
The critical and commercial success of the Silent Hill 2 remake, with over two million copies sold in just two months and an 86% rating on Metacritic, has brought positive news. Konami issued a statement confirming a new agreement for a joint project. At this point, few details are available beyond the fact that it involves a “Konami franchise.” This could range from a new Silent Hill remake to a Metal Gear Solid remasterization, or even a return of Castlevania. It might also encompass something entirely different such as a fresh Ganbare Goemon title or a revival of Zone of the Enders. The press release highlights that “Bloober Team are the Polish masters of horror,” and it is probable that Konami will leverage their strong reputation in this collaboration.
The trust established through the success of SILENT HILL 2 has paved the way for a new agreement on a forthcoming project. This agreement is in line with Bloober Team’s strategic plan to grow its internal development division within a proprietary framework.
Our collaboration with KONAMI has been highly productive, as evidenced by the success of SILENT HILL 2. Through the exchange of knowledge and expertise, we have managed to produce a high-quality game together. While we cannot disclose many specifics at this moment, we are confident that fans will share our excitement about our partnership. Piotr Babieno, CEO of Bloober Team, stated, “We look forward to sharing something truly special with players when the time is right.”
Although the specifics of the project have not been disclosed, it has been confirmed that the game will be based on KONAMI’s intellectual property. KONAMI will continue to serve as both the publisher and rights holder for the game.
Konami and Bloober Team, following the success of the Silent Hill 2 remake, have signed a new agreement for a joint project involving a “Konami franchise”. This could be a remake, remasterization, or a return of various Konami games such as Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, or even a new title like Ganbare Goemon or Zone of the Enders. Given Bloober Team’s expertise in horror, they will likely lead development. While details are limited, both parties express enthusiasm and aim to deliver a high-quality game based on Konami’s intellectual property, with Konami retaining publishing and rights holder roles.We leave you to speculate about this announcement. Note that we have removed our forums…