The Silent Hill franchise has been in need of a renaissance, and Bloober Team's impressive remake of Silent Hill 2 seems to have finally reignited interest in the series. Silent Hill is an essential franchise in the horror genre, but until recently, new chapters have failed to hit the same highs as its original entries. Despite initial skepticism, the Silent Hill 2 remake offered players a worthy new version of the beloved title, which has helped end 2024 on a high note for horror.
Although Silent Hill 2 is likely going to be noted as one of the strongest releases of the year, there is still more time for Konami to take advantage of this success as 2024 begins to fade away. Much of Silent Hill's future is a mystery, but there is at least some knowledge of what lies on the horizon. With Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall presumably still in development, Konami is in the perfect position to surprise fans with a long-awaited update for both projects.
Crafty Silent Hill 2 Fan Turns Pizza Boxes Into a Replica of Pyramid Head's Helmet
A gamer builds a replica of the pizza box Pyramid Head mask that was a pre-order bonus for the Silent Hill 2 remake's digital Deluxe Edition.
Now is the Perfect Moment For the Silent Hill Franchise to Reveal Its Upcoming Games
Two Projects With Long Overdue Updates
During a livestream event back in October 2022, Konami revealed Silent Hill f and Townfall alongside the announcement of the Silent Hill 2 remake. Two years later, progress and details regarding both games have been incredibly secretive, leaving many fans eager to learn more. The announcement trailers for Silent Hill f and Townfall were incredibly cryptic, but compelling. The short, yet spine-chilling, teaser trailers offered promising sneak peeks at what could be in store for the franchise, and Silent Hill 2's remake has made many longtime fans and newcomers more confident in the future of the series.
Bold New Directions Planned For Silent Hill
Details about both games may be sparse, but their ambitious new directions for the series are one of the most intriguing aspects of the two projects. Silent Hill f is taking some serious liberties with the franchise, as it sets to bring the story to 1960s rural Japan. Stepping so far away from the fictional American town raises a plethora of questions, and there will hopefully be answers about what that entails sooner, rather than later. There is also a tease of grotesque body horror mixed with beautifully horrific plant life, bringing a fascinating contrast into the spotlight.
While both games are being published by Konami, Silent Hill f is developed by NeoBard Entertainment Limited, while Silent Hill: Townfall is developed by No Code.
However, Townfall remains even more mysterious than its fellow Silent Hill entry. It was recently revealed that Townfall is still in development, but besides that, it's incredibly secretive. As of now, all that is concretely known is that there were initially plans for the project to launch an anthology series, but it's unclear if that still remains the case.
Silent Hill Has the Perfect Stage to Close Out the Year With a Bang
Konami Coasting On Its Impressive Success
Now that it has been two long years since Silent Hill f and Townfall were announced, the final months of 2024 would be the best moment to bring some fresh news to light. The year has flown by, but one of the biggest gaming events in the industry still has yet to arrive: The Game Awards. There is no way to know what is slated for the event yet, but it could present the ideal moment for Silent Hill's future projects to ride on the high of the Silent Hill 2 remake's praise.
Thankfully, it seems as though both projects are still in development, so that is at least a promising sign for those who are eager for an update. Bloober Team's work on Silent Hill 2 has impressed many, and although the studio isn't developing Silent Hill f or Townfall, it has made the future of Silent Hill look much brighter.
Silent Hill 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- October 8, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bloober Team
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
High-end Graphics and Sound
With ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you'll feel like you're standing in the thick of it.
Larger Environments
Explore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.
Over-the-shoulder Camera
The remake moves from the original's fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.
Evolved Combat Gameplay
Familiar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Prequel(s)
- Silent Hill
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unsupported
- PC Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)
- 26.5 hours
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
