Silent Hill fans may be in for a treat, as the release of Silent Hill f might be closer than initially anticipated. Konami’s upcoming title, the first brand-new main series Silent Hill game in over a decade, has generated considerable excitement, and recent developments suggest it could launch sooner than the expected 2026 timeframe.
Silent Hill f stands out from other games in the series with a clear 1960s setting, moving the franchise away from the legendary town of Silent Hill and into Japan. Players will experience the story of Hinako Shimizu, a student trying to make it through a strange and lethal fog that engulfs her hometown. Konami recently gave fans a close-up glimpse at the game in a special presentation.
Putting fuel on the fire, Silent Hill f is now available for pre-order, although Konami neglected to announce a firm release date during the event. This move, coupled with the fact that the game was rated by ESRB, suggests that Silent Hill f is all but complete with its development stage. Games are rated by ESRB when they are content-complete, meaning they are ready for release.
While others wonder if it will be released in 2026, the pre-orders opening up and ESRB rating imply that it may be released in 2025. The argument is that Konami may be deliberately holding back until Rockstar Games announces the actual date of Grand Theft Auto 6. The release of such a big game could potentially strongly impact other games released at or near the same time. With GTA 6 aiming for a fall 2025 launch, Konami may be looking to the same period for Silent Hill f, and October is the right time of year for a bloody horror title.
But whether Silent Hill f will come out in 2025 remains to be seen. How it is being advertised has given hope to the devoted.
