Silent Hill f is set to be playable on the Steam Deck, though it will require some tweaking to ensure a smooth experience. Dive deeper to understand Valve's classification of Silent Hill f for the Steam Deck, along with the game's PC system requirements.
Silent Hill f Official Testing Results For Steam Deck Released
Playable But Requires Configuration
Valve's rigorous testing confirms that Silent Hill f is indeed playable on the Steam Deck, but it falls short of the "verified" status. To earn the "verified" badge, a game must seamlessly integrate with the Steam Deck's controls and display, passing Valve's stringent checks on input, display, seamlessness, and system support.
The testing revealed that Silent Hill f on the Steam Deck can be fully accessed with the default controller setup and displays the appropriate Steam Deck controller icons. However, players might find some in-game text challenging to read due to its small size. Additionally, manual tweaks are necessary to optimize the game's performance on this handheld device.
This marks a significant leap forward from the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which initially did not support the Steam Deck despite subsequent patches aimed at enhancing its compatibility. With no official release date yet announced for Silent Hill f, Konami still has time to refine its performance.
PC System Requirements
Konami unveiled the PC requirements for Silent Hill f on the game's Steam store page last month, giving players a benchmark to gauge its compatibility with the Steam Deck. Below are the detailed minimum and recommended system specifications.
For the minimum specs, an NVIDIA GTX 1070 is needed to run the game at 720p and 30fps using Performance Quality settings. Given the Steam Deck's GPU capabilities, players might experience a slight downgrade in performance compared to these minimum PC requirements. While playing at 720p on the Steam Deck might not be too jarring, those who connect their device to an HD TV may notice a more significant difference. Konami recommends using an SSD for a smoother experience.
The recommended specs allow players to choose between Performance settings at 60fps or Quality settings at 30fps, both requiring an SSD.
The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided a glimpse into what fans can expect from the game. Silent Hill f is now available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Although no specific release date has been announced, you can stay updated with the latest news on Silent Hill f by checking out our article below!
