Story, World & Core Themes
Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape Hollow Knight.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
A silent knight descends into the ruined kingdom of Hallownest to uncover its mysteries and confront an ancient infection.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
The fallen underground kingdom of Hallownest, filled with ruins, caverns, and infected creatures
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
Sacrifice, duty, decay, rebirth, the cost of perfection, environmental storytelling