Over two and a half years have passed since Silent Hill f was announced. Since then, Konami Japan’s teams have been working diligently to ensure this new episode can revitalize the franchise on solid grounds, as dark and atmospheric as we like them. Naturally, following the critical and commercial success of the Silent Hill 2 remake, Konami has regained its appetite for traditional video games. And when discussing tradition, what could be better than setting the scene in 1960s Japan, with a secluded countryside village like Ebisugaoka, where an unsettling mist suddenly manifests grotesque and dismembered creatures? We will embody Hinako Shimizu, a high school student who is suddenly engulfed by this mist, transforming her home into a nightmarish place.
Silent Hill F is a game developed through the collaboration between producer Motoi Okamoto, formerly of Nintendo and known for his work on Luigi’s Mansion, Pikmin, and Pikmin 2, who joined Konami in June 2019, and author Ryukishi07, recognized for his graphic novels such as Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Umineko no Naku Koro ni. Additionally, composer Akira Yamaoka is part of the project and has contributed signature haunting melodies. Together, they aim to revitalize the series with an atmosphere reminiscent of Project Zero, where psychological horror takes precedence over visual horror, within a distinctly Japanese setting.
Meanwhile, Konami has taken the initiative by posting a message on its official website to clarify that Silent Hill f is an adult-oriented game that will explore particularly challenging themes. Here is the development team’s description of the game’s content:—(Do not use this additional text. It was only for context and should be disregarded.)
This game contains representations of sexual discrimination, child maltreatment, harassment, drug-induced hallucinations, torture, and explicit images of violence.
This game takes place in Japan during the 1960s and features representations based on customs and culture from that era. These representations do not reflect the opinions or values of the developers or other involved individuals.
If at any time you feel uncomfortable during the game, take a break or discuss your feelings with a trusted individual.—Silent Hill f, announced by Konami Japan two and a half years ago, is nearing completion following extensive efforts from their development teams. Inspired by the success of Silent Hill 2’s remake, this new installment aims to revitalize the series by returning to its roots in psychological horror. Set in 1960s Japan within a remote village named Ebisugaoka, players will assume the role of high school student Hinako Shimizu as she navigates through a mist that transforms her familiar surroundings into a nightmarish environment filled with grotesque creatures.The game’s creation is a collaborative effort involving producer Motoi Okamoto (known for Luigi’s Mansion and Pikmin series), author Ryukishi07 (notable for graphic novels like Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Umineko no Naku Koro ni), and composer Akira Yamaoka, renowned for his eerie soundtracks in previous Silent Hill titles. Their objective is to recreate the atmospheric depth of psychological horror reminiscent of Project Zero within a uniquely Japanese context.Konami has stated that Silent Hill f is an adult-oriented game featuring mature themes such as sexual discrimination, child abuse, harassment, drug-induced hallucinations, torture, and graphic violence. These elements are portrayed as reflections of societal customs and cultural practices from the 1960s Japan setting and do not represent the beliefs or values of the developers involved.
