"Silent Hill f Compatible with Steam Deck, Yet to Be Verified"

Silent Hill f is set to be playable on the Steam Deck, though it will require some tweaking. Dive into the details of Valve's classification for Silent Hill f on the Steam Deck and explore the game's PC system requirements.

Silent Hill f Official Testing Results For Steam Deck Released

Playable But Requires Configuration

Valve's official tests confirm that Silent Hill f can indeed be enjoyed on the Steam Deck. However, it falls short of the "verified" status due to the need for specific configurations to ensure full compatibility with the handheld. To achieve "verified" status, a game must seamlessly integrate with the device's controls and display, passing Valve’s rigorous checks for input, display, seamlessness, and system support.

The testing results indicate that Silent Hill f supports all functionalities using the default controller setup and displays the Steam Deck controller icons. Yet, some in-game text might be too small, potentially making it hard to read. Furthermore, players will need to manually adjust settings for optimal performance on the Steam Deck.

This represents a significant step forward from the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which was initially unsupported on the Steam Deck despite subsequent patches aimed at improving compatibility. As Konami has not yet announced a release date for Silent Hill f, there's still ample opportunity for the developers to refine the game's performance on this platform.

PC System Requirements

Last month, Konami unveiled the PC system requirements for Silent Hill f on its Steam page, shedding light on how the game might perform on the Steam Deck. Below are the detailed minimum and recommended specifications.

For minimum specs, an NVIDIA GTX 1070 is needed to run the game at 720p and 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, connecting to an HD TV could highlight these differences more starkly. Konami also recommends using an SSD for the best experience.

The recommended specs offer a choice between Performance settings at 60fps or Quality settings at 30fps, both requiring an SSD.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse into what Silent Hill f will offer. The game is now available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, although no specific release date has been confirmed. For the latest updates on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!