Silent Hill f PC 2026 Guide: Best Mods, DLSS/FSR Tweaks & Smooth Performance

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Updated January 2026 – Master the streets of Ebisugaoka with the latest performance tweaks, mods, and graphics settings for Silent Hill f on PC. From FSR and DLSS optimization to essential stability mods, this guide ensures a smooth, visually haunting experience.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

All mods and tweaks discussed here are third-party, not officially supported by Konami. Modifying game files can cause crashes, save corruption, or conflicts with future updates. Always back up your save files:

C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\AppData\Local\SHf\Saved\SaveGames

Proceed at your own risk and follow installation instructions carefully.

🔧 1. Essential Performance Mods (2026)

Silent Hill f: Best Mods & Tweaks

Silent Hill f runs on Unreal Engine 5, which can cause stutter, shader compilation hitches, and poor frame pacing. These mods are widely recommended by the community:

✅ Ultimate Engine Tweaks

  • Broad UE5 optimization for CPU, GPU, and VRAM usage.

  • Reduces stutters and latency.

  • Compatible with the latest official patches (Jan 2026).

✅ Optimized Tweaks SHF

  • Improves frame times, memory management, and shader performance.

  • Future-proof and patch-compatible.

✅ Optimax Performance Mod

  • Multiple presets from “Ultra Performance” to “Balanced.”

  • Best for systems with lower VRAM or mid-tier GPUs.

🎨 2. Graphics & Quality-of-Life Enhancements

Once stable performance is achieved, these mods and tweaks improve visuals and gameplay comfort:

  • SHfFix: Unlocks cutscene FPS limits, optional FOV adjustment, removes letterboxing.

  • Ray Tracing Tweaks: Optional Engine.ini tweaks to enable hardware-accelerated Lumen reflections (High-end GPUs only).

  • Motion Blur Recommendation: Disabling can cause flickering when using DLSS. Test based on preference.

🚀 3. Update Your Upscalers: DLSS & FSR 2026

The most effective performance boost comes from official upscaling:

Technology        Best ForNotes
DLSS 3.10+NVIDIA RTX GPUsImproves FPS while maintaining image quality
FSR 4.0AMD GPUs & all systemsMultiple modes: Ultra Performance, Performance, Balanced, Quality
Frame GenerationNot officially supportedUnofficial tools exist but unstable; can break cutscenes or UFO ending

How to Enable:

  • NVIDIA: Enable DLSS in-game and optionally use NVIDIA Profile Inspector for fine-tuning.

  • AMD: Enable FSR 4.0 in settings and choose quality mode based on your GPU.

Tip: Avoid forcing frame generation; it’s unstable and unsupported.

⚙️ 4. Recommended Graphics Settings

To balance performance vs. visual fidelity, tweak these in-game and in Engine.ini:

Performance Mode (Smoothest)

  • DLSS/FSR: Ultra Performance

  • Shadow Quality: Medium

  • Shader Quality: Medium

  • Lumen Reflections: Off (optional)

  • Motion Blur: On

Balanced Mode

  • DLSS/FSR: Balanced

  • Shadow Quality: High

  • Shader Quality: High

  • Lumen: Hardware Ray Tracing On (High-end GPUs)

  • Motion Blur: Optional

Fidelity Mode (High Visuals)

  • DLSS/FSR: Quality

  • Shadow & Shader Quality: Ultra

  • Lumen: Hardware Ray Tracing On

  • Motion Blur: On

Engine.ini VRAM Pool Example (8GB VRAM):

r.TextureStreaming=1
r.Streaming.PoolSize=7168
r.Streaming.LimitPoolSizeToVRAM=1
r.Lumen.HardwareRayTracing=1
r.Lumen.Reflections.HardwareRayTracing=1

Adjust PoolSize for 12–16GB VRAM: 11264–15360.

🛠️ 5. Installation Guide

Manual Installation

  1. Navigate to:

%localappdata%\SHf\Saved\Config\Windows

  1. Backup Engine.ini.

  2. Paste mod-specific .ini tweaks at the bottom.

  3. Set Engine.ini to Read-Only to prevent auto-overwrites.

Using Mod Managers

  • Vortex (Nexus Mods) fully supports SHf .pak mods.

  • Place .pak files in:

\SHf\Content\Paks\~mods

  • Create ~mods folder if missing.

Tip: Only use one performance overhaul mod at a time to avoid conflicts.

⚠️ 6. Common Issues & Warnings

  • Mod Conflicts: Avoid mixing multiple performance mods or .ini tweaks.

  • Shader Stutter: Normal UE5 behavior; mods like Optimized Tweaks SHF help reduce it.

  • Cutscene Black Screens: Often caused by unofficial frame generation or aggressive Engine.ini edits.

✅ 7. 2026 Modding Checklist

  1. Backup save files.

  2. Update GPU drivers to the latest version.

  3. Install DLSS / FSR for your GPU.

  4. Apply one core performance mod (Optimized Tweaks SHF or Ultimate Engine Tweaks).

  5. Adjust in-game graphics settings based on system.

  6. Enable Motion Blur cautiously if using DLSS to prevent flickering.

  7. Optional: Apply QoL mods like SHfFix for cutscene FPS unlocks or FOV tweaks.

🎯 Final Thoughts

With Unreal Engine 5’s demanding systems, Silent Hill f can run smoothly with proper tweaks. Community mods combined with official DLSS/FSR upscaling transform it from a stuttering nightmare into a silky-smooth horror experience.

  • Stick to one performance mod to prevent conflicts.

  • Use FSR 4.0 / DLSS 3.10+ for a major FPS boost.

  • Apply QoL mods to enhance visuals and cutscene experience.

With these adjustments, you’ll finally be able to explore Ebisugaoka’s haunted streets as intended — terrifying, atmospheric, and technically flawless.

💬 Community Links & Resources

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