Konami's latest Silent Hill Transmission has arrived, and it was fully dedicated to the much-anticipated game, Silent Hill f, set in 1960s Japan. First announced in 2022, Silent Hill f was described as a game that promises a "beautiful, therefore terrifying" experience, penned by the renowned Japanese visual novel writer, Ryukishi07, known for the Higurashi and Umineko series.
After nearly three years, we're finally getting a deeper look into Silent Hill f, and here's everything you need to know.
Silent Hill f Aims to 'Find the Beauty in Terror' and Present Players With a Beautiful Yet Terrifying Choice in 1960s Japan
Konami unveiled a brand-new trailer for Silent Hill f along with a wealth of new information. The game aims to "find the beauty in terror" and will challenge players with a beautiful yet terrifying decision set in the backdrop of 1960s Japan. Although the exact nature of this decision remains undisclosed, Konami shared a glimpse of the storyline:"Shimizu Hinkao was living her life as an ordinary teenager," the official synopsis reads. "That is, until her town is suddenly shrouded in fog and begins to change in a horrific way. Now, she must explore a town she no longer recognizes while solving puzzles, fighting strange enemies, and doing everything she can to survive... in order to face the ultimate decision that she must make. This is a tale about a beautiful yet terrifying choice."
Silent Hill f will introduce an original story that welcomes new players while including Easter Eggs for long-time fans of the series. The game is set in the fictional Japanese town of Ebisugaoka, inspired by the real location of Kanayama, Gero, in Gifu Prefecture.
Creature and character designer kera shared an exciting message for fans, hinting at the horrors they can expect in Silent Hill f:
"I love the Silent Hill series, and it's been a big influence on me," Kera said. "In particular, I am constantly remembering Silent Hill 2, and the messages on the walls, the music, and the monster designs. So, when it came to Silent Hill f, and bringing the setting to Japan, we had to come up with something that felt just a little different, and I had to really think about how to get that feeling.
"The monster designs were the hardest. I had to consider everything that's come in Silent Hill before, and figure out how to take this game in a different direction, but still be Silent Hill. It might not be the exact same blood-smeared, rusting scenery, but I sincerely hope you'll enjoy our vision and the world we've created."Music plays a crucial role in Silent Hill f, with the collaboration of long-time Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage, known for his work on the Dynasty Warriors series. Inage explained, "I have composed music for an unsettling yet beautiful world that uses imagery from shrines, blending ancient Japanese court music with ambient echoes. I wove in various techniques that will connect the player to the protagonist's agony, internal conflict, fear, and other emotions."
While a release date was not announced, it has been confirmed that Silent Hill f will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
