand has made it difficult for some players to even purchase the title.

Even after a successful purchase, Hollow Knight Silksong may still fail to run due to issues such as corrupted files, third-party overlays, and other factors. In this article, we provide potential workarounds for players encountering problems with the game not working on PC.

Note: These are possible fixes and are not guaranteed to work.

Looking for Crossword hints & solutions? Check out latest NYT Mini Crossword Answers, LA Times Crossword Answers, and Atlantic Crossword Answers

How to potentially fix Hollow Knight Silksong not working on PC issue

If Hollow Knight Silksong is not working on your PC, you can try the workarounds listed below to possibly resolve the issue.

1) Restart your PC

Sometimes, the simplest solution works best. Restarting your system can resolve temporary glitches that may occur right after downloading a new game. A quick reboot may allow Silksong to run properly.

2) Verify game files

Corrupted or missing files, even small ones, can stop the game from working. This can happen due to an unstable internet connection or interruptions during download.

Steam offers a built-in option to verify and repair game files:

Open your Steam Library.
Right-click on Hollow Knight Silksong and select Properties.
Go to the Installed Files tab.
Click Verify Integrity of Game Files.

Also read: Hollow Knight: Silksong System Requirements

3) Install missing system libraries

Make sure essential system libraries like Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable and DirectX are installed. If they are missing, download and install them to ensure compatibility.

4) Disable overlays

Overlays such as Steam Overlay, Discord Overlay, or NVIDIA GeForce Experience can sometimes interfere with games and prevent them from launching. Temporarily disable these overlays and try running the game again. If it works, keep them disabled while playing.

5) Reinstall the game

If none of the above methods work, reinstalling Silksong may be the final solution. Since the game is only around 8GB in size, redownloading it should not take too long.

Also read: How many players does Hollow Knight: Silksong have on PC? Sequel crosses Hollow Knight player count at launch

About the author

Animesh has been a Call of Duty writer at Sportskeeda for close to two years. A fervent enthusiast of the iconic Mario Bros. franchise and several first-person shooter games, his love for gaming pushed him to merge his passion and profession, and eventually land a writing job in the genre. When creating content, he prioritizes quality and accuracy over speed, verifying multiple official sources. This has helped his meticulous first-person shooter guides garner over two million reads.

Although Animesh holds a Master’s degree in Commerce, he would willingly go back to school; just as long as the school is Hogwarts, so he can jump into the world of spell-casting and fly on broomsticks. He admires gamers Shroud and Beaulo, and would recommend story-driven games like Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, and Far Cry 3 for their captivating narratives and deep player engagement.

Animesh also enjoys multiplayer games such as Valorant, Apex Legends, and Warzone. When he keeps his controller aside, he plays football and badminton, reads books, and cooks.

Know More

Are you stuck on today's Wordle? Our Wordle Solver will help you find the answer.

Edited by Animesh Talukdar