Hollow Knight Endings, Explained
Team Cherry’s indie Metroidvania, Hollow Knight, has five endings and an extra scene to unlock, depending on your level of completion and your choices. True to the nature of Hollow Knight’s story, that’s largely told through Lore Tablets found throughout the kingdom of Hallownest, the game’s endings are similarly left open to interpretation. Their meanings aren’t always immediately apparent, leading to lots of speculation by fans.
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While some of the endings are similar, they each have their own implications, changing the fate of Hallownest and its citizens depending on which one you unlock. Hollow Knight’s fascinating story is one that you’ll want to understand to the fullest.
One of the easiest endings to achieve and the one that new players will most likely get on a first playthrough, The Hollow Knight ending requires that you defeat the Hollow Knight while not possessing the Void Heart. In this ending, the Knight defeats the Hollow Knight alone and takes its place inside the Black Egg, becoming the new Vessel to seal the Radiance.
By taking on the Infection in the Hollow Knight’s stead, the Knight is able to contain the affliction that’s ravaging Hallownest. However, it’s unclear how long the Knight will be able to seal the Infection, and they may just be prolonging the inevitable.
When you meet her, The White Lady comments that she has awaited the arrival of “one like you” and encourages you to become the next Vessel, saying, “prepare yourself well before attempting the task.” This suggests that the Knight is a suitable replacement; however, as the previous Hollow Knight failed, it’s unlikely to succeed a second time.
The Sealed Siblings ending plays out
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