When it comes to PC gaming it has its own perks, unlocked FPS and being able t tweak graphics. But there are certain features of Hollow Knight Silksong that players don’t like.

Vignette effect is one such effect in which the edges are darkened throughout the game. The bigger problem is that you can’t change or disable it from the game so we have to find a workaround.

Thankfully, there are two ways you can handle this issue.

Here comes the advantage for PC gamers, Modding.

To disable the Vignette effect in Hollow Knight Silksong you have to install a mod. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can install the mod and them how to disable the Vignette effect.

Disable Vignette Effect In Hollow Knight Silksong

To disable the Vignette effect in Hollow Knight Silksong the only option is Modding because there is no built-in option to change multiple options in the game.

Installing a Mod will not only gives you control on Vignette effect, but also you will be able to control or change the following features as well.

  • Field Of View
  • Intensity of light around the character
  • Splash Screens
  • Menu Clutter
  • HUD Offset

Now there are two ways to disable the Vignette effects

Method # 1 (Via p1xel8ted)

This first mod is originally a fix for ultrawide screen but along with that you also get to disable the Vignette effect in Hollow Knight Silksong. Here’s how to d it

  • Download the latest version of the patch File from p1xel8ted, The patch file name will be 01.HollowKnightSilkSong_v0.1.1_WindowsProton.7z under the tag Assets.
  • A zip file will be downloaded, extract the zip file in the game’s folder.
    • Most commonly that will be the path where you will extract.  .steamapps\common\Hollow Knight Silksong for Steam on Windows
  • Now launch the game Hollow Knight Silksong and access the menu by pressing F1.
  • Go to the advance settings and via the updated patch following settings can be customized.

While doing the installation make sure game is not running even in the background.

Method #2 (Via Reshade)

The second method that I am going to explain was originally for HDR visuals, but Vignette effect can also be turned off using this method. Here is a step by step detail to disable Vignette effect in Hollow Knight Silksong.

  • First install Redshade with full add-on support.
  • Now click on the .exe file and start the installation. A warning sign may appear just ignore it.
  • After you select okay a list of games will appear, select the desired game, in this case Hollow Knight Silksong and install DirectX 10/11/12. Don’t select any shaders just uncheck all, and you are done with the first step of installation
  • Now install the Luma files and extract these files into the Hollow Knight Silksong folder.
  • Launch the game and you can customize different settings :
    • Adds native 16bit HDR grading/tonemapping, respectful of the original art,
    • Customizable look with a few primary options (HDR paper white, HDR peak white, HDR highlights, UI brightness, …)
    • Improves SDR tonemapping mode
    • Fixes 8bit quantization and banding on character light
    • Fixes visible steps at the edges of character light
    • Fixes Vignette being overly dark in Ultrawide
    • Allows disabling Vignette and a couple other things

That’s all for Disabling Vignette Effects in Hollow Knight Silk Song.