Summary
The June 06, 2025 State of Play included a brand-new trailer forSilent Hill f, showcasing new monster reveals, weapon teasers, and a confirmed release date of September 25.Silent Hillfwill be the first game in the legendary horror franchise to take place in Japan, and players can now get a fresh look at the setting, characters, enemies, and more.
Earlystory details aboutSilent Hill fhave confirmed the new protagonist, Hinako, and the fictional city of Ebisugaoka. While the shift away from the mainstay setting of the titular Silent Hill town in the United States had many wondering howSilent Hill fwould fit into the franchise overall, the latest release date trailer has once again ignited enthusiasm among fans of Japanese culture and survival horror.
The State of PlaySilent Hill ftrailer included the introduction of new secondary characters, a variety of grotesque enemies, and a previously unseen weapon. One character is addressed as Sakuko, while two other unnamed characters dressed in student uniforms are shown alongside protagonist Hinako. Audiences see Hinako defending herself against a knife-wielding disfigured enemy before wandering through a field of what appear to be students posed as scarecrows. She then explores an old school that has become overgrown with blood-red plantlife and is overrun with similarly deformed students. Hinako is shown using a lead pipe, one of the most familiarweapons in theSilent Hillgames, to battle the creatures. Players also get a first-ever look at what appears to be a Japanese naginata, or bladed polearm weapon, which Hinako carries while approaching a monstrously transformed Sakuko.
Silent Hill f Release Date and Platforms
Silent Hill fis officially confirmed to launch on Thursday, September 25, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Audiences have already been warned about thedisturbing content inSilent Hill f, and the release date trailer has given interested players a closer look at some of the visual body horror and psychological story elements that they can experience. TheSilent Hillfranchise is known to not shy away from sensitive material, andSilent Hill flooks to be following in the same horrifying footsteps as its predecessors.
A dedicatedSilent Hill fpanel at Anime Expo 2025has already been confirmed for July 4, and now this new trailer has players even more excited for the story and creatures that await in this upcoming entry to an iconic franchise. Fans can stay tuned for more updates onSilent Hill fahead of its launch on September 25 and can follow along for news on other upcoming releases in theSilent Hillseries.
