Series producer elaborates on the highlights of the all-new, groundbreaking entry.
As part of today’s State of Play, it was with great pleasure that I am finally able to announce the release date for Silent Hill f. We also aired a brand new trailer to mark the reveal. Please give it a watch below.
In this new game, coming to PS5 on September 25, you play as Shimizu Hinako, a high schooler from Ebisugaoka, who explores her hometown as it becomes engulfed in fog and shifts nightmarishly, solving puzzles and fighting for her life in the process.
As Hinako tries to survive the now fog-wreathed town, she will be faced with decisions that will shape her ultimate fate. Will she choose to embrace elegance and beauty? Or will her path lead her to madness and horror? Is she doomed to succumb to the insanity unfolding before her, or can she face her fears and find a way to escape?
The mission statement during development was the following: “Find the beauty in terror”. That concept brought us to four central pillars for the game that we want to highlight today:
Firstly, you’ll be able to explore authentic depiction of 1960s Japan, the intricate details of the misty townscape all the more striking when enjoyed at a 4K resolution.
Second, visuals and music continue that juxtaposition between beauty and terror. There is the terrible beauty of the game’s monster design – created by the artist kera that marries Japanese horror with the uniqueness of Silent Hill’s previous, terrifying creations – while composers Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage fashion a score that evokes the past but is entirely fitting with this new setting.
Third, puzzles are grounded in psychological anguish and suffering. These are deeply connected to the story by scriptwriter Ryukishi07, as well as elements of Japanese culture, such as scarecrows (which has inspired some of the haunting scenes you’ll see in the trailer).
Lastly, the game features unique combat. The encounters are as challenging as the obstacles that Hinako must overcome in life. The combat will have a heavier focus on melee and be more action-oriented compared to last year’s Silent Hill 2.
As a standalone spinoff, you can enjoy this game on its own as an introduction to the series. The game also contains Easter eggs for longtime fans.
Despite the Japanese setting, the core that is psychological horror remains untouched. I can recommend this game to series fans with confidence, and I would love for newcomers and fans of Ryukishi07’s works to give this a try. This game is a must-play not just for those who seek tough combat, but also for those who want to be immersed in a captivating, haunting story.
In addition, the Enhanced graphics mode on the PS5 Pro retains graphical fidelity at a stable FPS. Players will be able to enjoy a smoother, more aesthetic combat experience.
The game launches September 25, and pre-orders are live on PlayStation Store from today.
| Standard Edition (Physical/Download) | Standard Edition (Physical/Download) Early Purchase/ Pre-order | Deluxe Edition (Download) | Deluxe Edition Pre-order (Download) |
| Full Game | Full Game | Full Game | Full Game |
| – | – | Digital Artbook | Digital Artbook |
| – | – | Digital Soundtrack | Digital Soundtrack |
| – | – | Pink Rabbit Costume | Pink Rabbit Costume |
| – | White Sailor School Uniform | – | White Sailor School Uniform |
| – | Omamori: Peony | – | Omamori: Peony |
| – | Item Pack Shriveled Abura-age/Divine Water/First Aid Kit (In-Game Consumable Items) | – | Item Pack Shriveled Abura-age/Divine Water/First Aid Kit (In-Game Consumable Items) |
| – | – | – | 48-hour Early Access |
We will have more announcements and details soon. Stay tuned.
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