"Silent Hill f: Steam Deck Playable, Yet Unverified"

Silent Hill f on Steam Deck: Playable with Some Tweaks

Exciting news for Silent Hill fans: the upcoming title, Silent Hill f, is set to be playable on the Steam Deck, though it will require some fine-tuning. Let's dive into Valve's classification for the game on this popular handheld device and explore the PC requirements that shed light on its performance.

Silent Hill f: Playable with Configuration on Steam Deck

Valve's thorough testing has confirmed that Silent Hill f is indeed playable on the Steam Deck. However, it falls short of the "verified" status, meaning some adjustments are necessary to ensure optimal compatibility. To earn the coveted "verified" badge, a game must seamlessly integrate with the Steam Deck's controls and display, passing stringent checks for input, display, seamlessness, and system support.

The testing results indicate that Silent Hill f, when played on the Steam Deck, maintains full functionality with the default controller configuration and displays the appropriate Steam Deck controller icons. However, players may encounter small in-game text that could be challenging to read. Additionally, manual tweaks are necessary to ensure the game runs smoothly on the device.

This marks a significant step forward compared to the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which was initially unsupported on the Steam Deck despite efforts to enhance its compatibility. As Konami has yet to unveil an official release date for Silent Hill f, there remains ample opportunity for further optimization.

PC System Requirements for Silent Hill f

Konami recently disclosed the PC system requirements for Silent Hill f on its Steam store page, providing insights into its potential performance on the Steam Deck. Below is a detailed breakdown of the game's minimum and recommended specifications.

For the minimum specs, an NVIDIA GTX 1070 is needed to run the game at 720p resolution with 30fps on Performance Quality settings. Given the Steam Deck's GPU capabilities, players might experience a slight performance dip compared to these minimum requirements. While running the game at 720p on the Steam Deck might be manageable, those connecting their device to HD TVs could notice a difference. It's worth noting that Konami recommends using an SSD for optimal performance.

On the recommended specs front, players can opt for either Performance settings at 60fps or Quality settings at 30fps, both of which necessitate an SSD.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 offered fans a glimpse into what Silent Hill f has in store. The game is currently available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Although an official release date remains under wraps, you can stay informed with the latest updates by checking out our dedicated article below!