Hollow Knight Silksong Map Size Guide – Confirmed Locations
Hollow Knight Silksong’s map is one of the biggest draws of the sequel. Pharloom is built as a vertical kingdom that Hornet must ascend, packed with new regions, over 40 bosses, and secrets hidden across its layers. Compared to Hollownest from the first game, Silksong’s map is larger and more complex, offering more areas and a fresh structure built around climbing.
Here is everything confirmed about Hollow Knight Silksong’s map size, including all known regions and how it compares to the original.
How Big is the Silksong Map
The original Hollow Knight featured around 18 major areas. Silksong already has at least 16 named locations confirmed before launch, and Team Cherry has stated that more remain unannounced. This means Pharloom is at least comparable to Hollownest in scope, with early previews suggesting it is even larger.
One area, Greymoor, was described by Team Cherry in 2019 as the largest Hollow Knight region ever created. If that statement still holds true, Pharloom may contain areas that surpass any single location from the first game.
All Confirmed Hollow Knight Silksong Locations
Here are all of the named areas confirmed so far:
Moss Grotto
Deep Docks
Greymoor
The Citadel
The Marrow
Bonebottom
Moss Temple
Soaring Warlord’s Tower
Coral Forest
Gilded City
Lake of Fire
Bone Forest
Far Fields
Hunter’s March
Bellhart
Shellwood
That makes at least 16 regions confirmed ahead of launch, with more expected in the full game.
Map Design and Structure
Unlike Hollow Knight’s sprawling horizontal caverns, Silksong’s kingdom of Pharloom is designed around vertical ascension. Hornet starts near the bottom and progresses upward, uncovering new layers of the kingdom. This design makes exploration feel different while still keeping the interconnected pathways and shortcuts that define a Metroidvania.
The in-game map shown in trailers also confirms that benches once again act as save and checkpoint locations, and maps will highlight item placements and area connections.
Final Blurb
The Hollow Knight Silksong map is bigger, more vertical, and packed with secrets across Pharloom. With at least 16 regions confirmed and more hidden areas likely in the full release, Silksong easily matches and may surpass Hollownest in scale. Ascension-based progression makes Pharloom a unique challenge, giving players an expansive new world to master.
FAQ
How many areas are in Hollow Knight Silksong?
At least 16 areas are confirmed, with more expected to be discovered after launch.
Is Pharloom bigger than Hollownest?
Yes, early info suggests Pharloom is larger, with areas like Greymoor described as the biggest ever made.
How is the Silksong map different from Hollow Knight?
Pharloom is built around vertical ascension, while Hollownest was mostly horizontal caverns.
Does Silksong have benches and maps like Hollow Knight?
Yes, benches return as save points, and maps reveal explored areas and key item placements.
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