Understanding the Multiple Endings of Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong offers players several distinct conclusions to Hornet's adventure in Pharloom, diverging significantly based on in-game choices and quest completions. While some endings are tied to the completion of specific acts, the game also features a definitive \"true\" ending and an optional epilogue that hints at future narratives. Players must navigate different paths and challenges to unlock each unique outcome, deeply influencing Hornet's fate and the state of the world.

One of the initial possible endings, titled \"Weaver Queen,\" occurs if players conclude Act 2 by defeating Grand Mother Silk without proceeding to Act 3. In this scenario, Hornet absorbs Grand Mother Silk's essence and power, transforming into a supreme being enveloped in silk. This conclusion sees Hornet becoming the new deity of Pharloom, her form encased within a vast silken cocoon. Importantly, this ending does not prevent players from continuing their game to unlock further acts and alternative conclusions.

A darker path leads to the \"Twisted Child\" ending, also achievable at the end of Act 2. This outcome requires Hornet to be afflicted with the Twisted Bud before confronting Grand Mother Silk. The infection, a result of engaging with Greyroot's sinister plans, causes both Hornet and Grand Mother Silk to succumb to its influence. The final scene depicts petrified figures and a cocoon, suggesting the complete triumph of the alien entity. To achieve this, players need to locate the Twisted Bud, complete Greyroot's quest, and then defeat the final boss of Act 2 while under the Bud's corrupting effect, foregoing healing and tool usage.

The path to the game's true conclusion begins with the \"Snared Silk\" ending, which acts as a bridge to Act 3. This requires Hornet to undertake a series of quests known as the \"Silk and Soul\" questline, which involves completing various tasks for different towns in Pharloom and ultimately collaborating with the Caretaker of Songclave. Instead of binding Grand Mother Silk, Hornet uses a special item, the Needolin, which reveals the Caretaker to be a snail shaman. This action opens a void portal, into which Grand Mother Silk and Lace are dragged, with Lace sacrificing herself to sever her mother's arm. This event dramatically alters Pharloom, introducing void-corrupted enemies and setting the stage for Act 3 as Hornet ventures into the Abyss to rescue Lace.

The ultimate resolution for Hollow Knight: Silksong is the \"Sister of the Void\" ending, achieved by completing Act 3. This involves navigating the Abyss, a realm corrupted by void, and confronting Lost Lace. During this climactic battle, Grand Mother Silk, in her final moments, provides Hornet with the necessary strength to escape the void alongside Lace. This ending offers a profound and emotionally charged conclusion to the main storyline, revealing the depth of the characters' sacrifices and the fate of Pharloom.

Beyond these main narratives, an optional epilogue named \"Passing of the Age\" can be unlocked after completing the Act 3 ending. This special sequence is triggered by completing a specific quest in Act 3 and locating Mister Mushroom across several hidden spots. It depicts Mister Mushroom soaring towards a new kingdom, hinting at potential future expansions or sequels within the Hollow Knight universe, suggesting that Hornet's journey, or perhaps the saga of Pharloom itself, is far from over.