Hollow Knight Crack Status
Cracked on release day (Day 1) — publicly playable ever since.
summarize SUMMARY
Hollow Knight was released on protected by Steam. It was cracked by CODEX on , 0 days after release (Day 1), and the crack has stayed publicly available for 3532 days.
timeline STATUS TIMELINE
- rocket_launch Released
- lock_open Cracked by CODEX
- verified Status verified
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memory SYSTEM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
| OS: | Windows 7 |
help HOLLOW KNIGHT CRACK FAQ
Is Hollow Knight cracked?
Yes. Hollow Knight was cracked on Feb 24, 2017 by CODEX — a working bypass is publicly available.
When was Hollow Knight cracked?
Hollow Knight was cracked on Feb 24, 2017 — 24 Hours (Day 1) after release. The crack is attributed to CODEX.
How long did it take to crack Hollow Knight?
24 Hours (Day 1) — counted from the Feb 24, 2017 release to the first public crack on Feb 24, 2017.
What DRM does Hollow Knight use?
Hollow Knight's recorded protection is Steam. Protection can change over time — publishers sometimes swap or remove DRM components in later updates.
Who cracked Hollow Knight?
Hollow Knight was cracked by CODEX. One of the most prolific PC scene groups of the mid-2010s, known for a large volume of releases before announcing its retirement in 2022.
Was Hollow Knight cracked on release day?
Yes — the first public crack went live on Day 1 (Feb 24, 2017). Day-1 cracks typically mean the launch build shipped with weaker or quickly bypassed protection; it says little about the game itself.
Is Hollow Knight on Steam?
Our data records no Steam AppID for Hollow Knight — it is tracked as a PC title without a Steam store page.
Is the crack still working?
The first public crack of Hollow Knight landed on Feb 24, 2017 and has remained publicly documented for 3532 days. Note that game updates can re-enable protection; cracks keep working on the builds they target.
What is Hollow Knight's Metacritic score?
Hollow Knight has a recorded Metacritic score of 87 / 100, captured around its release window. Crack status and game quality are independent — treat the score as one signal among many.
