Everything to know about Silent Hill f release date, platforms, and global launch times
From its 1960s Japan setting to early critic scores on Metacritic, Silent Hill f is shaping up as one of the year’s biggest horror releases.
The fog is creeping back in. Silent Hill f, the long-awaited new entry in Konami’s legendary horror series, finally launches on September 25, 2025. If you’re picking up the Digital Deluxe Edition, you’ll even get a two-day head start beginning September 23. It’s landing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, though, for now, there’s no mention of a Switch 2 release.
What makes this one different is the setting. Instead of another American small town, Silent Hill f shifts to 1960s Japan, in the rural village of Ebisugaoka. You play as Hinako Shimizu, a high school student whose ordinary life unravels once the fog creeps in. And with Ryukishi07 (Higurashi, Umineko) penning the story, you can expect equal parts psychological dread and grotesque imagery.
Gameplay leans into what Silent Hill does best: survival first, comfort last. Exploration pulls you through narrow streets and unsettling interiors where every puzzle feels loaded with tension. Combat isn’t about firepower—Hinako fights with improvised weapons like spears and blades, and sometimes the smarter move is just to run.
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Choices matter, too. Your decisions shape the outcome, unlocking up to five different endings across multiple playthroughs. A typical run might last 12–14 hours, but New Game+ adds alternate boss fights, new cutscenes, and collectibles that reward going back.
If you pre-order, Konami says it has packed in a few extras. Bonuses include a White Sailor school uniform, an Omamori Peony charm, and a starter item pack. Go for the Silent Hill f Digital Deluxe Edition, and you’ll also get early access, a digital artbook and soundtrack, plus a Pink Rabbit costume—a cheeky nod to one of the franchise’s most infamous mascots.
The early reception shows how much is riding on this comeback. One GameSpot reviewer called it “a remarkable evolution” and scored it 9/10, while a CNET reviewer was less generous, arguing the combat feels dated and the puzzles fall short of Silent Hill’s clever standards. That split is already shaping the debate, and once Silent Hill f Metacritic scores land, we’ll see whether it leans closer to praise or disappointment.
Either way, the Silent Hill f release date is shaping up to be a big one. For longtime fans, it’s a chance to step back into the fog that defined psychological horror for decades. For newcomers, it’s an eerie introduction to one of gaming’s most iconic names. And for Konami, it’s the test of whether Silent Hill still has the power to crawl under our skin.
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