The explorer's return (Hollow Knight)
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Last published Thu, Sep 25, 2025
Quirrel had expected to die when he left his only weapon at the blue lake and ran from Hallownest, becoming nothing but a simple bug. But even when his memories were gone, his skill remained... And, against all odds, he found a charm to keep him alive at least a bit longer. But now that he's back in Hallownest, he learns that his charm is rapidly wearing off, and he must find a way to repair it alongside a god, a warrior, and a fallen storage box... and perhaps some others.
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