That free, two hour long Silent Hill game is getting a physical for some reason and of course it costs $70

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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:10:55 +0000

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PlayStation 5 exclusive Silent Hill: The Short Message is getting a pricey physical disc release.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter PlayStation 5 exclusive Silent Hill: The Short Message is getting a physical disc release It's only
available as part of a pricey deluxe version with some bonus physical items The game is available completely for free digitally An incredibly short, free Silent Hill spinoff is inexplicably getting a pricey physical release in a
new collaboration between publisher Konami and distributor Limited Run Games.

A listing for a physical PlayStation 5 version of Silent Hill: The Short Message has appeared on the Limited Run website , offering fans the chance to get their hands on a disc copy of the game for the very first time. The PS5 exclusive title, which only takes about two hours to beat, was first released digitally back in 2024 and is completely free to own on the console. If you haven't got your hands on it yet, you can add it to your library in just a
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Given the fact that anyone can claim the full game at no cost, you might assume that this upcoming physical version would be quite cheap, but that is not the case. It's priced at a full $69.99 (roughly 52 / AU$101), the same as recent major first-party PS5 releases like Ghost of Yotei or Astro Bot . (Image credit: Limited Run Games / Konami) To be fair, it is only being sold as part of a special limited edition deluxe version that throws in some additional physical goodies (a collector's box, art poster, flower keychain, set of art cards, and certificate of authenticity), but this still seems like a pretty steep price for a title previously valued at, well, nothing. You may like These are the physical PlayStation releases we'll treasure forever 'I
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Silent Hill: The Short Message is an entirely standalone experience set in a fictional German town. It follows a young girl who explores an abandoned apartment building while being pursued by an unsettling, cherry
blossom-themed monster.

Despite being completely free, it didn't receive the best reviews when it launched with a Metacritic score of just 52 out of 100. Common complaints
from critics were directed towards its clumsy handling of serious topics like suicide and self-harm. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
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If you are a massive Silent Hill collector and do really want to get your hands on the physical version, it will become available to pre-order on July 10, with shipping expected to begin early next year. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!



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