P.T. PC Port 1.0 Launches with Native Vulkan Engine and Modern Upscaling
A fan-made native PC port of the 2014 horror teaser P.T. has reached version 1.0, allowing players to experience Hideo Kojima's cancelled Silent Hills project on modern hardware. The project, developed by LoreanXavier, rebuilds the game's logic in C++ and uses a custom Vulkan renderer, requiring users to provide their own dumped PS4 game files. It supports modern features like DLSS 4.5, frame generation, and ray tracing, and is available for free on GitHub.
Key points
- The P.T. PC port, version 1.0.1, is a native rebuild rather than an emulator or remake, using C++ for logic and Vulkan for rendering.
- Users must supply their own dumped copy of the original PS4 game data, as the port contains no Konami assets.
- The port supports NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 3.1/4.1, Intel XeSS, and frame generation on compatible GPUs.
- Additional features include ray-traced shadows, photo mode, a loop browser, and experimental VR support via OpenXR.
- Performance tests on an RTX 4060 laptop showed over 100 FPS at 1080p with DLSS, reaching 200+ FPS with frame generation.
Background
P.T. was released in 2014 as a playable teaser for Silent Hills, a horror game by Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro. Konami cancelled the project in 2015 and removed P.T. from the PlayStation Store, making it difficult to obtain legally. This port follows a trend of community-driven preservation efforts for discontinued games, similar to recent mods that extend DLSS frame generation to older GPU generations.
How outlets are covering it
Wccftech emphasizes the technical achievements of the port, highlighting its native architecture and extensive modern features like DLSS 4.5 and ray tracing. MP1st focuses on the accessibility of the port, noting that it is free and available on GitHub, while also warning users about the risks of installing unknown files. Rue Morgue frames the port as a significant game preservation effort, noting that Kojima reposted coverage of the project, which fans interpret as approval. Killscreen provides a technical analysis, comparing the port to museum conservation methods and noting that it is a migration rather than an emulation or reinterpretation. All sources agree on the port's technical merits but differ in their emphasis, with Wccftech and MP1st focusing on features and accessibility, while Rue Morgue and Killscreen focus on preservation and cultural significance.
Why it matters
This port ensures that P.T., a landmark in horror game design, remains playable for future generations, especially as the original PS4 hardware ages and the game is no longer available through official channels. It also demonstrates the potential of community-driven preservation efforts to extend the life of classic games with modern features.
What to watch
The port is currently available for download on GitHub. Users can expect further updates and improvements as the developer continues to refine the project. There is no official statement from Konami regarding the port, but Kojima's repost of coverage suggests tacit approval.
- P.T. Native PC Port 1.0 Is Out Now With DLSS 4.5, Frame Generation, Ray Tracing, Mods, And More Wccftech
- 12 Years Later, Canceled Kojima Game 'P.T.' Makes A Comeback Polygon.com
- Horror Hit "P.T." Just Got a Fully Playable PC Port MP1st
- Fan Decompiles Hideo Kojima’s “P.T.” Into a Native, Modernized Rebuild RUE MORGUE
- The demo Konami deleted is being ported, not remade www.killscreen.com
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