Is there a correct order for Hollow Knight?

Is there a correct order for Hollow Knight? There really isn’t a set order, and some areas are entirely optional, but generally for a first play, the first areas should probably be: crossroads > greenpath > fungal wastes > city of tears > royal waterways > ancient basin. and then the others are kinda up to you as there really isn’t an order that is necessary.

There really isn’t a set order, and some areas are entirely optional, but generally for a first play, the first areas should probably be: crossroads > greenpath > fungal wastes > city of tears > royal waterways > ancient basin. and then the others are kinda up to you as there really isn’t an order that is necessary.