Konami unveils SILENT HILL f: A haunting new chapter in the iconic horror franchise

Konami is ready to scare the pants off you once again, and today they have announced a new entry into the venerable Silent Hill franchies – Silent Hill f. Let's get into the setting to see what's coming our way very soon:

Set in 1960s Japan, this chilling new installment immerses players in an eerie and haunting world where horror and psychological tension intertwine in an unforgettable narrative experience to find beauty in terror.

In the remote mountain town of Ebisugaoka, teenager Shimizu Hinako leads an unremarkable life—until a thick fog descends, transforming her once-familiar home into a desolate and terrifying place. With the town seemingly abandoned and an unknown, creeping menace lurking in the mist, Hinako must navigate the spectral remnants of her past, solve intricate puzzles, and battle horrifying entities to survive.

Faced with impossible decisions, she must ultimately choose between beauty and madness, confronting the horrors that await within the fog.

It's always that pesky fog, isn't it? The team at Konami is teaming up with visionary horror writer Ryukishi07 to bring this entry to life. He had this to say about the upcoming project:

To this day, I remember the feeling of my first encounter with the strangling and oppressive atmosphere of SILENT HILL. It still deeply haunts me, and it still utterly fascinates me. It's an honor to find myself involved with a series I have so many memories with. I've poured all my efforts into this story, so much so that I don't think I would mind if it was the last thing I ever wrote.

 To me, the SILENT HILL series is more than just a collection of stories, it's a medium; an amazing, phenomenal way of exploring and experiencing a person's heart and mind. It's my hope that players out there will come to appreciate it in the same way. To all of our overseas friends, I hope you'll enjoy a look at what SILENT HILL might be like if set somewhere a little different, like Japan.

Ryukishi07 isn't the only well-known name on this project – he's joined by monster designer and illustrator, kera. kera is working to to build a visual experience that delivers the same horror of the original, while updating it for a new audience.

Who else is joining the all-start production cast? Well, we have a bit of a peek behind the scenes:

Legendary composer Akira Yamaoka, who has been a defining force in the SILENT HILL series for over 25 years, returns to craft the chilling soundscapes of SILENT HILL f. Responsible for composing the music for the game's Fog World, Yamaoka blends haunting melodies attuned to SILENT HILL's psychological horror roots to create a universally unsettling experience that resonates with longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Accompanying Akira Yamaoka, well-renowned game composer Kensuke Inage will be responsible for composing the music for the game’s Otherworld, adding a unique auditory contrast between the two Worlds in SILENT HILL f. Kensuke is credited in over 30 video game titles with a distinctive mastery in blending Japanese music elements with contemporary styles.

On the success of the SILENT HILL 2 remake, producer, Motoi Okamoto leads the project with a vision of reinvigorating the series through its first-ever Japanese setting. He emphasizes the game’s unique approach to horror, balancing traditional SILENT HILL psychological elements with the distinctive aesthetic of Japanese folklore and fear.

There's no doubt that Konami is going all out on this one, and from the trailer, there's a lot to be excited about if you're a horror fan. You can wishlist it on your platform of choice, as this one is coming to PC (Steam, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.