#Hollow Knight unable to launch after attempting mod installation with Scarab (possible API issue)

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misty cairn
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I am attempting to install debug mod and benchwarp via Scarab and the game fails to launch each time. An error with a crash report briefly shows on my desktop each time, unfortunately too fast for me to screenshot or read the location the report was saved.
Steps to reproduce:

  1. downloaded scarab from https://github.com/fifty-six/Scarab and extracted files to desktop
  2. Scarab correctly identifies hollow knight folder on initial launch
  3. Clicked install on benchwarp (or debug mod) and confirmed the mod files were placed in hollow_knight_Data\Managed\Mods
  4. Attempted to launch game. Crash report briefly appears either instantaneously or after a minute
  5. Uninstalled mod through Scarab
  6. Attempted to launch game, same result
  7. Verified integrity of game files via steam. Steam reacquires two files
  8. Launch game without mods
GitHub
GitHub - fifty-six/Scarab: An installer for Hollow Knight mods writ...

An installer for Hollow Knight mods written in Avalonia. - GitHub - fifty-six/Scarab: An installer for Hollow Knight mods written in Avalonia.

vale drift
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?tag crash

fair questBOT
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❗Hollow Knight Crashes upon opening, after installing a mod
This glitch can happen for a number of reasons make sure that all the reasons listed listed below don't apply to you.

🔹 Your game patch doesn't match the installer you used.

  • Scarab is made for patch 1.5.78+
  • "Mod Installer 1" and 2 are made for version 1.4.3.2, and should no longer be used.
  • There aren't installers for other patches, like 1.2.2.1

🔹 Something didn't install correctly

  • Ensure that the installer is not still in a .zip file, and that it's not in your Downloads folder.
  • Run the installer as Administrator

hollowpirate Your game is pirated / illegitimate.
Piracy is not supported in most communities for games. Mods are not considered compatible with pirated copies, and you will not get troubleshooting support in any of the main servers for them.

HK Modding is only supported on the official versions from Steam, GoG, or the Microsoft Store.
Hollow Knight goes on sale regularly, and you can keep an eye on this website for when it is:
https://isthereanydeal.com/game/hollowknight/

misty cairn
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Additional Note: I attempted to manually install the API and launch using the resources in this discord, and the game fails to install