The environmental encounter against Uumuu inside the Teacher’s Archives saw a structural redesign. To reduce frustration, Team Cherry minimized the massive knockback penalty applied to players who struck Uumuu while it was shriveled and invulnerable. To compensate for the improved positioning players maintained as a result, Uumuu’s baseline health pool was slightly increased. 3. Audio and UI Adjustments

Small changes that make the massive world of Hallownest easier to navigate.

: Fixed a persistent issue where charms that increase nail range (like Mark of Pride or Longnail ) would fail to apply while the player was wallsliding.

The 1.0.3.1 update stands as a testament to Team Cherry's dedication to polishing the Hollow Knight experience. By tackling a huge list of bugs, they helped ensure the core game was a tight, rewarding experience. As they hinted, this patch was merely the prelude to the legendary free expansions that would follow, which truly expanded the world of Hallownest into the masterpiece it's celebrated as today. These major expansions included "Hidden Dreams," "The Grimm Troupe," "Lifeblood," and "Godmaster."

A severe glitch where a normal jump would mistakenly trigger the Monarch Wings double-jump—resulting in a "lame, floaty jump" that disrupted precise platforming—was permanently resolved. Crucial Boss Battle Refinements