Aside from Gran Turismo 7 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the strongest rumours prior to Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal event pertained to a new Silent Hill title purportedly in production at Japan Studio. Konami was quick to dismiss the speculation, but that didn’t stop rampant discussion from occurring online across a variety of sources – the ferocity of the discourse was so strong that it practically felt like a done deal.
But the touted reboot was entirely absent from the Japanese giant’s hour-long presentation. PlayStation bigwig Jim Ryan was eager to stress that the showcase was just a “glimpse” of the PS5’s software lineup, suggesting that it’ll have plenty to more to show us in the near future. However, the silence surrounding, well, Silent Hill in the aftermath of the presentation has been telling; the rumour has all but died out.
Dusk Golem, one of the original rumourmongers, has since taken to Twitter to walk back the speculation a little bit. He claims that he knows with “100 per cent certainty” that Konami was shopping the Silent Hill series around, and that development had started in 2019 with a Japanese developer. He doesn’t, however, confirm that this team is Japan Studio, although he goes on to suggest that others have heard that’s the case.
In defence of Dusk Golem, his Resident Evil: Village speculation turned out to be perfect, and it wasn’t just him talking about Silent Hill – in fact, several other sources, including Rely on Horror, reported very similar things about a Sony developed reboot. For now, though, it looks like we’re going to have to put this rumour on ice. Could the game still happen? Absolutely. But is it looking as likely as it did a few weeks ago? Not at all.
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Same as what happened to "Wild".
Years ago "Black and White" was coming to PS2 Even had pictures in a magazine I still have it........Cancelled Molyneux never said why.
not ready to reveal i guess if production started in 2018 ...
I still remember buying a game on the PS3 and it had an advertisement for a CHILD'S PLAY...play as Chucky game that was coming soon. This was back when the PS3 was only a year old. If Silent Hill wasn't cancelled, then it'll come later on. Other than that, I think before they release a new one, we'll get more remasters of the others. I'd go for a big collection of the 3 from the past (granted they just came out on PS3) and also include the other 2 from the PS3 generation. A nice big collection would be a welcome.
The reason I doubt this is because it makes no sense for the game to be a PS exclusive. If Sony want to use Silent Hill, what's to stop Microsoft using Metal Gear Solid or Nintendo using Castlevania. Konami has despite the poor games lately still been protective of its IP's. I would absolutely love beyond hope to play a good new Silent Hill game, but it just seems like rumours creating rumours. The horror game Japan Studio are making is more likely to be a Siren game than a Silent Hill one.
👆🏻Agreed. Not gonna hold my breathe for this one, despite how badly I want to play a new Silent Hill (and a remaster collection)!
@pip_muzz What do you mean "It makes no sense"? They've done with other games and Microsoft has done this with the Dead Rising series.
@pip_muzz Except Silent Hill 1 and 3 were PS exclusives? Everybody associates those games with Playstation. Saying ‘Nintendo with Castlevania’ is utterly laughable as well since they were pretty much Nintendo exclusive until Symphony of the Night and then they had about 8 games on GBA/DS as well.
@Nepp67 Dead rising was developed by Capcom and not Konami. The last few Silent Hill games have been multiplatform. Arriving on everything from X360 to Nintendo Wii. Sony could technically pay Konami for the rights to develop a silent hil game themselves, but as I said that leaves other companies open to do the same for their other franchises.
Tactically I don't think it makes sense for Sony to buy Silent Hill exclusivity at the risk of competitors buying Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania etc... Exclusivity. Konami would win regardless but I feel if Sony were to do this they'd either buy the Intellectual Property outright or sign a deal with Konami for the whole of the next gen. A game by game basis for each IP is what I think isn't the best play.
@nessisonett wasn't Silent Hill 4 also PS exclusive too?
The more recent games have been multiplatform. Devil May Cry, Resident Evil even GTA were originally Playstation associated but now multiplatform. My point being Silent Hills recent games have all been multiplatform. The best recent Silent Hill game is Shattered Memories which I own on my Nintendo Wii, it's fair to say the current view isn't that it's a Playstation associated franchise.
Nintendo and Castlevania is also simple console related. Bloodlines released for Mega Drive, Rondo of Blood for TurboGrafx. Castlevania games simple came to what consoles were around at the time. The GBA games were pre PSP hence why as the only handheld on the market they were on Nintendo consoles.
So they showed GTA V to open up the show at the show we just seen. They are going to close with GTA VI on the next show most likely. Point is this show was split in half. So there will likely be another show with another 24 plus games likely including Silent Hill, God of War 5, and Socom to name a few, likely PS VR, The console price, etc.
They closed the first show in a manner where you didnt get all the information. Look for the next show to fill in those gaps.
Wow a rumor ended up not turning up accurate? Color me surprised!
@pip_muzz No, I had it on the OG Xbox. Silent Hill 3 has also been released on the 360 as part of the remaster, so that's not really an exclusive any more either.
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That seems likely. I was surprised by the number of games that they showed in the reveal, but they must be holding more back for closer to launch. Maybe a really brief teaser for the new GoW and Silent Hill to sweeten the bitter pill of the price?
Or it was just a rumour and we're not getting another Silent Hill any time soon. But that would make me sad, so I choose to believe the former.
I'm still excited about the possible revival of the franchise but only if Team Silent is working on it (if not, then forget it)... After the team went separate ways, the Silent Hill games became average to mediocre at best.
Also, if by the end of August nothing is reveal, then I will forget completely about it, and move on.
Konami would rather watch the world burn
@Dislecksier Exactly. So I agree with you. I already spoke earlier in this thread how silent Hill is a multiplatform franchise and not necessarily a PS exclusive one.
Call me fool, but i STILL believe it will be real.
Not everything was shown in the PS5 event.
@rpg2000 I have to agree on that, take Yamaoka, Ito and Toyama out of the equation and it's not a real SH game.
@pip_muzz Doesn't matter if it was developed by Capcom, Microsoft has done the same. They aren't innocent here. Sony has done it for years with other series.
Everyone denied such rumor... I ask what’s wrong with you, people?
I believe Silent hill will be shown later.
@pip_muzz I think Silent Hill being a PS exclusive would be along the lines of how Bayonetta is now a Nintendo exclusive...there would never have been a sequel if Nintendo didn’t fund it. If Sony wants to foot the bill to develop a Silent Hill sequel, then the game is basically theirs!
It’s been, what, seven years since the last real game? I’ve already tried to move on, and now I feel like my emotions are being played with!!! Now, in my restless dreams, I see that town...SILENT HILL.
At least there’s the upcoming Dead By Daylight DLC to look forward to. That one’s real.
The existence of this article is an artifact of a blindingly biased perspective, and I mean that in an entirely factual way with no insult intended.
@pip_muzz nah, Silent Hill: The Room (4) came out on PS, PC and Xbox. I've still got my Xbox copy stashed away.
@keihtg That's a very fitting comparison actually.
When you compare it to Bayonetta it does make sense, fair enough.
I still think we'd have heard something more concrete if the rumours are true, but I definitely get what you mean and it's possible
@pip_muzz I kind of agree with you. Konami have been very protective of their IP, MGS Revegeance or whatever in was called, developed by Platinum games was them testing the water I think with going outside of Konami to develop games. It's clear the experience wasn't fun for them. However, if they do nothing with their IPs they'll eventually become worthless.
If Sony were to develop a Silent Hill game, or indeed take on a suite of Konami games in their Japan Studios it would have to be a long term licensing deal. Would Sony do that rather than developing their own IP? Is the Konami IP worth it? I'm not sure developing value for an IP you don't own is sensible business practice. But hey, these sorts of decisions have always been above my pay grade. If Sony are developing a Silent Hill game I'd assume it's because they've bought the IP.
My guess is Sony is saving up the announcement for the price reveal event after Microsoft this July. Imagine Sony showing an exclusive Silent Hil and BOOM whole system for only $499
I'm a little disappointed but this is new age Konami so to be expected.
August is pretty much our last hope. So fingers crossed Konami does something nice for a change.
Well its called a rumor for a reason. Must be a slow news day.
Hi there fellow gamers. Even though the game was absent from the reveal event, it doesn´t mean it´s not going to happen. Jim Ryan did say they still have much more to share, so I´m cautiously optimistic about it. Also I would love this to be real. Game companies should defnitely bring back the franchises that we love to play. Don´t they like money anynore? Cheers and happy gaming to us all
I think you answered your own question, what happened to it? It was a rumour.
Word has it that some devs thought their games were going to be shown at the reveal but they didn't for some reason.
I believe the Dead Space writer had to delete his tweet after the fact because he was hinting at his project being shown during the show. It never appeared.
We'll see.
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