Hollow Knight: Silksong is here, and we’ve got you covered on how to record or stream it. From Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, whether you want to share your journey live on Twitch or capture clips for TikTok, this guide shows you how.
Requirements
What you need
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Capture card (such as Elgato 4K S, 4K X, or 4K Pro)
- Two HDMI cables
- A computer with Elgato Studio or OBS Studio, or an iPad with Elgato Capture app
Console setup notes
- Switch | Switch 2: Must be docked for capture.
- PS5: Disable HDCP in Settings > System > HDMI.
- Xbox Series X|S: Ready to go, no extra steps required.
Step 1: Connect your setup
- Connect one HDMI cable from the console to the HDMI In on your capture card.
- Connect another HDMI cable from the HDMI Out on the capture card to your TV or monitor.
- Connect your capture card to your computer using the included USB cable (for 4K X, HD60 X, or Game Capture Neo). If you’re using 4K Pro, install it in a PCIe slot.
- Finally, power on your console.
Step 2: Launch your software
- Elgato Studio: Works out of the box with your capture card. It automatically detects your console and provides passthrough up to 4K60 HDR. Recordings are saved in SDR.
- OBS Studio: Add your capture card as a source.
Step 3: Set resolution and frame rate
Elgato Studio
- Automatically detects resolution and frame rate. Supports passthrough up to 4K60 HDR, with recordings saved in SDR.
OBS Studio
- Go to Settings > Video and match your output resolution (e.g., 3840x2160).
- Set FPS to 60.
- Adjust capture source properties to Custom if needed.
- Disable HDR in console settings or use tone mapping in OBS if colors look off.
Step 4: Start recording or streaming
- Click Record in Elgato Studio or Start Streaming in OBS Studio.
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