Konami is shaking things up for fans of Silent Hill f with a fresh set of combat adjustments. These updates include a novel casual action difficulty and fewer mandatory combat sequences, aiming to enhance the gaming experience.
Today’s release of patch 1.10, dated November 13, brings these changes to all platforms. Notably, Hinako will experience a decrease in damage taken on the Hard difficulty level, her stamina will recharge quicker, and players will encounter fewer enemies in several game sections.
An exciting addition is the “optional skip feature” in New Game+, allowing players to bypass certain sections. However, any items missed during skipped segments won’t be collected, potentially affecting trophy or achievement unlocks.
Fans eagerly awaiting these modifications will find them particularly beneficial, especially as Silent Hill f necessitates multiple playthroughs to access its various endings, including the elusive “true” ending. The adjustments aim to make replaying the game less grueling, particularly the intense end-game battles, by reducing difficulty and making combat less daunting.
The full patch notes caution players about potential spoilers…
Key Updates in Silent Hill f Patch 1.10
New Features
- Introduction of Action Difficulty: Casual
- Available from “New Game” or New Game+.
- Selectable after multiple Game Over screens for higher difficulty levels.
- Optional Skip Feature for Certain New Game+ Sections
- Triggered after completing a specific objective, skipping to a later scene.
- Missed items are not collected, and some achievements remain locked.
- Does not affect story paths or endings.
System Enhancements
- Faster stamina recovery for Hinako.
- Reduction in unskippable combat encounters.
- Fewer enemy encounters across various sections.
- Delayed timing for Hinako’s enemy defeat line.
- Reduced damage taken by Hinako on Hard difficulty.
Bug Fixes
- Addressed duplicate character issues and interaction icon visibility.
- Resolved issues with entity movements and progression halts.
- Fixed animation and interaction bugs across multiple levels.
- Addressed audio, hitbox, and graphical inconsistencies.
Ensure your game is up to date by verifying the version number as v1.2.381918 in the main menu.
Silent Hill f transports players to 1960s Japan, following the story of Hinako Shimizu, a teen confronting societal pressures. Available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S, the game has impressively sold 1 million copies since its late September release. Reviews highlight the game’s intriguing new setting and story, though its combat system has received mixed feedback.
Recently, series producer Motoi Okamoto discussed the strategic reveal of three new Silent Hill games, marking a significant revival of the beloved horror series after a decade-long hiatus.