Konami Unveils "Silent Hill f" for Fans Old and New

Silent Hill f isn't tied to the existing Silent Hill series. Similar to Silent Hill 2, it presents a self-contained narrative "separate from previous entries."

Publisher Konami officially clarified via X/Twitter that this latest horror installment—traditionally set in an eerie American resort town—will be "an entirely fresh title" designed for both series newcomers and veterans alike.

This standalone approach has precedent in the franchise. While Silent Hill 1, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill Origins share direct connections, other titles—most famously Silent Hill 2—feature looser ties to the setting. Notably, portions of Silent Hill 4: The Room and Homecoming unfold outside the namesake town. Konami's confirmation decisively establishes that players won't need franchise knowledge to understand Silent Hill f's 1960s Japan setting.

Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f follows Shimizu Hinako, a teenage girl battling societal pressures. The story comes from Ryukishi07 (When They Cry series), and as the Japanese reveal trailer indicated, it marks the franchise's first 18+ CERO:Z rating in Japan.

While ratings remain tentative during development, previous Japanese-produced Silent Hill games (Silent Hill through The Room) received CERO:C (15+) ratings. International entries typically earned CERO:C or CERO:D (17+) classifications. Silent Hill f currently holds Mature (US), PEGI 18 (Europe), and CERO:Z (Japan) ratings.

No release window exists for Silent Hill f, and developer No Code hasn't shared updates about their separate project, Townfall.