Silent Hill f Fun Facts: 5 Things You Might Not Know

Silent Hill f releases on September 25, and it’s the first main entry in the series in over ten years. This one’s a bit different though. It’s set in 1960s Japan, tells a completely standalone story, and leans hard into weird, emotional horror instead of just jump scares. Whether you’re new to the series or just haven’t thought about it in a while, here are five quick facts to get you up to speed.

#1 It’s the First Silent Hill Game Set Outside the U.S.

Until now, every Silent Hill game took place in a haunted American town. Silent Hill f moves the series to 1960s Japan, in a remote mountain village called Ebisugaoka. The setting shift brings new cultural influences and a very different kind of horror.

#2 It’s Built in Unreal Engine 5

Silent Hill f runs on Unreal Engine 5, delivering next-gen visuals, lighting, and effects. It’s also exclusive to modern hardware: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC only. If you’re still on last-gen consoles, you’ll need to upgrade to play this one.

#3 A Famous Japanese Horror Writer Is Behind the Story

The narrative for Silent Hill f was written by Ryukishi07, a cult horror author best known for deeply unsettling visual novels like Higurashi and Umineko. His stories are famous for mixing emotional trauma, paranoia, and brutal twists. That same slow‑burn psychological horror is baked into Silent Hill f. This isn’t just about monsters, it’s about fear that gets under your skin.

#4 It’s Designed as a Fresh Start

You don’t need to play the older Silent Hill games to jump into this one. Silent Hill f is a standalone story meant to reintroduce the series to a new generation. That’s why it has a new setting, new characters, a unique art style, and a totally different kind of horror. If you’re curious but never got into the franchise before, this is the one to start with.

#5 No Guns, Only Melee

Most horror games (and past Silent Hill entries) give you guns. Not this one. In Silent Hill f, combat is up close and personal, using melee weapons like sticks and blades.

But here’s the twist: your weapons wear down and eventually break, adding extra tension. You’ll have to fight smart, dodge precisely, and make every hit count or risk being defenseless when it matters most.