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

Silent Hill f is set to offer an immersive experience on the Steam Deck, though it will require some adjustments for optimal play. Dive into the details of Valve's Steam Deck compatibility assessment for Silent Hill f and get the scoop on the game's PC system requirements.

Silent Hill f Official Testing Results For Steam Deck Released

Playable But Requires Configuration

Valve's thorough testing has confirmed that Silent Hill f can indeed be played on the Steam Deck. However, it falls short of the "verified" status due to the need for some fine-tuning to ensure full compatibility with the handheld console. To achieve "verified" status, a game must seamlessly integrate with the Steam Deck's controls and display, passing Valve's stringent tests on input, display, gameplay fluidity, and system compatibility.

The testing results reveal that Silent Hill f is accessible with the default controller setup on the Steam Deck, complete with the device's controller icons. Yet, the game's small in-game text could pose readability challenges for some players. Additionally, to achieve optimal performance, manual adjustments are necessary.

This development marks a significant step forward from the experience with the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which initially lacked Steam Deck support despite subsequent patches. With no official release date set for Silent Hill f, there's still ample time for Konami to refine its performance on the Steam Deck.

PC System Requirements

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

For the minimum specs, an NVIDIA GTX 1070 is required 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 could still be satisfactory, the difference becomes more pronounced when connected to an HD TV. Konami also recommends using an SSD for the best experience.

The recommended specs allow players to choose between Performance settings at 60fps or Quality settings at 30fps, with an SSD being a mandatory requirement for these configurations.

The most recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 offered a glimpse into what players can anticipate from Silent Hill f. The game is currently available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While an exact release date remains under wraps, keep an eye on our updates for the latest news on Silent Hill f!