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Skip Hidden Shortcuts in the Hollow Knight Speedrun Meta
Forgotten Crossroads Grub Glitch: Skip The Entire Map! is a route trick that removes load screens. Players also call it grub skip path or early map bypass. Research shows speedrun catalog interest spikes when these techniques trend.
How This Shortcut Works
Triggering the glitch lets you skip the entire Forgotten Crossroads area. By aligning with a Grub during a specific fall, you clip through terrain boundaries. Studies indicate consistent input timing and fixed camera make this skip reliable.
Straightforward Result
One simple setup skips loading zones and saves several minutes. Execute correctly to flow straight into deeper regions faster.
Forgotten Crossroads Grub Glitch: Skip The Entire Map! Is a Sequence Break
Forgotten Crossroads Grub Glitch: Skip The Entire Map! is a sequence break. It uses a Grub collision bug to skip loading screens and bypass the hub area early. This produces a direct route toward later game zones without backtracking.
Common Questions
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This trick seems risky. Can it softlock my run?
Yes, mistimed inputs may cause a crash or softlock. Practice in safe saves first.
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Which game version allows this skip reliably?
Most current PC and console builds support this skip. Check patch notes for collision fixes.
