The (Mostly) Complete Lore of Hollow Knight



It’s been three years to the day since Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight was first released on PC. Join me as I chronicle the lore of Hallownest from the very beginning to the multiple endings. If you’re a long time subscriber, thank you for the ongoing support. If you’re new here, I hope this video captures your interest.

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This video featured music from the amazing “Hollow Knight Piano Collections” released by Materia Collective. Check it out here:

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Video Chapters:
00:00 Spoiler Warning
00:10 Introduction
04:12 Wyrm Reborn
06:36 Before Hallownest
12:33 Hallownest Established
24:20 The Infection Appears
27:26 The Void and the Vessels
34:57 The Three Dreamers
40:58 The Radiance Sealed
42:57 A Kingdom in Ruin
51:45 Visitors to Hallownest
55:44 The Part Where The Game Actually Starts
57:14 Base Game Endings
1:07:35 Godmaster Endings

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