You must be wondering, can my PC run Hollow Knight? On this page you will find Hollow Knight system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows 7 (64bit) | OS Windows 10 (64bit) |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 4 GB | Memory 8 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 10 | DirectX Version 11 |
| Storage | Storage 9 GB | Storage 9 GB |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes 1080p, 16:9 recommended | Additional Notes 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
Hollow Knight minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 (64bit) operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB). You also have to have 9 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for Hollow Knight for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10 (64bit). Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i5 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — GeForce GTX 560.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Mac OS 10.13 (64bit) | OS Mac OS 10.13 (64bit) |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 4 GB | Memory 8 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
| Storage | Storage 9 GB | Storage 9 GB |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes 1080p, 16:9 recommended | Additional Notes 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
As for Mac OS, Hollow Knight requirements here start with Mac OS 10.13 (64bit) operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core i3. 4 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be GeForce GTX 470. Finally, the game needs 9 GB of free disk space.
As for recommended OS, it is Mac OS 10.13 (64bit). Intel Core i5 processor is recommended. Plus, 8 GB of RAM. Your video card should be GeForce GTX 570.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64bit) | OS Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64bit) |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 4 GB | Memory 8 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
| Storage | Storage 9 GB | Storage 9 GB |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes 1080p, 16:9 recommended | Additional Notes 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64bit). Processor should be Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB) or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.
For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64bit). As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core i5 or equivalent. Add 8 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have GeForce GTX 560 graphics card.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
You would be able to run Hollow Knight on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!
Minimum requirements for Windows are:
Minimum requirements for Mac are:
Minimum requirements for Linux are:
No, this is not enough to play Hollow Knight. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.
Yes, Hollow Knight can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run Hollow Knight on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.
On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB, with 8 GB recommended.
And on Linux/SteamOS: 4 GB minimum, and 8 GB recommended.
Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Hollow Knight.
At least 9 GB of disk space is required to install Hollow Knight on your PC.
You need GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB) or more powerful video card.
Yes, Hollow Knight needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Version 10 or greater is necessary for this game.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Yes, Hollow Knight supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:
Hollow Knight release date is 24 February, 2021.
