New Silent Hill Game: A Fresh Start for All Players, Says Konami

Konami has officially announced that Silent Hill f is not a sequel to any of the existing Silent Hill games. Instead, mirroring the approach of Silent Hill 2, it will present a standalone story, "independent from the series." This confirmation came via a post on X/Twitter, where Konami stated that this latest addition to the horror franchise will be "a completely new title" accessible even to those who have never experienced the Silent Hill series before.

While it's true that Silent Hill 1, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill Origins are interconnected, other entries in the series, such as Silent Hill 2, have offered narratives with less direct ties to the town. Similarly, parts of Silent Hill 4: The Room and Homecoming occur outside the titular town. Konami's recent statement reassures fans that understanding Silent Hill f's unique 1960s Japanese setting won't require prior knowledge of the 26-year-old series.

Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f follows the journey of Shimizu Hinako, a teenager grappling with the weight of societal and familial expectations. The narrative is penned by Ryukishi07, the acclaimed creator behind the When They Cry visual novel series. As highlighted in the Japanese-language reveal trailer released in March, Silent Hill f marks a significant milestone as the first Silent Hill game to receive an 18+ rating certification in Japan.

Although the game is still under development, its ratings are subject to change. However, previous entries like Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill: The Room have typically been rated CERO:C (for ages 15 and up) in Japan. Other games in the series developed outside Japan have received ratings of CERO:C or CERO:D (for ages 17+). Currently, Silent Hill f is rated Mature in the U.S., PEGI 18 in Europe, and CERO:Z in Japan.

As of now, there is no release date set for Silent Hill f, and details about No Code's upcoming Silent Hill game, Townfall, remain undisclosed.