“Silent Hill is back! First Free Game in a Decade Out Now – Available on PS5”
One of the world’s most iconic horror game franchises is returning after ten years. Konami shocked fans with not one but two announcements – and the latest entry is available today totally free on PS5.
The Silent Hill Saga – A Blast from the Past
Silent Hill was a noughties hit spanning several games and even two movies. Fans of the series have been itching for a new game since the ill-fated P.T. demo that was released in 2014.
Konami’s Approach to the New Silent Hill Game
“We wanted to make a new, modern Silent Hill. As part of that we explored how we could incorporate contemporary problems,” said Motoi Okamoto, a producer from Konami.
Silent Hill: The Short Message – A Look into the Game
This latest installment, Silent Hill: The Short Message, follows protagonist Anita as she finds her sense of reality shattered by a series of bizarre and otherworldly spaces and a twisted monster. The game lasts around an hour and a half.
The Revival and Remake
“In 2022, we announced a revival for the Silent Hill series, along with several new titles in development, and this marks the first of that new wave of games to be released,” Motoi Okamoto added enthusiastically. Additionally, fans learned that Silent Hill 2 is being remade for the PS5 with “improved and modernized” combat.
In conclusion, the return of Silent Hill came during a jam-packed PlayStation State of Play, an event the gaming giant uses to tease all its upcoming projects. It’s good news for horror game fans as the iconic franchise is rebooted and revamped for a new generation.