Bloober Team, fresh off the success of their Silent Hill 2 remake, has announced a new partnership with Konami to develop a game based on one of Konami's iconic IPs. While specifics remain under wraps, Bloober's expertise in horror and the phenomenal reception of the Silent Hill 2 remake (which sold 2 million copies) strongly suggest another entry in the Silent Hill franchise is likely. Konami will serve as both publisher and rights holder for this mystery project.
Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno shared the following statement:
Konami, a legendary name in gaming, sought a partner to revitalize one of their most iconic franchises—Silent Hill. Bloober Team was chosen for our expertise in horror and atmospheric storytelling. In 2021, we signed a partnership agreement, culminating in the October 2022 announcement that we were developing the Silent Hill 2 remake. The remake’s success, achieving an 86/100 on Metacritic and 88/100 on OpenCritic, along with numerous awards including IGN Japan's Game of the Year 2024 and the IGN Community Awards' Best Horror Game of the Year, solidified the trust between our companies. This success led to another agreement for a new project, aligning with Bloober Team's strategic plan for internal development expansion. Our collaboration with Konami has been incredibly fruitful, and the Silent Hill 2 remake's success speaks for itself. We've shared knowledge and experience to create high-quality productions. While details are scarce, we're confident fans will be thrilled with our next collaboration. We eagerly anticipate sharing something truly special.
The Silent Hill 2 remake, released October 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam (with no Xbox Series X|S version announced yet), swiftly sold one million copies within days of launch. While potentially the fastest-selling Silent Hill game ever, official confirmation from Konami is pending. IGN awarded the remake an 8/10, praising it as a "great way to visit – or revisit – one of the most dread-inducing destinations in the history of survival horror."
AnswerSee ResultsThe Silent Hill 2 remake's success has significantly bolstered Konami's plans for the franchise, with Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall already in development. A film adaptation of Silent Hill 2 is also on the horizon, and PC modders are already creatively altering the remake.
The nature of Bloober Team's new Konami project remains a mystery. Is it a remake of a classic Silent Hill title, or an entirely new entry in the franchise? Only time will tell. For those tackling the Silent Hill 2 remake, resources including a walkthrough, ending guide, key locations guide, and New Game+ information are available.
