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Black Myth: Wukong Dev Says Xbox Port Was “No Easy Feat”

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  • Black Myth: Wukong is heading to Xbox Series S|X in August.
  • As per the developers, this port was no easy feat.
  • The team states that Black Myth: Wukong will stand among Xbox’s finest ARPGs this year.

Black Myth: Wukong is finally heading to Xbox Series S|X in just two months, marking a huge moment for Xbox fans who missed out on this incredibly popular title last year.

Although many had speculated that a potential PlayStation deal was responsible for the sudden delay, the developers previously stated that optimization for the Xbox Series S had proven to be more challenging than anticipated. In a new statement, the team reiterated this sentiment, noting that this port was quite difficult to accomplish.

Why it matters: This is far from the first time a studio has discussed the potential drawbacks of Microsoft’s latest Xbox consoles, showcasing a consistent trend of optimization struggles across the industry.

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Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Port Was Harder To Make Than Game Science Expected | Image via X

According to an official FAQ from the studio, Black Myth: Wukong’s team was unable to meet its quality standards for the Xbox Series S|X versions last year. This required additional development, and the team states that it was still ‘no easy feat.’

The studio states that it was still able to achieve this task in just one additional year of development, highlighting its passion and commitment to excellence. Game Science remains confident that Black Myth: Wukong will be one of Xbox’s finest ARPGs later this year.

Interestingly, many fans still believe that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. Because the game never ran too well on PS5 hardware, it will certainly be interesting to see how it performs on Xbox Series S|X.

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Xbox Sales Could See a Boom In China Following This Release

For context, Black Myth: Wukong utilized frame generation to hit its 60FPS target on the PS5. Perhaps the extra optimization for Microsoft’s consoles will allow the studio to bypass this particular limitation of the current console port.

What are your thoughts on the studio’s claims? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

Resident Evil 9 Requiem Debuts A Horror Packed Trailer, Announced For Feb 27, 2026

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  • Capcom has finally revealed the much-anticipated Resident Evil 9 Requiem at the SGF.
  • The title takes the series towards a more horror-focused path, different from previous ones.
  • Resident Evil 9 comes out in less than a year on February 27, 2026.

One of the primary announcements that fans had been looking forward to at the Summer Game Fest was Resident Evil 9. While most expectations were shattered when Capcom said it needed more time, we were in for a surprise. 

Just when we thought that the SGF was over on an underwhelming tone, Geoff Keighley had one more trick up his sleeve. Resident Evil Requiem 9 Requiem has been finally announced, and it even has a release date. 

Why it matters: Rumors of Resident Evil 9 appearing at the Summer Game Fest had been circulating on the internet; however, most people were disappointed when it was revealed that it needed a little more time. 

4 years after the last mainline installment, Capcom has finally revealed Resident Evil Requiem, the 9th official installment. It takes the series in a different direction, making horror elements its focal point. 

While the trailer does have the familiar Resident Evil style environment, it seems this time the overall scare has been dialed up quite a lot. We see a return to Racoon City, some of the new monsters, and a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. 

Grace Ashcroft will supposedly be one of the protagonists of Resident Evil 9 Requiem

Those familiar with the franchise will remember Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak. Gracie is her daughter, and she’ll reportedly join Leon. S. Kennedy for the title. However, we haven’t been shown Leon yet. 

Most importantly, the title has a solid release date, and it comes out sooner than we expected. Resident Evil 9 Requiem releases on February 27, 2026, which makes it just less than a year away at this point.

What are your thoughts on Capcom finally revealing the Resident Evil 9 Requiem? Let us know your opinions in the comments or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forum

Mafia The Old Country Gets A New Stunning Trailer

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  • Mafia: The Old Country is set to release on August 8, 2025. 
  • The game has received its story trailer titled “Loyalty is everything”.
  • The trailer emphasizes the importance of loyalty within the family and the consequences that follow when one breaks that trust by being disloyal. 

Mafia 3 was released back in 2016, so it has almost been a decade since the last iteration in the franchise was revealed. So, fans have been waiting for the next title in the franchise for a long time now. 

Mafia: The Old Country, one of the most hyped titles of 2025, has made an appearance at the Summer Game Fest, and fans have loved it. A story trailer for the title has been released, revealing some crucial information regarding the plot.

Why it matters: The next game in the franchise is just less than 2 months away, so the fandom is very hyped. 

The trailer emphasises the importance of loyalty within a family, which is particularly crucial in such games. The Mafia has certain codes that must be followed, so respect and loyalty are essential

The trailer reveals more important things, like what process you will have to go through in order to get wealth, and the process of joining the Torrisi crime family. It also showcases what happens when someone shows disloyalty in the family. 

The game is set to be released on 8th August, and it won’t feature the bloated open world. Fans weren’t really happy with how Mafia 3 had a bloated open world, so they requested that the developer feature a linear world instead, and the developer listened.

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The Upcoming Mafia Is One of The Most Anticipated Titles This Year

 While the game doesn’t cost like your average AAA game, it may come with microtransactions. Nonetheless, the game’s hype is at an all-time high, so the reception on launch may be very positive. 

What do you think about the upcoming Mafia title? Are you excited to begin your journey and explore the ways of Mafia in the older generation? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below, and join the official Tech4Gamers forums for discussion.  

Atomic Heart 2 Officially Announced With Stunning New Trailer

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  • Mundfish has announced Atomic Heart 2 at Summer Game Fest.
  • The sequel features greater emphasis on freedom and storytelling.
  • The studio has also revealed a second game set in the Atomic universe.

Atomic Heart was a pleasant surprise from Russian developer Mundfish in 2023. Thanks to solid optimization and better-than-anticipated performance at release, the game quickly garnered popularity as one of the more interesting first-person shooters of the modern era.

This success has now paved the path for a thriving franchise. At today’s Summer Game Fest, Mundfish has just announced the sequel to Atomic Heart.

Why it matters: The first game laid a solid foundation, and Mundfish is now set to take things to the next level with the sequel.

The trailer for Atomic Heart 2 shows just as much action and bizarre elements as the original title, but Mundfish promises a heavier emphasis on freedom and storytelling. Additionally, the RPG elements are said to be more important this time around, allowing for more player expression overall.

Although the team has yet to share an official release window, it states that the game is in the works for both consoles and PCs. Fans can also expect a switch to Unreal Engine 5, as the original release utilized Unreal Engine 4 and produced stunning results.

For those interested in learning more about Atomic Heart 2, the Steam page is now live. As per Mundfish, the game is now available to wishlist, so more information should be coming shortly.

Elsewhere, the studio has announced The Cube, marking its second major reveal at Summer Game Fest 2025. This project is said to be an MMO RPG shooter set in the Atomic universe.

What are your thoughts on Atomic Heart 2? Do you think the second game will be even better than the first? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

PlayStation State of Play Accumulated Nearly 3M Views, Making It The Most Viewed Ever

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  • The latest PlayStation State of Play featured many highly anticipated titles. 
  • As a result, it has garnered almost 3 million views, making it the most viewed State of Play to date.
  • While it has managed to break the records of all State of Plays aired in the past, some fans were left disappointed by the reveals. 

PlayStation’s latest State of Play was recently aired and revealed some of the best games. While many fans have considered it to be underwhelming, it featured games like Silent Hill f, Nioh 3, Ghost of Yotei, 007, and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls.

So, the State of Play was pretty solid. Due to that, the latest episode managed to secure many views, in fact, becoming the most viewed State of Play ever. The event has accumulated nearly 3 million views. 

Why it matters: Despite fans claiming the event wasn’t that good, it featured some solid games, which is exactly why it managed to break all of the previous State of Play’s records.

At the time of writing, the event has managed to accumulate 2.8 million views, which is already more than any of the State of Play managed to get. This makes the event held on June 4th the most viewed one ever (not including any streams other than the SoPs).

This comparison is only between the State of Play. This is because the PlayStation 5 reveal broadcasts and PlayStation showcases from 2021 and 2023 received way more views. That said, it is a pretty significant achievement for the latest event to become the biggest one in its category. 

The event wasn’t that big, but it revealed a new look at games like Silent Hill f, which the fandom absolutely loved, a new Marvel fighting game, which also received a positive reception, 007, a highly anticipated title, which is said to be the best reveal right alongside Silent Hill f.

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Silent Hill F Was One of The Best Reveals At The Recent PlayStation Event

Nioh 3 also appeared during the showcase, which surprised the fandom. Those disappointed were perhaps expecting games like Resident Evil 9 to be revealed, which may appear at the Summer Game Fest.

What do you think about the latest event from PlayStation? Do you think it was underwhelming, or did it manage to deliver? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or join the official Tech4Gamers forums for discussion

AMD Fixes Three Bugs of Adrenalin 25.6.1 And Expands FSR 4 Supports To 14 Games

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  • The Adrenalin 25.6.1 is now available to support the RX 9060 XT and also benefits all RX 9000 series GPUs.
  • Support for 14 new games has been added for FSR 4, bringing the total to over 55 titles.
  • The driver now supports Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster and includes extended support for several Vulkan extensions.

AMD’s latest NAVI 44-based GPU, the RX 9060 XT, which is available in both 8 GB and 16 GB versions, has proven to be a huge success due to its performance and retail pricing. As expected, a support driver is being released alongside the RX 9060 XT.

The Adrenalin 25.6.1 edition, which includes three bug fixes and increased support for games using FSR 4, implies that everyone who currently owns an RX 9000 will benefit from this.

The Adrenalin 25.6.1 edition also adds support for the Radeon AI PRO R9700, which has arrived for the AI sector. It is a workstation GPU based on the RDNA 4 architecture and offers 32 GB of GDDR6 memory. 

From the perspective of FSR 4, the Adrenalin 25.6.1 is an exciting driver, even if it’s not as good as the one that introduced the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070. This is because it demonstrates that AMD is adapting well at the software and gaming level, taking the competition seriously with DLSS 4, and support for the most recent batch of games is arriving without too many delays.

Compatibility with new products:

  • AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
  • AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700

Support for new game:

  • Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) support:

As of now, 14 new games will support AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4, and the total number of FSR 4-supported games is now more than 55 titles.
  • Deadzone: Rogue
  • F1 25
  • Frostpunk 2
  • Legacy: Steel & Sorcery
  • Lords of the Fallen
  • Planetaries
  • QANGA
  • Rem Survival
  • Runescape: Dragonwilds
  • Star Wars Outlaws
  • Steel Seed
  • Stellar Blade
  • Virtua Fighter 5 REVO
  • Wild Assault

Extended support for Vulkan extensions:

  • VK_KHR_video_maintenance1
  • VK_KHR_video_encode_queue
  • VK_KHR_video_encode_h264
  • VK_KHR_video_encode_h26

The downside of this is that the FSR 4, at the moment, will only work with RDNA 4 GPUs, and therefore, only owners of the RX 9070 series and RX 9060 XT will be able to take advantage of AMD’s latest upscaling technology.

You can download these Adrenalin 25.6.1 WHQL drivers with support for the RX 9060 XT by selecting your graphics card from AMD’s official website.

Forza Horizon 5 Has Made $100 Million On The PS5 In Just Under Two Months, Says Analyst

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  • Forza Horizon 5 has made $100 million in revenue on the PS5 alone in under 2 months of its release.
  • The title has sold 2.2 million copies on the PS5, which is a significant achievement for a title that is now four years old.
  •  The game has also outsold Assassin’s Creed Shadows in just 3 weeks despite launching after the RPG.

As a part of their multiplatform strategy, Xbox decided to bring Forza Horizon 5, one of its three biggest franchises, to PlayStation. So far, Xbox’s publisher route has worked successfully for them, with the gaming giant witnessing profits never seen before.

To show how big of a success Forza Horizon 5 has been on the PS5, an analyst has now revealed that the title has made a whopping $100 million in revenue on the platform. This statistic is even more impressive considering Forza Horizon 5 is a four-year-old title.

Why it matters: Forza Horizon is one of the few franchises that has remained consistent and dominated its relevant genre. Even before its PlayStation release, the franchise continued to produce extraordinary statistics like this.

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Forza Horizon 5 Has Surpassed The 45 Million Player Count

This report comes from Alinea Analytics, which also reveals that Forza Horizon 5 has sold 2.2 million copies on the PS5 so far. It’s not even been 2 months since the title hit the rival platform, and it’s putting up numbers better than newer AAA releases.

Talking about comparison, Forza Horizon 5 also outsold Assassin’s Creed Shadows in just 3 weeks of its launch, despite launching after the RPG and being a 4-year-old title. Throughout April and May, Xbox continued to dominate PlayStation Store downloads as a publisher, with Forza Horizon 5 taking the lead.

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Due To Its Multi-Platform Strategy, The Next-Gen Xbox Console Is Expected To Be The Last Microsoft Console

This has also cemented Forza Horizon 5 as the best-selling Xbox title on the PS5. That could change in the future with other franchises, such as Gears of War, headed to the opposing platform on release.

Even before its PS5 release, Forza Horizon was the biggest franchise in racing. Playground Games founder also claimed that Forza Horizon made more money than The Crew, Need for Speed, Gran Turismo, and F1 combined, all while being an Xbox exclusive. This highlights the significant size of the franchise, and its success on PS5 should be considered a minor achievement.

What are your thoughts on this impressive achievement by Forza Horizon? Let us know in the comments below or at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.

Cyberpunk 2077 Is Almost Unplayable In Some Instances On Switch 2

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  • Official footage by Nintendo revealed that Switch 2 runs Cyberpunk 2077 pretty well. 
  • However, now that the console is out, different videos are surfacing on the internet. 
  • A 12-minute video showcased that the game runs very poorly on the handheld, making it almost unplayable. 

Cyberpunk 2077 is arguably one of the most gorgeous-looking games of this decade. With the Ray Tracing on and every setting maxed out, this game looks absolutely phenomenal. That said, people have wondered how this tech marvel would run on the Nintendo Switch 2

The handheld has officially been released, and it appears to be capable of running games like Cyberpunk 2077, but is the performance ideal? No. Footage of the game has appeared online, revealing that it is almost unplayable in some instances due to constant stutters

Why it matters: There wasn’t really much hype for the Switch 2, and now videos of the handheld running Cyberpunk 2077 poorly are causing controversy. 

All Out Gaming on YouTube recently posted a 12-minute video showcasing how the latest Nintendo console handles the tech marvel. Just the normal traversal in Night City features a lot of stutters, making the game totally unplayable. 

Additionally, in the video, the streets of Night City appear almost empty, yet the performance is still suboptimal. Fans are making fun of it by saying, “Its just that Night City’s citizen got Covid.”

The stutters in a game may not bother fans if they are in small quantities. However, the video showcases so many stutters that the game almost freezes in one place. Fans are making fun of the console, as it costs over $450 and will feature games that cost $80 or more

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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Forecasted To Outsell Every Single PC Handheld This Year

it’s funny of how tester’s never shows real gameplay footage when they know it will lag

 Fans are more angry because the official footage didn’t really feature such a poor performance. In fact, the official footage implied that the game runs as well as it does on the Series S and sometimes even looks better. 

Nintendo didn’t even send the consoles to the reviewers for reviews, and now fans are saying they know why. 

What do you think about the performance of Switch 2 in Cyberpunk 2077? Do you think the console is worth buying? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or join the official Tech4Gamers forums for discussion.

Tencent Acquires 15.75% Share In Helldivers 2 Developer Arrowhead Studios For $80 Million

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  • Tencent acquired a 15.75% stake in Arrowhead Studios for $80 million.
  • Arrowhead Studios is currently worth $532 million.
  • Helldivers 2 generated $100 million in revenue in 2024, with profits accounting for $76 million.

In 2024, Arrowhead Studios’ Helldivers 2 proved that video games don’t need to have an enormous budget to be successful. Based on a live-service model, Helldivers 2 promoted a social experience and wasn’t focused mainly on microtransactions.

This resulted in the game selling 12 million copies just within 12 weeks’ time. Following this success, Chinese gaming giant Tencent invested $80 million in developer Arrowhead Studios, owning 15.75% of the studio’s total shares.

Why it matters: It only took Helldivers 2 to transform Arrowhead Studios into such a big company. The studio’s future is bright, with major companies willing to invest in it.

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Arrowhead Studios Believes It Can Be The Next FromSoftware

This report comes from the Swedish media outlet Dagens Industri, which reports that Tencent bought this share in July of last year. Moreover, Arrowhead Studios is now worth $532 million.

Furthermore, Helldivers 2 also generated $100 million in revenue in 2024, with operating profits totalling $76 million.

Regarding Tencent now being a stakeholder in Arrowhead Studios, the former CEO had the following comment to say.

Gaining access to the Chinese player base is the holy grail in the gaming industry

Tencent has been experiencing significant growth with its recent investments. The Chinese gaming giant has also secured a new subsidiary with Ubisoft, which will focus on the French publisher’s major IPs, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and others.

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Arrowhead Studio’s Next Game Speculated To Be A Multiplatform Release

Arrowhead Studio’s future looks bright from here, thanks to the success of Helldivers 2 and a backup from one of the biggest holding companies. They’ve officially started working on their next project, which they will self-publish after the earnings generated from Helldivers 2.

What are your thoughts on this story? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section or join the ongoing discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.

Black Myth Wukong Officially Coming to Xbox Series X|S After A Year Of PlayStation Exclusivity

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  • Black Myth Wukong arrives on Xbox Series X|S consoles on 20 August, exactly a year after its PS5 release.
  • This suggests that the game had an exclusivity deal with PlayStation, contradicting the game director’s earlier claim that the Xbox Series S was responsible for the port’s delay.
  • Previous reports have also suggested a DLC expansion for sometime in 2025, so expect an announcement soon.

Being Steam’s game of the year for 2024, Black Myth Wukong was responsible for putting Chinese game developers on the map. Despite not being released on the Xbox consoles, Black Myth Wukong was a commercial success, topping 25 million sales as of January 2025.

Now, the game has officially been announced for the Xbox Series X|S consoles, releasing on 20 August 2025, for the platform, exactly a year after its release on the PS5

Why it matters: This news practically confirms that PlayStation had an exclusivity deal with the title and debunks the game director’s claims that the Xbox Series S is unable to handle the game.

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Black Myth Wukong Announced For Xbox Series X|S On Social Media

Pre-orders for the game will start on 18 June, and all digital versions of the game will be 20% off for the first time ever. This announcement is quite unusual since the Xbox Games Showcase is just two days away.

Beyond that, reports suggest a DLC expansion for sometime in 2025, so expect an announcement soon at either the Summer Game Fest or Xbox Games Showcase.

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Black Myth Wukong Only Cost $42.3 Million To Develop, Whereas Most AAA Games Cost Hundreds Of Millions

Regardless of whether the exclusivity deal was responsible for the delay, it will be exciting to see how the Xbox Series S handles the title. The PS5 Pro couldn’t maintain 60 FPS on the title, and the RTX 5090 wasn’t any better, maxing out at 24 FPS while running at 4 K without DLSS.

The developers had a year to develop the Xbox ports, so expect the game’s performance to be acceptable.

Are you excited to play Black Myth Wukong on Xbox consoles when it releases on 20 August? Let us know in the comments below or at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.

GTA 6 Will Allegedly Feature 700+ Enterable Buildings

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  • GTA 6 will include more than 700 enterable stores and shopping malls, with skyscrapers also equipped with elevators.
  • The story will consist of around five chapters, and players can choose between Lucia and Jason for free roaming.
  • Beyond that, the weapon wheel system will be carried over from Red Dead Redemption 2.

With Rockstar finally confirming the development cost exceeding a billion dollars for GTA 6, the title is shaping up to be the biggest video game release in history. GTA 6 will be on a scale never seen before as Rockstar continues to push the boundary of what’s possible in a video game.

Regarding the story and setting, Rockstar has already shared a ton of details for GTA 6. However, we’ve yet to see official gameplay and how it will actually play out. An insider has now shared details on the title, suggesting that GTA 6 will feature more than 700 enterable buildings.

Why it matters: The GTA franchise is notorious for setting new benchmarks for open-world games via its details. Enterable buildings have been a huge demand from fans for decades now, and all the wait for GTA 6 will be worth it now that their wish has come true.

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According to the insider, hundreds of stores and malls are explorable, and some of the malls are also functional. Moreover, the game will also feature Skyscrapers, which will have elevators too. This will create some exciting gameplay moments and increased explorability within the open world.

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GTA 6 Development Only Started In 2020

This information comes from the same leaker who previously leaked Lucia and Jason’s last names, 2 weeks prior to the second trailer’s launch. As such, this information could be credible.

Regarding other details, GTA 6 will feature five chapters, and Rockstar has reworked some of the cover mechanics seen from the early leaks. Players can also choose to freeroam with either Lucia, Jason, or both present simultaneously. 

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Weight Gain/Loss And Fighting Styles From San Andreas Suggested To Return

More importantly, the weapon wheel in the game will be akin to Red Dead Redemption 2, meaning players can’t carry as many weapons as they did in the past entries. Most of them will be stored in cars. 

What are your thoughts on these leaked details for GTA 6? What more do you want to see from the game? Let us know in the comments below or at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.

Fans Are Overjoyed With The New Trailer of Silent Hill F

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  • Silent Hill F’s new trailer was recently revealed, showcasing gameplay, a spooky environment, and an eerie setting. 
  • While the fans were pretty excited before, the new trailer has made them extremely hyped. 
  • However, some fans are concerned about the combat as it looked clunky in the trailer. 

Silent Hill 2 remake received an overwhelmingly positive reception due to its compelling yet bizarre plot and extremely horror setting. The game’s graphics were top-notch, too.

Thanks to the positive reception, fans got even more hyped for the next game in the franchise. Just recently, a new trailer for the Silent Hill F was released and fans have absolutely loved it.

Why it matters: As compared to the other popular genres, there is a lack of horror games, so the fandom appreciates it whenever a good, scary title is revealed. 

While Bloober Team isn’t working on this title, NeoBards Entertainment so far hasn’t disappointed and made the game look as scary as the Silent Hill 2 Remake, if not more. The new reveal featured gameplay and many scary elements of the title, making the fandom excited. 

Ummm my thoughts are it looks effing awesome and can’t come soon enough lol.

Pun intended? Silent Hill Effing awesome.

Silent hill F’n awesome!

-Fans

The fandom is pretty hyped about the game and loves the overall reveal, but there are some concerns. The combat seems to be under some criticism as its portrayal really wasn’t the best. However, Silent Hill 2’s combat in the initial reveal looked pretty bland and weird, too, so there is hope that the developers will fix it. 

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The Upcoming Silent Hill Has Already Won The Hearts of Many

Loved everything about it, right until they showed the Tekken looking combat, i really hope i can turn that hit stop along with the pressure waves off because it’s just really immersion breaking.

The game is set to release on September 25, so there are over three months left till the release. While the developers can’t perform miracles in such a short duration, they can definitely fix the main concerns the fandom has.

Fans have also shown concerns that there would be too much combat. While combat shines in games like Resident Evil, it may not look as compelling in Silent Hill F, so the concern is pretty valid. 

What do you think about the upcoming Silent Hill so far? Are you excited about the release? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or join the official Tech4Gamers forums for discussion.