Konami is planning follow-up releases in the Silent Hill franchise after the recent commercial and critical reception of its first post-hiatus wave of games.
Konami is planning follow-up releases in the Silent Hill franchise after the recent commercial and critical reception of its first post-hiatus wave of games. Producer Motoi Okamoto confirmed the company is already developing concepts for a second and third wave of titles, though specific projects remain undisclosed. This announcement follows the successful rollout of three titles announced in 2022: a Silent Hill 2 remake, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall. Townfall, released last month, places players in 1990s Scotland as protagonist Simon Ordell and earned an 8/10 from IGN, which described it as "a welcome shot in the arm" for the long-running series. Okamoto stated the initial wave’s completion brought relief and positive feedback, but emphasized the need to continue expanding the franchise to avoid perceptions of cancellation. He noted that a single release felt insufficient to sustain momentum, especially after the cancellation of Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills project previously stalled further development. Bloober Team, responsible for the Silent Hill 2 remake, had earlier confirmed work on a reimagining of the original Silent Hill, aligning with Konami’s broader revival strategy. The company has not provided timelines or details about upcoming titles beyond the acknowledged planning phase.
- Publisher
- ign
- Reliability
- high
- Published
- 10/10/2026, 11:23:01 AM
- Retrieved
- 10/10/2026, 11:23:01 AM
- Relevance
- 80%
- Confidence
- 85%

