Overview

• Writer Ryukishi07 and NeoBards Entertainment initially scouted Shizuoka Prefecture—whose name translates to “Quiet Hill”—but abandoned it when Mount Fuji’s visual dominance clashed with the desired fog-laden atmosphere.
• The game’s final setting, Ebisugaoka, is a fictional town inspired by Kanayama in Gero, Gifu Prefecture, chosen for its grid-like layout and claustrophobic feel.
• Silent Hill F introduces a 1960s Japan backdrop and follows high school student Shimizu Hinako as she navigates her hometown’s nightmarish transformation.
• Composed by series veteran Akira Yamaoka and penned by renowned horror writer Ryukishi07, the title marks the franchise’s first original entry in years and emphasizes more action-oriented gameplay.
• Preorders remain open ahead of the September 25 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC with content warnings for graphic themes.