Konami’s Silent Hill f broke through the mist at Anime Expo 2025, held in Los Angeles from July 3 to July 6, with a panel that gave fans goosebumps. A sneaky in-engine cinematic trailer, filmed by an attendee despite a no-cameras rule, gave a spine-chilling peek into this psychological horror comeback. Slated to hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 25, 2025, the game’s ready to drag players into a haunting story set in 1960s Japan.
Ebisugaoka is an eerie town inspired by the winding alleys of Kanayama in Gifu Prefecture. Pulled from Ryukishi07’s imagination, it’s all classical Japanese buildings wrapped in a suffocating fog. The leaked trailer from Konami’s panel nails the mood, mixing hyper-real visuals with a dreamy haze that hints at some serious psychological depth.
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Hinako Shimizu, the game’s lead, carries the story on her shoulders. Unlike the everyday heroes of past Silent Hill games, Hinako’s tale feels raw and personal, though Konami’s keeping her reasons hush-hush. The Anime Expo panel, with producer Motoi Okamoto, writer Ryukishi07, and composer Akira Yamaoka, made it clear she’s the heart of this emotional rollercoaster.
Neobards Entertainment, the studio crafting Silent Hill f, shakes things up from Konami’s usual in-house teams. Known for helping out on games like Resident Evil Resistance, they’re bringing a new angle while staying true to Silent Hill’s spooky roots. Setting the game in 1960s Japan, as revealed in a March 2025 Silent Hill Transmission, is a bold move to dive into fresh cultural and historical vibes.
Gameplay details are still under wraps, but the leaked footage points to a mix of exploration and survival. Konami’s panel teased a blend of story-driven wandering and nerve-wracking encounters, with puzzles that’ll make you think outside the box. No Denuvo on the Steam version is a big plus for PC players worried about lag. Priced at €79.99, with a Deluxe Edition tossing in two days of early access, Silent Hill f is aiming for a top-shelf spot in line with pricier modern games.
Anime Expo 2025 wasn’t just about the trailer—it brought fans right into the game’s world. Konami’s booth in the Los Angeles Convention Center’s Entertainment Hall (E-15) had creepy backdrops and a life-sized statue of some mysterious creature, as folks shared on X. This immersive setup, paired with insights from Okamoto, Ryukishi07, and Yamaoka at the panel, showed just how much the team’s pouring into connecting with fans.
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