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SILENT HILL f (stylized as SILENT HILL ƒ) is the latest installment in the Silent Hill video game franchise, written by Ryukishi07, developed by NeoBards Entertainment, and published by Konami.

The game was released on September 25, 2025 (September 23, for the Deluxe Edition) on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, and on October 7, 2025 via GOG.

Synopsis[]

In 1960s Japan, teenager Shimizu Hinako lives in the small, remote town of Ebisugaoka, nestled in a mountain pass.
An average teen, she passes the time with nothing particularly special about her life.

Until, that is, a deep fog descends on Ebisugaoka, and everything Hinako knows crumbles as she finds her once-familiar home infested with spreading danger, the town empty except for the horrors teeming in the fog.

Now, as she navigates the twisting paths of Ebisugaoka, Hinako must solve puzzles and fight for her life in her struggle to survive.

Her struggle to reach the inevitable decision that must be made.
And her struggle to put an end to that which must be slain.

Will she choose to embrace elegance and beauty?
Or will her path lead her to madness and horror...

A story of impossible decisions, of the beauty in terror, and terror from beauty.

(From the official website)

Characters[]

Promotion and Release[]

On October 19, 2022, the game was first announced on Konami's Youtube channel.[1] The initial announcement video revealed that the game would be written by Ryukishi, feature character and creature designs by kera, produced by Motoi Okamoto, and developed by NeoBards Entertainment. A Tweet posted by the official Silent Hill Twitter account revealed that the game would be set in 1960's Japan.[2] Ryukishi confirmed his involvement with his own Tweet.[3]

On March 13, 2025, a Silent Hill Transmission focusing on SILENT HILL f was broadcast. The Reveal Trailer was unveiled, followed by an interview with Motoi Okamoto, Ryukishi07 and Akira Yamaoka. The game is announced for upcoming release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store). It is also announced that Dai and Xaki are involved in the music.[4]

On June 4, 2025, during a State of Play live, the Release Date Trailer was unveiled, along with its official release date: September 25, 2025.[5]

On June 12, 2025, during the Konami Press Start livestream focused on the studio's latest news, a segment was dedicated to SILENT HILL f. The presentation revealed new images, gameplay footage, concept art, as well as a behind the scenes feature highlighting the work of NeoBards Entertainment, the studio developing the game. Several key team members spoke during the segment, including Motoi Okamoto (series producer), Albert Lee (game producer), Al Yang (game director), Ryukishi07 (scriptwriter), Kaiyu Chang (lead level designer), and Grey Hu (lead cinematic designer).[6]

From July 3 to 6, 2025, during Anime Expo 2025, a booth themed around the game was open to visitors.[7] On July 4, a dedicated panel took place with the presence of Motoi Okamoto, Ryukishi07, and Akira Yamaoka.[8] During the event, gameplay footage was shown, along with a new cutscene featuring Hinako and Shu, highlighting their dynamic and shared memories of the past and the game's intro movie. The presentation concluded with a Q&A session.[9]

On August 19, 2025, during the Gamescom Opening Night Live, the Story Trailer for SILENT HILL f was unveiled, simultaneously confirming that the game would feature an English dub,[10] with Suzie Yeung revealed as the voice of Hinako Shimizu.[11] From August 20 to 24, 2025, visitors to the Konami Booth could experience the SILENT HILL f Immersive Theater, a 10-minute video presentation set in an environment inspired by the game world[12][13], while on August 21, during the Xbox @ gamescom Broadcast 2025 | Day 2, series producer Motoi Okamoto and NeoBards Entertainment game director Al Yang gave an exclusive interview.[14]

On August 20, Konami announced that SILENT HILL f ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK would be released on CD and vinyl on December 17, 2025.[15]

On August 28, 2025, Konami revealed the rest of the English cast in an interview published on its social media.[16]

On September 22, 2025, the Launch Trailer was released.[17]

On September 23, 2025, the Deluxe Edition of the game was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.

On September 24, 2025, the Official Live Action Trailer was released.[18]

On September 25, 2025, the Standard Edition of the game was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.

Weekly Famitsu No. 1916 (October 9, 2025 issue) features an extensive article with tips for surviving a town overrun by monsters, an interview with Ryukishi07, Motoi Okamoto, and Katou Konatsu, as well as rough character illustrations by Kera, released alongside the standard edition on September 25, 2025.[19]

From September 25 to 28, 2025, a SILENT HILL f booth was present at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, featuring the interactive mystery experience SILENT HILL f: Abandoned Items Exhibition (SILENT HILL f 残置物展 SILENT HILL f Zanchibutsu-ten), which offered participants special stickers, mini notebook and an Invitation from the Year 196X. [20][21] And on September 28, a Special Stage took place, featuring a talk session with Motoi Okamoto, Ryukishi07 and Kei Yamaguchi (MC), followed by a live gameplay commentary by 2BRO.'s Otoja and Otsuichi. [20][22][23]

On September 28, 2025, the novelization of SILENT HILL f was announced, written by Shirou Kuro and scheduled for release on October 30, 2025, published by Kadokawa.[24]

On October 7, 2025, the Standard and Deluxe Editions of the game were announced and released on GOG.[25]

Staff[]

Cast[]

Character Original Voice English Voice
Hinako Shimizu Konatsu Kato Suzie Yeung
Shu Iwai Natsuki Oosaki Nicholas Leung
Rinko Nishida Yuuka Iijima Frankie Kevich
Sakuko Igarashi Eri Gouda Courtney Lin
For the full list of game credits: SILENT HILL f credits

Trivia[]

  • The game is set in Ebisugaoka, a fictional town inspired by the real-life city of Kanayama, in Japan.[26] This is the first installment in the series to take place in Japan.
  • On September 26, 2024, 24 hours after the release of the Standard Edition and three days after the Deluxe Edition, the game surpassed one million units sold worldwide.[27] This represents the fastest launch in the history of the series, surpassing the previous record set by the Silent Hill 2 remake, which reached one million sales three days after release (five days including early access).[28]

Awards[]

  • The Teaser Trailer, animated by Yoshihiro Komori, won the VFX-JAPAN Award 2023 Excellence Award in 2023.[29]
    • Won the The One Show 2023 Merit Award.[30]
  • The media outlet TechRadar awarded the game one of its Best of Gamescom 2025 Awards at Gamescom 2025.[31]
  • SILENT HILL f has been nominated for Best Storytelling and Best Soundtrack at the 43rd Golden Joystick Awards, which will take place on November 20, 2025.[32]
  • SILENT HILL f won the September 2025 Players' Choice award on the PlayStation Blog, receiving 49.62% of the votes from 27,573 voters.[33]

Video and gallery[]

Trailers[]

Original Version[]

English Voice Over[]

Key Visuals[]

Behind the Scenes[]

Game presentations[]

Segments in other conferences[]

See Also[]

  • Natsu no Kagerou, an unreleased horror game Ryukishi previously worked on.
  • SILENT HILL f: Abandoned Items Exhibition
  • SILENT HILL f ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
  • SILENT HILL f (novel)

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References[]

  1. ↑ SILENT HILL Transmission (EN) | KONAMI
  2. ↑ @SilentHill: "a completely new story set in 1960's Japan"
  3. ↑ @07th_official: "It's finally announced! I am very happy to be involved in my favorite series! (Ryukishi07)"
  4. ↑ SILENT HILL Transmission on October 19, 2022
  5. ↑ SILENT HILL f segment in State of Play on June 4, 2025
  6. ↑ SILENT HILL f segment in Konami Press Start on June 12, 2025
  7. ↑ SILENT HILL f booth at Anime Expo 2025
  8. ↑ SILENT HILL f panel at Anime Expo 2025
  9. ↑ Anime Expo 2025 Recap by The 07th Network
  10. ↑ SILENT HILL f segment at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, August 19, 2025
  11. ↑ Suzie Yeung cast annoucement
  12. ↑ SILENT HILL f booth presentation at Gamerscom
  13. ↑ SILENT HILL f booth presentation at Gamerscom
  14. ↑ Motoi Okamoto and Al Yang interview in Xbox @ gamescom Broadcast 2025 | Day 2
  15. ↑ Original Soundtrack annoucement
  16. ↑ English cast interview
  17. ↑ Lauch Trailer release
  18. ↑ Live Action Trailer release
  19. ↑ Famitsu article
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Tokyo Game Show lineup
  21. ↑ TGS Booth presentation
    TGS Booth presentation 1
    TGS Booth presentation 2
    TGS Booth presentation 3
    TGS Booth presentation 4
    TGS Booth presentation 5
    TGS Booth presentation 6
  22. ↑ TGS Special Stage announcement
  23. ↑ TGS Special Stage absence of Akira Yamaoka
  24. ↑ Novelization announcement
  25. ↑ GOG release announcement
  26. ↑ SILENT HILL Transmission on March 13, 2025 (23mn08): "The game is set in a town called Ebisugaoka wich is based on a real location: Kanayama, Gero, in the Gifu Prefecture".
  27. ↑ Million seller announcement
  28. ↑ SH2 Remake sales
  29. ↑ Announcement of the VFX-JAPAN Award 2023 Excellence Award win for the teaser
  30. ↑ Announcement of the One Show 2023 Merit Award win for the teaser
  31. ↑ Best Of Gamescom 2025 Awards post
  32. ↑ Golden Joystick Awards nomination
  33. ↑ September 2025 Players' Choice award on the PlayStation Blog
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