Silent Hill f is coming our way, and it now officially has a release date. Alongside the first reveal of gameplay in a horrifying new trailer that was shown during the State of Play June showcase, we got a better picture of what's in store for us in this standalone spinoff in the iconic survival horror series.
Set to deliver a new story in 1960's Japan that will bring us to a small-town filled with its own distinct terrors, we'll be taking on the role of Haniko, and with its latest appearance during the Summer Game Fest Schedule for 2025, we also know it promises to be more action-oriented than last year's Silent Hill 2 remake.
From everything we've seen so far, it's quickly shaping to be one of the most exciting upcoming horror games and with a September release, it's also one of of the biggest new games for 2025 headed our way. For a full recap of everything we know so far about Silent Hill f, read on below.
Silent Hill f release date confirmed
Silent Hill f is set to release on September 25, 2025.
The release date was revealed during our very first look at Silent Hill f in action during a gameplay trailer in the State of Play June showcase. Konami also confirmed following the showcase that its a standalone spinoff that can be enjoyed by those new to the series, but there will be plenty of Easter eggs for longtime fans, too.
Silent Hill f platforms
It's been confirmed that Silent Hill f will launch on PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5!
Having an Xbox confirmation is big news, especially considering how the 2024 Silent Hill 2 Remake was a PC and PlayStation exclusive. It also seems like every gamer will have access to the title on day one, as no exclusivity deals have been mentioned either. Currently, you can already wishlist the title on your platform of choice!
What platform we are still waiting on, however, is the Switch and Switch 2. We are holding out hope that Silent Hill f gets added to our list of upcoming Switch 2 games in the future. But as it currently stands, Nintendo is avoiding all the nightmares and mayhem for now. We'll keep you posted if any news heads our way. In the meantime, if you need something to hold you over while you wait for a release, you can also check out our list of the best Silent Hill games to play today.
Silent Hill f trailer
PlayStation revealed a new Silent Hill f trailer in March 2025 and its a dozy. Running for almost four minutes long we are treated to cinematic shots of the game's setting, the fictional town of Ebisugaoka, Japan, and we get to meet our protagonist, the high school student Hinako Shimizu.
The town is ominous from the get-go in the trailer, immersed in a thick fog that soon has Hinako wandering around empty streets. However, things really kick off when we spot some Red Spider Lilies blooming (you know that flower that symbolizes death?). Hinako is transported to another plane of existence, walking through a temple that seems to be filled with a myriad of monsters.
While not much is given away in terms of story, the trailer does promise one thing: expect to be creeped out. If you doubt that fact, make sure you rewatch the last few seconds of the teaser above, they end things with a gruesome punch as Hinako's skin starts peeling off her face. Delightful!
Silent Hill f story and setting
Silent Hill f is an original story, meaning that you won't need to have played any of the previous games in the series ahead of its release. It's also the first Silent Hill game to give us a story set in Japan! That's right; we are moving away from the titular New England town seen in Konami's past main-line entries to a new continent.
During this upcoming horror game, you'll be navigating the Japanese town of Ebisugaoka during the 1960s. A fun fact: the town of Ebisugaoka is based on a real place called Kanayama, Gero, in the Gifu Prefecture. Written by Japanese author and artist Ryukishi07, the story of Silent Hill f will follow the high schooler Hinako Shimizu, who lives an ordinary life until a mysterious fog engulfs her town and begins to change it in horrific ways.
Along with the foggy town, the teaser for Silent Hill f, shows Hinako being transported to shrines that echo the game's Japanese setting, diving into some mythology and history as well. From the trailer, we know that there will be some psychological elements at play throughout Hinako's journey as well. The teaser has a voice-over asking us if we "want to stay with our friends forever" before discussing how they may betray us and that it's up to us to decide their worth.
We're excited to see if there will be any more information on the story or Silent Hill f's monsters in the future. But for now, it's thrilling enough to see a Silent Hill entry not set in the United States for once. We'll keep you posted as more news heads our way!
Silent Hill f gameplay
Like every other Silent Hill game, Silent Hill f is a survival horror game that will have you solving puzzles and trying not to die as gruesome monsters wander around the map, posed to kill you if given the chance.
You will have to guide Hinako through the monster-infested town and will likely have to find certain keys or solve riddles to move through areas of the fogged-up map. Combat will also be a part of the upcoming game, as the Silent Hill f description (via IGN) mentions Hinako "fighting strange enemies and doing everything she can to survive."
We got our first official look at gameplay during the State of Play June 2025 showcase (which you can watch above). After speaking with a friend, we see how things suddenly a dark and mysterious turn when monsters start to appear. We got to follow Hinako as she faces some incredibly unsettling, scarecrow-like figures that stalk towards Hinako with unnatural twisting limbs.
In an official PlayStation blog post following the showcase, Konami producer Motoi Okamoto detailed the team's approach for Silent Hill f's feel and gameplay, revealing that the "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".
Okamoto also adds that the game "features unique combat", and the "encounters are as challenging as obstacles Hinako must overcome in life". With a heavier focus on melee which is definitely shown off in the trailer as Hinako fights off enemies in close quarters combat with steel pipe-like weapons, Silent Hill f is also said "be more action-oriented compared to last year's Silent Hill 2.
For more check out our selection of the best survival games to play today while you wait for Silent Hill f to arrive.
Can you pre-order Silent Hill f?
Yes! Currently, pre-orders are live for physical copies of Silent Hill f on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The game is currently up on Amazon and Best Buy's (for US readers) storefronts. At the time of writing, there is only one edition of the game available, and it costs $69.99/ £69.99.
No digital pre-order is live yet, so if you are a PC player, you'll have to wait a tad bit longer. The good news is, that you can still wishlist the game (via Steam) so that you can easily keep track of it when digital pre-orders do eventually go live.
For more future releases, check out our guides on all the upcoming PS5 games and upcoming Xbox Series X games racing towards us.
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