The long-awaited release of Hollow Knight: Silksong has not only brought a new game to explore but has also ignited the passion of the modding community. Leading the charge is Y114, the renowned creator behind the popular DELTAHUB mod manager for Undertale and Deltarune, who has officially announced the development of SILKHUB—a dedicated mod manager for Silksong. This guide covers everything we know about this exciting project and what it means for the future of Silksong modding.
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What is SILKHUB?
SILKHUB is an upcoming, community-driven mod manager designed specifically for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Its goal is to provide a unified, user-friendly platform to:
- Discover, install, and manage mods easily.
- Ensure mod compatibility and resolve conflicts.
- Simplify the process of customizing the Silksong experience with new characters, game modes, weapons, and more.
Who is Behind It?
The project is being developed by Y114, a respected figure in the modding community with a proven track record:
- Creator of DELTAHUB: A successful and widely-used mod manager for Toby Fox’s games, Undertale and Deltarune.
- Experience with HK Modding: Y114 has previously created modifications (forks) for Hollow Knight modding tools like Scarab and Lumafly, giving them direct experience with the codebase that Silksong’s modding will likely build upon.
Current Status & Roadmap
As of the launch day, SILKHUB is in the very early stages of development. The outlined plan is:
- Community Exploration: The first step is for the entire community to play and explore the vanilla game. Modders need to understand the game’s structure before they can alter it.
- Adapting the HK Modding Framework: The team will work on adapting the existing Hollow Knight modding systems (like those used by Scarab) to work with Silksong’s new engine and code.
- Alpha Release: Y114 will announce the first alpha release of SILKHUB in their dedicated communities once it is functional. They plan to hold events and share news through these channels.
A Note on Expectations
Y114 has been transparent about the project’s experimental nature:
- No Guarantees: This is a passion project. Development may stop if it becomes too time-consuming or if other, more experienced teams release a superior tool.
- Patience is Key: Creating a robust mod manager takes time, especially for a brand-new game. The community is encouraged to be patient while the developers reverse-engineer the game.
How to Stay Updated
To follow the development progress and get news on the alpha release:
- Follow the Creator: Keep an eye on Y114’s Steam profile and their other development communities.
- Check the Guide: This Steam Guide will likely be updated with major announcements.
- Join the Community: Once official Discord servers or forums are established, they will be the best place for news and discussion.
The release of SILKHUB promises to unlock the incredible creative potential of the Silksong community, much like its predecessors did for the original game.
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