Konami`s beloved Silent Hill series has made a resounding return this month with the launch of Silent Hill f, which has immediately set a high bar for its sales performance. Konami announced today that the highly anticipated horror title impressively surpassed 1 million units sold within its first 24 hours on the market.
These remarkable sales figures encompass both physical and digital copies distributed across all major platforms, including PC and consoles. For context, the Silent Hill 2 remake, released earlier in 2024, took three days to achieve the same 1 million unit milestone. It`s also worth noting that Silent Hill f offered a period of early access to players who purchased premium editions.
The development of Silent Hill f was led by NeoBards Entertainment, while the Silent Hill 2 remake was crafted by Bloober Team. The new installment transports players to a chilling version of 1960s Japan, where the protagonist, Hinako Shimizu, must navigate intricate puzzles and brave encounters with grotesque and terrifying monsters.
“Silent Hill f is not just a return to form, it`s a remarkable evolution; it`s a visual spectacle, a mastercraft in psychological horror, a work of narrative brilliance, and a new benchmark for the Silent Hill series.”
The game has also garnered significant critical acclaim, with GameSpot awarding Silent Hill f a stellar 9 out of 10. Reviewer Jessica Cogswell`s enthusiastic assessment highlights the game`s profound impact and its potential to redefine expectations for the franchise.
While no further Silent Hill games have been announced at this time, fans of the franchise have other reasons to anticipate the future. A new film adaptation, titled “Return to Silent Hill,” is slated for release in 2026, with Christophe Gans, director of the 2006 Silent Hill movie, at the helm. Interestingly, 2026 is also set to feature the debut of a new Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, indicating a busy year for horror cinema.