How many endings does Hollow Knight have?

How many endings does Hollow Knight have? Team Cherry's acclaimed Metroidvania features five distinct endings, each offering different levels of resolution to the Knight's journey through Hallownest.

The Five Hollow Knight Endings

1. The Hollow Knight (Basic Ending)

The most straightforward conclusion involves defeating the Hollow Knight and taking its place as the new vessel to contain the Infection. This ending perpetuates the cycle without truly solving the problem.

2. Sealed Siblings

By obtaining the Void Heart charm and defeating the Hollow Knight, players witness the Knight and its sibling being consumed by the void together, potentially offering a more permanent solution to the Infection.

3. Dream No More

This ending requires players to enter the Dream Realm during the final battle and confront the Radiance directly. Successfully defeating this ancient enemy seemingly destroys the source of the Infection entirely.

4. Embrace the Void (Godhome Ending)

Accessible through the Godmaster DLC content, this ending involves completing the Pantheon of Hallownest in Godhome. The Knight transforms into the Lord of Shades, gaining immense power but with ambiguous consequences for Hallownest.

5. Delicate Flower (Godhome Alternate)

A variation of the Godhome ending achieved by giving the Delicate Flower to the Godseeker before completing the final pantheon. This creates a different outcome where the void's influence is contained.

Which Ending is Canon?

Team Cherry has remained deliberately ambiguous about which ending represents the "true" conclusion, allowing players to interpret the Knight's fate according to their playthrough experience.

Each ending reflects different themes within Hollow Knight's narrative, from sacrifice and duty to transcendence and rebirth. The multiple conclusions showcase the game's rich storytelling and provide significant replay value for those seeking to experience every possible fate for the Knight and Hallownest.

Exploring each ending reveals deeper layers of Hollow Knight's complex lore and mythology. Which ending resonates most with your interpretation of the Knight's journey?