Konami has confirmed a slew of details about the next mainline game in the franchise,Silent Hill f, including the game’s Japanese setting, leading female character, and central story themes.Silent Hill fwill be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and interested players can now take a deeper dive into what to expect from this terrifying yet refreshing new entry in theSilent Hillseries.
Following the success of theSilent Hill 2remake, many had been hopeful that the revitalized series would be able to deliver on not only remakes but new releases. Thanks to a new dedicated showcase, fans have gotten a closer look atSilent Hill f, and audience excitement for thenextSilent Hillgameis now higher than ever.
During theMay 13Silent HillTransmission, Konami showcased a brand-new reveal trailer forSilent Hill fand took a closer look at the behind-the-scenes development process with a number of key creatives.Silent Hillgame seriesproducer Motoi Okamoto, franchise composer Akira Yamaoka, andSilent Hill fstory writer Ryukishi07 shared information on the choice of 1960s Japan as the new setting for the game, inspirations for the music and creatures designs, and central theme of “find the beauty in terror.” It was revealed thatSilent Hill ftakes place in a fictional city called Ebisugaoka, which was inspired by Kanayama, Geru in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, and is the hometown of protagonist Hinako. Ebisugaoka has become engulfed in a fog and overrun with grotesque monsters, and Hinako must fight her way through the terrors, solve challenging puzzles, and battle her own psyche, before facing a horrible ultimatum.
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Combining the classic psychological horrors of theSilent Hillfranchise with an unexpected Japanese setting,Silent Hill flooks to bring thecore elements ofSilent Hillto players in a new way. The familiar Otherworld replaces its traditional chain-link fencing and barbed wire with overgrown flowers and animalistic tendrils, and deformed monsters bring the terrors of Japanese horror to life. According to Ryukichi07, he included a number of mystery elements in the story ofSilent Hill f, and he teased that fans may want to play the game multiple times to answer the questions they will no doubt have by the end of their first experience with the title. Okamoto and Yamaoka frequently reinforced the concept of “beauty in terror,” noting that the game will feel like aSilent Hillgame while providing something entirely new for both veteran and first-time fans to enjoy.
Silent Hill fwill be the first new launch in theiconic horror gaming franchisesince 2012, and expectations for the upcoming release have been incredibly high. Early audience reactions to the new reveal trailer have already been overwhelmingly positive, and many are keeping their fingers crossed thatSilent Hill fwill help to set up the franchise for a prosperous future.
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In 1960s Japan, Shimizu Hinako’s secluded town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog, transforming her home into a haunting nightmare.As the town falls silent and the fog thickens, Hinako must navigate the twisted paths of Ebisugaoka, solving complex puzzles and confronting grotesque monsters to survive.Immerse yourself into Hinako’s world imagined by renowned author Ryukishi07, with entrancing music, including pieces by Akira Yamaoka, and beautiful visuals in a gripping tale of doubt, regret, and inescapable choices. Will Hinako embrace the beauty hidden within terror, or succumb to the madness that lies ahead?Discover a new chapter in the SILENT HILL series, blending psychological horror with a haunting Japanese setting.
