Key Takeaways
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- Silent Hill franchise is back with a new release every year starting from 2024, and the pace is expected to continue indefinitely.
- The next Silent Hill game, Silent Hill: Townfall, is scheduled for 2026, while another title is planned for 2028.
- An unannounced Silent Hill project is also in development, and the remake of the first Silent Hill is expected in either 2027 or 2028.
- Konami encourages fans to anticipate upcoming announcements as they aim to maintain strong interest in the Silent Hill series through consistent releases.
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Yearly Silent Hill Resurgence Continues in 2027 and Beyond
After a 12-year hiatus, Konami revived the Silent Hill franchise in 2024 with the remake of Silent Hill 2, followed by Silent Hill f in 2025. According to Motoi Okamoto, head of Silent Hill at Konami, the company intends to release one Silent Hill game per year, with Silent Hill: Townfall scheduled for 2026. In an interview with Famitsu, Okamoto stated that Konami is already producing a new Silent Hill game for 2027, and a third title is in development for 2028. He also hinted at unannounced Silent Hill projects, in addition to the announced remake of the first Silent Hill, expected in 2027 or 2028. Okamoto told Famitsu, “Including announced and unannounced titles, we aim for an annual release pace. I don’t know how far we’ll get, but I’ll continue to give my best as Silent Hill series producer.” He concluded by encouraging fans to anticipate upcoming announcements, as Konami aims to maintain strong interest in the Silent Hill series through consistent releases.
In Case You Missed It
As we wrap up our gaming roundup, don’t miss Marcus Thompson’s insightful analysis of the year in review, published just last week on December 29th. In “Sony and Xbox Dominated Players in 2025”, he delves into How Long to Beat’s end-of-year lists, revealing who truly reigned supreme among console giants like PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo. Spoiler alert: Xbox took home the crown with three games leading the pack! Meanwhile, Ryukishi07, the mastermind behind Silent Hill f, has acknowledged the game’s deep connections to his earlier visual novel masterpiece, Umineko When They Cry. Sophie Laurent explores these hidden references in her recent post, ‘Silent Hill f Filled with References to Visual Novel’, published on December 29th. You’ll discover how characters like Hinako, Rinko, and Sakuko are nods to Hina, Rin, and Saku from Umineko. Lastly, while we’re still holding out hope for a Silent Hill 2 remake on Nintendo Switch 2, Ahmed Hassan’s latest piece, ‘Silent Hill 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 Depends on Konami’, published on December 23rd, shares that Bloober Team’s plans might hinge on the success of Layers of Fear on the upcoming console. Give it a read to stay updated on this eerie possibility.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Silent Hill: Origins |
| Brief Summary | Silent Hill: Origins takes place several years before the events of the first game. Travis Grady, a trucker who suffers from visions that are somehow familiar to him, is running late for a delivery one night. He decides to make up for lost time by taking a detour through Silent Hill on his way to Brahms. On the outskirts of Silent Hill, a cloaked figure darts into the road in front of him. Travis slams on the brakes and exits his truck to check on their condition, without know where he is putting himself.
Silent Hill: Origins is the fifth installment in the Silent Hill survival horror series, and a prequel to the original game. As in the previous entries, the player move back and forth between nightmare and real versions of the town, gathering items used to solve puzzles and open up new areas. Monsters of various types provide obstacles and, in series tradition, are mostly disturbingly twisted versions of humanity. The main character can fight with his bare fists or use melee weapons. Unlike previous games in the series, melee weapons break after a time. There are also one-shot items that can be thrown and several guns. There is no HUD, but the edge of the screen turns red when the protagonist is near death. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable |
| Released | November 6, 2007 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 18 |
| Languages | English, Polish |
| Genre | Climax LA |
| Genre | Konami Digital Entertainment |
| Ratings | 77/100 (126 reviews) |
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Links to external sources for further reading
- Not-So-SilentNot-So-Silentthegamer.com
- After getting Silent Hill 'back on track,' Konami wants to make it an annual franchiseAfter getting Silent Hill 'back on track,' Konami wants to make it an annual franchiseleveluptalk.com
- Konami Is Turning Silent Hill Into An Annual FranchiseKonami Is Turning Silent Hill Into An Annual Franchisekotaku.com