KONAMI continues its reinvigoration of the Silent Hill series with Silent Hill f, a fresh chapter following the critically praised remake of Silent Hill 2. Part of an ambitious roadmap for the franchise, this title joins the upcoming first-game remake by Bloober Team and the experimental spin-off Townfall from Screen Burn. What sets Silent Hill f apart is its deliberate pivot to Japanese horror traditions, countering what developers perceived as growing Western influences in prior entries.
Launch Details: Availability & Packages
Revealed during October 2022’s franchise showcase, Silent Hill f arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X devices starting September 25. Early purchases include bonus content: a White Sailor uniform costume, the protective Peony Omamori charm, and a starter pack featuring consumables. Priced at $69.99, the Standard Edition offers the base game, while the $79.99 Deluxe Edition adds a digital artbook, soundtrack, and an exclusive pink bunny outfit. Deluxe pre-orders unlock a two-day head start, allowing play from September 23.
Atmosphere & Narrative Focus
Marking the series’ debut in Japan, the survival-horror entry unfolds in 1960s Ebisugaoka—a remote mountain town mirroring Gifu Prefecture’s Kanayama region. Players control high schooler Hinako Shimizu as she navigates a fog-shrouded community gripped by unnatural silence. Famed writer Ryukishi07 (Higurashi When They Cry) crafted the self-contained tale, aiming to explore how beauty can morph into unease. He emphasizes Hinako’s agency, portraying her as proactive amid unfolding horrors rather than a passive observer. The narrative includes subtle nods to franchise lore without direct continuity ties.
Series composer Akira Yamaoka underscores the score’s cultural authenticity, drawing from Japanese motifs while integrating field recordings captured in Ebisugaoka’s dense woodlands. Actress Konatsu Kato lends her likeness and voice to the protagonist.
Core Mechanics & Features
While gameplay specifics remain scarce, confirmed elements include intricate environmental puzzles and encounters with disturbingly designed creatures. The campaign’s duration hasn’t been disclosed, though developers promise updates ahead of launch.
Performance & Hardware Requirements
Built on Unreal Engine 5, Silent Hill f supports DLSS/FSR upscaling. March’s PC specs outline modest needs: an Intel i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600 paired with a GTX 1070 Ti or RX 5700 GPU for 720p/30fps performance. Recommended hardware (RTX 2080 or RX 6800XT) targets 60fps at 1080p or 30fps at 4K with upscaling. Both tiers mandate 16GB RAM and 50GB SSD storage, emphasizing quick load times.
Minimum Specs:
OS: Windows 11 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 5700
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 50 GB SSD recommended
Recommended Specs:
OS: Windows 11 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 50 GB SSD required