If you're a fan of the chilling atmosphere and psychological horror of the Silent Hill series, you'll be thrilled to know that Silent Hill f is set to be playable on the Steam Deck. However, it's not quite there yet in terms of being fully "verified" by Valve. This means you'll need to tweak some settings to get the best experience on this handheld gaming device. Let's dive into what that means and what you need to know about the game's compatibility and PC requirements.
Silent Hill f Official Testing Results For Steam Deck Released
Playable But Requires Configuration
Valve's official testing has confirmed that Silent Hill f can indeed be played on the Steam Deck. However, it's categorized as "playable" rather than "verified" because it needs some manual configuration to run smoothly. For a game to be "verified," it must seamlessly work with the Steam Deck's controls and display, passing Valve's rigorous checks for input, display, seamlessness, and system support.
Currently, Silent Hill f on the Steam Deck shows all functionalities when using the default controller configuration and displays the Steam Deck controller icons. However, some in-game text might be small and hard to read, and additional configuration is necessary for optimal performance. This is a step forward from the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which was initially unsupported on the Steam Deck despite efforts to enhance its compatibility. With no official release date announced yet for Silent Hill f, there's still time for Konami to refine the game's performance on the Steam Deck.
PC System Requirements
Konami has provided the PC system requirements for Silent Hill f on the Steam store page, giving players insight into how the game might perform on the Steam Deck. Below is a breakdown of the game's minimum and recommended specs:
For the minimum specs, an NVIDIA GTX 1070 is needed to run the game at 720p resolution at 30fps on Performance Quality settings. Given the Steam Deck's GPU, you might experience a slight downgrade compared to these minimum requirements. While running the game at 720p on the Steam Deck could still be manageable, the difference might be more noticeable if you connect your device to an HD TV. Konami also recommends using an SSD for better performance.
For the recommended specs, players can opt for Performance settings at 60fps or Quality settings at 30fps, both requiring an SSD.
During the latest Silent Hill Transmission on March 13, fans got a glimpse of what to expect from Silent Hill f. The game is now available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While there's no specific release date announced yet, you can stay updated with the latest news by clicking on our article below!
