Silent Hill f is set to be playable on the Steam Deck, though it will require some manual configuration to ensure a smooth experience. Dive deeper to understand Valve's classification for Silent Hill f on the Steam Deck and to review the game's PC system requirements.
Silent Hill f Official Testing Results For Steam Deck Released
Playable But Requires Configuration
Valve's official testing has determined that Silent Hill f can be enjoyed on the Steam Deck, yet it falls short of being "verified". This means that to achieve full compatibility with the handheld, some adjustments are necessary. To earn the "verified" label, a game must be seamlessly functional with the device's controls and display, passing Valve’s stringent checks for input, display, seamlessness, and system support.
The tests reveal that Silent Hill f on the Steam Deck maintains all functionality with the default controller configuration and displays the Steam Deck controller icons. However, some in-game text may be challenging to read due to its small size. Moreover, to achieve optimal performance on the Steam Deck, manual configuration is needed.
This represents a significant leap forward, especially when compared to the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which was initially unsupported on the Steam Deck despite subsequent patches aimed at enhancing its compatibility. As Konami has not yet disclosed an official release date for Silent Hill f, there remains ample opportunity for the developers to refine and optimize the game's performance.
PC System Requirements
Konami unveiled the PC system requirements for Silent Hill f on its Steam store page last month, providing insights into how the game might perform on the Steam Deck. Here's a comprehensive look at the game’s 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, players might experience a slight downgrade compared to these minimum PC requirements. While running at 720p on the Steam Deck might not be too detrimental, those who connect their devices to HD TVs might notice the difference. Additionally, Konami recommends using an SSD.
For the recommended specs, players have the option to run the game at Performance settings for 60fps or Quality settings for 30fps, with an SSD being a mandatory requirement.
The latest Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 offered fans a glimpse into what Silent Hill f has in store. The game is now available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While no specific release date has been announced, you can keep abreast of all the latest developments on Silent Hill f by checking out our detailed article below!
