What's Happening?
A player of Hollow Knight: Silksong has discovered a glitch that allows them to defeat one of the game's toughest bosses, Lace, in just 35 seconds. The glitch, known as the 'upslash AI break,' involves repeatedly hitting the boss with Hornet's needle, causing the boss to become unresponsive and allowing the player to win easily. This method was shared by a YouTuber named Kilroy Was Here, who found the glitch through the Silksong speedrunning community. The glitch does not require any special equipment or tools, just precise movement to avoid taking damage.
Why It's Important?
This discovery is significant for the speedrunning community, as it provides a new method to complete the game faster. The glitch could potentially alter the strategies used by players aiming to set new speedrun records. It also highlights a potential oversight in the game's programming that could be addressed in future updates. For casual players, this glitch offers an easier way to overcome a challenging part of the game, potentially increasing player satisfaction and engagement.
What's Next?
It remains to be seen whether the game's developers, Team Cherry, will address this glitch in a future patch. If the glitch is deemed to be an unintended exploit, it may be fixed to preserve the intended challenge of the game. Meanwhile, speedrunners and players may continue to use this method to improve their completion times. The community will likely keep experimenting with the glitch to see if it can be applied to other parts of the game.
