"Silent Hill f: Steam Deck Playable, Awaiting Full Verification"

Exciting news for fans of the Silent Hill series: Silent Hill f is set to be playable on the Steam Deck, although it will require some configuration to ensure a smooth experience. Dive deeper to understand Valve's classification for Silent Hill f on the Steam Deck and to check out the game’s PC requirements.

Silent Hill f Official Testing Results For Steam Deck Released

Playable But Requires Configuration

Valve's official testing confirms that Silent Hill f can indeed be enjoyed on the Steam Deck. However, it falls short of being "verified" due to the need for some adjustments to achieve perfect compatibility with the handheld device. For a game to earn the "verified" label, it must be fully operational with the Steam Deck’s controls and display, passing Valve’s rigorous checks for input, display, seamlessness, and system support.

According to the test results, Silent Hill f on the Steam Deck is fully accessible with the default controller configuration and displays Steam Deck controller icons. Yet, there's a catch—some in-game text appears small and may be challenging to read. Additionally, manual tweaks are necessary to optimize performance on the Steam Deck.

This marks a significant step forward from the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which was initially unsupported on the Steam Deck despite subsequent patches. With no official release date announced yet for Silent Hill f, there's still ample time for Konami to fine-tune the game for an optimal Steam Deck experience.

PC System Requirements

Last month, Konami unveiled the PC system requirements for Silent Hill f on the game's Steam store page. These details offer insights into how Silent Hill f might perform on the Steam Deck. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the game's minimum and recommended specifications:

For the minimum specs, the NVIDIA GTX 1070 is suggested to run the game at 720p resolution with a frame rate of 30fps on Performance Quality settings. Given the Steam Deck's GPU capabilities, players might experience a slight performance dip compared to these minimum requirements. Running the game at 720p on the Steam Deck should still be manageable, but connecting the device to an HD TV could highlight any compromises in visual quality. Konami also recommends using an SSD for smoother gameplay.

The recommended specs allow players to choose between Performance settings at 60fps or Quality settings at 30fps, both of which necessitate an SSD for optimal performance.

During the latest Silent Hill Transmission on March 13, fans got a glimpse of what to anticipate with Silent Hill f. The game is now available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Although no specific release date has been announced, stay tuned to our updates by clicking on the link below for the latest on Silent Hill f!