"Silent Hill f: Japan's New Horror Experience"

Silent Hill f marks an exciting departure for the iconic horror series, setting its chilling narrative in 1960s Japan instead of the usual American town. Dive into the unique concepts, themes, and development challenges behind this eagerly anticipated game.

Silent Hill Transmission Sheds Light on Silent Hill f

New Official Reveal Trailer

The Silent Hill Transmission on March 13, 2025, unveiled fresh details about Silent Hill f, including a captivating trailer. This installment shifts the series' setting to the fictional Japanese town of Ebisugaoka, inspired by Kanayama, Gero, Gifu Prefecture. The developers meticulously recreated the town, capturing its intricate alleyways and everyday sounds, and blending these with historical references to authentically reflect the 1960s.

The game follows the story of Shimizu Hinako, an ordinary teenager whose life takes a terrifying turn when her town is engulfed in fog and transforms into something unrecognizable. Hinako must navigate this altered world, solve puzzles, combat bizarre foes, and survive to confront a pivotal, haunting decision. The narrative is described as "a tale about a beautiful yet terrifying choice."

Find the Beauty in Terror

Motoi Okamoto, the series producer, emphasized that Silent Hill f aims to "find the beauty in terror." While preserving the psychological horror core of the series, the team embraced the challenge of exploring a Japanese setting. Okamoto noted, "A noticeable feature of Japanese horror is the idea that terror can be found within beauty. When something becomes too immensely beautiful and perfect, it instead becomes deeply unsettling." Players will experience this through Hinako's eyes as she faces a decision that is both beautiful and terrifying.

Silent Hill f Is A Completely Independent Story

Okamoto highlighted that Silent Hill f offers a standalone story, welcoming newcomers while still providing familiar easter eggs for long-time fans. The game's writer, Ryukishi07, known for his psychological Japanese horror visual novels, brings his deep understanding of the franchise to the table. He views Silent Hill f as both a return to the series' roots and a fresh challenge, particularly in crafting a Silent Hill game outside the iconic town.

Ryukishi07 shared, "Naturally, from a creator’s standpoint, I feel I can confidently say that what we’ve made is a Silent Hill game. However, we’re interested in seeing how long-time fans of the series feel after playing, and if they agree."

Silent Hill f is now available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While a specific release date remains unannounced, stay updated with the latest developments by checking out our dedicated article below!