Konami is already planning the next generation of Silent Hill games.

Background: A Franchise Brought Back From the Dead

Silent Hill had been dormant for years before Konami revived it in dramatic fashion in 2022, announcing five projects simultaneously: Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent Hill f, Silent Hill: Townfall, Silent Hill Ascension, and the film Return to Silent Hill. A sixth project, Silent Hill: The Short Message, was shadowdropped shortly afterward.

Series producer Motoi Okamoto later explained that the key to the franchise's revival was to "cherish" a "strong psychological horror narrative." As long as that narrative core remained intact, he said, the team felt free to be "more liberal and experimental" with gameplay. He pointed to Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall as evidence, noting that all three offer very different gameplay experiences while keeping the storytelling foundation consistent.

The First Wave Lands

That initial slate of games has now been released. Silent Hill: Townfall is out, and Konami considers the first wave a success. In an interview with Famitsu, Okamoto said all three titles the company initially announced were released successfully, describing the mood at Konami as one of relief. He added that the games received high praise and that the company is satisfied with the reception.

Silent Hill: Townfall specifically earned four out of five stars in Eurogamer's review, which called it "an often phenomenal ride; reverent to its roots, rich with ideas, and yes, properly unnerving too." The review also noted a pleasing symmetry in the fact that the two grandfathers of the survival horror genre, Resident Evil and Silent Hill, had bookended the year with their own distinctive highs—one with a warm eye to the past, the other taking bolder, more experimental strides.

What Comes Next: Second and Third Waves

Okamoto made clear that Konami is not stopping after this first wave. He said the company must think about second and third waves of releases and that it is currently looking at a number of projects, though he could not share specific details.

He also revealed that it took time to convince Konami executives to commit to more than a single remake. Speaking as a producer, he said he could not let the franchise end with just one release. He worried that if only one game shipped, people would think development was going to be cancelled again.

Beyond the First Wave: The Original Silent Hill Remake

Separately, Bloober Team—the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake—is now working on a remake of the original Silent Hill. Konami announced that project in June 2025.

What This Means for Readers

For fans of the series, the message is that Konami views the current crop of Silent Hill games as a beginning rather than an ending. The first wave has shipped, the reception has been strong enough to satisfy the publisher, and internal discussions about further projects are already underway. The original Silent Hill remake from Bloober Team remains in development as well, meaning the franchise's revival extends beyond what has already been released. Specific titles, dates, and platforms for the teased second and third waves have not been announced.