Plot
Set in 1960s Japan, Hinako’s hometown of Ebisugaoka is a place like any other in rural Japan. As she hangs out with her friends one day, the fleeting moments of teenage years suddenly transform into a horrifying nightmare as the town gets engulfed by a mysterious fog. Hinako will need to explore the town, trying to solve the mystery behind the fog and how to make it out alive alongside her friends, as well as avoid the grotesque monstrosities that haunts the fields and streets of Ebisugaoka
Release Date and Platforms
Silent Hill F is set to release on September 25, 2025, with early access for the game going live on September 23. The game will not be available on last-gen platforms, but you can play it on the following:
PC (via Steam, and Epic Games Store)
PS5
Xbox Series X/S
Gameplay
Silent Hill F follows the series’ traditional 3rd person combat, with an emphasis on survival elements. You will roam around the village of Ebisugaoka, solving puzzles, looting precious supplies, and carefully avoiding the horrific monsters.
The game features combat segments, where you must carefully dodge enemy attacks or parry them to stun the foes. You will have to find weapons that are scattered all over the town and be careful of when to engage, as these can break easily.
System Requirements
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11 x64
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
Additional Notes: Playing on minimum requirements should enable to play on Performance quality settings in 30 at 720p. SSD is recommended.
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11 x64
Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon™ RX 6800XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
Additional Notes: Playing on recommended requirements should enable to play on Performance settings in 60 FPS or Quality settings in 30 FPS at FullHD (or 4k using DLSS or similar technology). SSD required.
FAQs
No, as each of the games in the Silent Hill series are standalone experiences. Most of them take place in the titular town of Silent Hill which is located in Maine, United States, whereas F will take you to 1960s rural Japan.
Silent Hill F will not be coming out for the Xbox Game Pass when it releases on September 25. It might get added to the subscription service later on.
