Konami's latest Silent Hill Transmission has arrived, and it was entirely focused on the eagerly awaited Silent Hill f, set to transport players to 1960s Japan. First announced in 2022, this entry in the beloved horror franchise was described as a game set in a "beautiful, therefore terrifying" world. It was also revealed that the narrative would be penned by Ryukishi07, the acclaimed Japanese visual novel writer behind the Higurashi and Umineko series.
After almost three years, fans are 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* and shared a wealth of new details. The game aims to "find the beauty in terror" and presents players with a beautiful yet terrifying choice set in 1960s Japan. While the specific decision remains under wraps, Konami provided a glimpse into the story:"Shimizu Hinkao was living her life as an ordinary teenager," the official description 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 offer an original story perfect for new players, yet it includes Easter eggs for series veterans. The game is set in the fictional Japanese town of Ebisugaoka, inspired by Kanayama, Gero, in the Gifu Prefecture.
Creature and character designer Kera shared a message that should excite fans about the horrors awaiting them 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 will play a crucial role in Silent Hill f, with long-time Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage (known for his work on the Dynasty Warriors series) collaborating to craft the soundscapes for both the Fog World and Otherworld.
"I have composed music for an unsettling yet beautiful world that uses imagery from shrines, blending ancient Japanese court music with ambient echoes," Inage said. "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 was confirmed that Silent Hill f will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
