Hollow Knight and its eagerly anticipated follow-up, Silksong, are designed to be solitary experiences. Players begin their journey without maps, compasses, or clear directions on their objectives. However, Silksong is a challenging game, and many committed fans are busy developing modifications to simplify gameplay.
If you’re interested in bringing a friend into the adventure, there is currently a «multiplayer co-op» mod for Silksong available for PC. It’s labeled as «multiplayer co-op» since it isn’t a true cooperative experience. You can join a friend’s game and see each other on screen but lack the ability to interact or team up against formidable bosses, similar to the system in Elden Ring. Nonetheless, it can add a fun twist to your time in Silksong. Below is a guide on how to install the Silkless Co-op Mod for Silksong, created by user nek 5 on Nexusmods.
Installation Guide for the Silkless Co-Op Mod for Silksong
To install the Silkless co-op mod for Silksong, follow these steps:
- Visit Nexusmods and locate the mod page.
- You will need to download two files.
- Extract BepinEx 4 and SilklessCoop.zip into the main directory of Silksong.
- If you’re unable to find your Silksong folder, Windows users can follow this path: %USERPROFILE%/AppData/LocalLow/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight Silksong/.
- To join a friend’s game, right-click their name on Steam.
- Launch the game and load your save file. Press F5 to activate the multiplayer feature.
If you’re not using Steam to play Silksong, you can find additional instructions on the mod page regarding creating a server or connecting with friends via VPN.
The mod’s creator has noted plans for future updates, which will include bug fixes, sound synchronization, player count tracking, and potentially the introduction of public servers.
