Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism).
Source record updated: Mar 18, 2024.
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Compatibility overview
- Type
- x86 emulation
- Source
- Qualcomm · Source
- Data updated
- Oct 10, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Oct 10, 2026
- Source record updated
- Mar 18, 2024
- Device test date
- Not recorded
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What this means
Install choice
Hollow Knight runs through Prism. Use the current x64 or x86 build, then test heavy workflows such as sync, export, plug-ins and background services.
Read the Prism guide →Game compatibility checks
Hollow Knight runs in the game catalog, but performance, launchers, DRM and online anti-cheat can still vary by title. Test the mode you actually plan to play.
Read the gaming guide →Data freshness
Qualcomm · Source · Source record updated: Mar 18, 2024.
Hollow Knight on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Hollow Knight work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Hollow Knight runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism). Source record updated: Mar 18, 2024.
Is Hollow Knight native Arm64 or emulated?
Hollow Knight runs through Prism, the x86 emulation layer built into Windows 11 on Arm. Most apps work well under emulation with a modest performance overhead compared to native Arm64 builds.
Does Hollow Knight work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Hollow Knight is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.