“It’s probably cut content from the Lifeblood update,” the archivist admitted. “But the naming convention—1031 New—is wrong. Lifeblood was 1.3. ‘1031’ looks like a date. October 31st. Halloween. A joke build?”

While it is technically an older patch from 2017, its re-release on newer consoles has brought its bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements back into focus. Steam Community Key Fixes in Version 1.0.3.1

The "Hollow Knight 1031 new" update has a significant impact on gameplay, affecting various aspects of the experience. Here are some of the ways in which the update changes the game:

: Dissecting every pixel of the original 2019 reveal trailer to keep the conversation going. Modern Updates: Hollow Knight in 2026

: Corrected a bug where Hornet's dangerous needle hitbox would stay active even if she was stunned mid-attack.

It’s an interesting time to be a Hollow Knight fan. While some players are currently hunting for "1031" references—likely a nod to the recent NYT Connections Puzzle #1031

Hollow Knight 1.0.3.1: Exploring the Hidden Polish in the Early "New" Updates