Silent Hill f marks the long-awaited return of Konami’s legendary horror series, bringing with it a fresh setting, unsettling atmosphere, and a creative team rooted in Japanese horror storytelling. With a new direction that promises to balance psychological dread and survival tension, it’s already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2025. If you’re curious about what to expect, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Silent Hill f — including its release date, gameplay, story, editions, pre-order bonuses, and the latest trailer.
Silent Hill f will launch worldwide on September 25, 2025. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. At this stage, no Nintendo Switch 2 version has been announced.
Players who pre-order Silent Hill f will gain access to exclusive bonuses depending on the edition chosen. Regardless of which edition they choose, placing a pre-order nets them the following:
Additionally, pre-ordering the Digital Deluxe Edition grants up to 48 hours of early access to the game before its official release date.
Alongside the Standard Edition, Silent Hill f will also launch with a Digital Deluxe Edition, offering additional content for dedicated fans:
As Hinako Shimizu, players will explore the mist-covered town of Ebisugaoka, a place where everyday life slowly unravels into something far darker. Exploration is at the heart of the experience, with narrow streets, abandoned interiors, and unsettling details that reward those who look closely.
Fighting to survive feels desperate and personal. Instead of a stockpile of guns, Hinako relies on improvised weapons like spears and blades, making every encounter tense. Sometimes, stealth or simply running away is the smarter choice, pushing players to weigh risk against reward.
Puzzles carry the same uneasy atmosphere, often pulling from Japanese folklore and psychological themes to keep the tension high. Decisions along the way influence how Hinako’s story unfolds, leading to different outcomes that reflect her struggle.
Layered on top of it all is the chilling soundscape and grotesque creature design, which ensures that dread never truly lifts.
Unlike previous Silent Hill entries set in America, Silent Hill f takes place in 1960s Japan (more on that here), in the fictional rural town of Ebisugaoka. The protagonist is Hinako Shimizu, a high school student whose quiet life is disrupted when the fog creeps in and the world begins to twist into a nightmarish reflection of itself.
The narrative, penned by celebrated writer Ryukishi07 (Higurashi, Umineko), explores psychological and societal horror, intertwining the beautiful with the grotesque. Themes of fear, social pressure, and transformation form the backbone of this chilling tale.
Silent Hill f is being designed to deliver its haunting atmosphere with cutting-edge visuals and immersive audio, and Konami has released the official PC specifications to help players prepare their systems ahead of launch:
The most recent trailer, revealed during gamescom Opening Night Live, showcases both the atmosphere and the terror at the heart of Silent Hill f. Opening with what appears to be a crime scene and ominous radio chatter, it quickly spirals into haunting imagery and a chilling sense of dread. It sets the stage for the unsettling journey players can expect when the game launches.
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