MapUnlocker
The mod allows you to unlock any map without buying it.
About this mod Author’s original text
MapUnlocker
A BepInEx mod for Hollow Knight: Silksong that allows you to unlock maps and control map visibility throughout your playthrough.
Features
- Individual Map Control: Unlock specific maps individually or all at once
- Individual Pin Control: Unlock specific pins individually or all at once
- Individual Marker Control: Unlock specific pins individually or all at once
- Quill Tool: Enable/disable the quill tool for map drawing
- Auto-Unlock: Option to unlock all maps and pins automatically when starting a new game
- Map Reset: Option to restore original map and pin states when leaving the game
- Debug Mode: Detailed logging for troubleshooting
- Configurable: All options available through BepInEx configuration menu
Installation
- Install BepInEx for Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Download the latest release from the releases page
- Extract the MapUnlocker.dll file to your BepInEx/plugins/ folder
- Launch the game
Configuration
The mod adds several configuration options accessible through the BepInEx configuration menu:
General Settings
- Debug Mode: Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting
- Reset Maps After Leaving: Restore original map states when exiting the game
- Has Quill: Enable/disable the quill tool for map drawing
Individual Map Settings
Each map, pin and marker has their own toggle to unlock/lock:
- Unlock All Start: Each field has a master toggle for every item when you load into a save.
- Unlock All Now: Each field has a Master toggle for every item under its category.
- Individual toggles for each map, pin and marker.
How It Works
The mod uses Harmony patches to:
- Intercept map data when the game starts
- Apply your configuration settings to unlock desired maps
- Optionally restore original map states when saving/leaving
- Provide real-time map unlocking through the configuration menu
Compatibility
- Game Version: Compatible with Hollow Knight: Silksong
- BepInEx Version: Requires BepInEx 5.4.21 or later
- Dependencies: Uses Silksong.GameLibs 1.0.2-silksong1.0.28561
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Enable Debug Mode in the configuration to see detailed logs
- Check the BepInEx console for error messages
- Ensure you're using a compatible version of BepInEx
- Verify the mod is properly installed in the BepInEx/plugins/ folder
Credits
- Based on Skydorm's AbilitiesUnlocked mod framework
- Uses Harmony for runtime patching
- Built with BepInEx plugin system
License
This mod is provided as-is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please respect the game's terms of service and use responsibly.
Version History
- v1.2.0: Map marker additions.
- v1.1.2: Optimizations.
- v1.1.1: Map pin bug fixes.
- v1.1.0: Map pin additions and config menu improvements.
- v1.0.0: Initial release with full map unlocking functionality
Install & use Install: BepInEx plugin
- The archive from playbuff is the mod itself — usually a BepInEx plugin (a .dll or a plugin folder once unzipped).
- Recommended: use a community mod manager (such as r2modman) — pick this game, import the mod, and the manager sets up BepInEx and its dependencies for you.
- Manual route: install the BepInEx loader in the game folder, then drop the unzipped .dll or plugin folder into BepInEx/plugins/.
- Launch the game — the BepInEx console logs every plugin it loads; seeing this mod in the log means it is installed.
Mods with listed dependencies need those installed too, or they will not load. Options are usually changed in-game or in the plugin's config file.
Install these first, or the mod will not work: