SILENT HILL f Showcases New Story Trailer and Immersive Theatre Experience at gamescom 2025
During Europe’s largest videogame exhibition “gamescom 2025” which was held in Cologne, Germany from August 20-24, SILENT HILL f gained attention with a brand new story trailer and a Japanese-style inspired booth that provided attendees with an immersive theatre experience. Motoi Okamoto, Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI)’s SILENT HILL Series Producer and Al Yang, Game Director at NeoBards Entertainment were also featured on Xbox Broadcast where they offered additional insights into the game’s development. Additionally, SILENT HILL f was recognized by UK technology publication TechRadar, earning the distinction “Best of Gamescom 2025”.
New story trailer features Suzie Yeung as the English VA of protagonist Shimizu Hinako
During Opening Night Live on August 19, the new story trailer showcased Hinako in the Otherworld environments such as the dark shrine and abandoned buildings whilst eerie sound effects and intermittent radio static heightened the degree of psychological terror. A new character, the mysterious man in the fox mask, was revealed towards the end, leaving the audience with more mystery and unease.
Aside from the original Japanese voiceover, SILENT HILL f also offers an English voiceover to provide fans with additional language options. It was also revealed that Hinako would be voiced by renowned VA Suzie Yeung, who is known for her performances in numerous renowned works across games and anime.
SILENT HILL f | Story Trailer – English VO (4K: EN/ESRB) | KONAMI
Source: SILENT HILL (Official) YouTube
SILENT HILL f | Story Trailer (4K: JA/CERO) | KONAMI
Source: SILENT HILL (Official) YouTube
Renowned voice actor Suzie Yeung announced as the English voice of Hinako 。
Source: SILENT HILL JP Official X
Immersive Theatre: Bringing the Exquisite Atmosphere of SILENT HILL f to Life
The Japanese themed SILENT HILL f booth recreated game environments such as a traditional Torii, allowing attendees to experience the world within the game. Furthermore, the immersive theatre experience blended fog, lighting, and sound effects to transport audience members into the fog-filled shrine in the Otherworld. Fans in attendance also received exclusive souvenirs such as sticker sets and omamori charms.
Attendees in line at the entrance of the immersive theatre
Japanese Torii and backalley steps in the town of Ebisugaoka as shown in the game
Fog, lighting, and sound effects were combined to recreate the fog-filled atmosphere of the Otherworld
The theatre also featured a boss revealed in a previous trailer
Attendees who experienced the immersive theatre received exclusive souvenirs such as sticker sets and omamori charms
Xbox Broadcast Interview
SILENT HILL Series Producer Motoi Okamoto and NeoBards Game Director Al Yang were featured on the Xbox Broadcast (Aug. 21) to offer insights into the background and combat design of SILENT HILL f. SILENT HILL Series Producer Okamoto responded to recent fan discussions by emphasizing SILENT HILL f’s core gameplay being “action horror” as opposed to “soulslike”. He went on to describe the protagonist Hinako’s character in more detail – she displays indomitable will and resistance despite being born into an era where oppression against women was prevalent.
Source: Xbox YouTube
During the interview, NeoBards Game Director Al Yang spoke of how the team conducted deep-dives into past SILENT HILL titles in order to preserve the series’ atmosphere and pacing while adding modern refinement to ensure it plays like an “action horror” game. While SILENT HILL f is a departure from other titles in the series, it maintains a level of psychological horror that is consistent and authentic to the SILENT HILL franchise.
From left: KONAMI SILENT HILL Series Producer Motoi Okamoto, NeoBards Game Director Al Yang, KONAMI Interpreter Daiki Yamamoto, and Xbox Broadcast Host GottaBeHenry (Henry)
Source: SILENT HILL JP Official X
During this year’s gamescom, renowned UK technology publication TechRadar praised SILENT HILL f and named it as “Best of Gamescom 2025”. The award is testament to the exceptional creativity displayed by the game.
From left: KONAMI SILENT HILL Series Producer Motoi Okamoto, NeoBards Game Director Al Yang
Source: SILENT HILL JP Official X
SILENT HILL f will be released on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for the latest information!
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