Konami seems quite happy with the performance, as indicated by their latest press release, which reads, “This achievement reinforces the series’ status as an iconic horror franchise that continues to resonate with fans yearning for an unsettling psychological horror experience.”
Silent Hill f is the first all-new mainline entry in the series since 2012, but thankfully, it managed to meet expectations, marking a confident return defined by sharp storytelling and an excellent sense of place. It follows high schooler Hinako Shimizu, who one day finds her hometown of Ebisugaoka shrouded in fog, as she sets off on a journey dense with symbolism and creepy monsters. Although its combat is its weakest link, its sense of ambiance and thematic cohesiveness make up for this.
While the Silent Hill series contains several of the most celebrated survival horror games of all time, it went through rough times after Konami disbanded Team Silent, the studio behind the first four games; beyond just not making Silent Hill games, Konami wasn’t making very new video games at all during this period, largely focusing on remasters. However, after this rocky stretch and a lengthy absence, the back-to-back releases of the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f indicate that the series is on a stronger footing than it has been in a very long time.
Additionally, there are two more Silent Hill games already announced, including a Silent Hill 1 remake from Bloober Team and Silent Hill: Townfall, from Stories Untold and Observation studio Screen Burn Interactive. It may be a while until we see either, though, as the remake was only recently announced, and Townfall has largely been radio silent since it was announced back in 2022.