Konami Is Positioning Silent Hill as a Regular Franchise Again

Konami appears to be reshaping the future of Silent Hill by turning the long-dormant horror series into a more consistent, ongoing franchise. After years of inactivity, the publisher now has multiple Silent Hill projects in development at the same time, signaling a clear shift away from one-off revivals toward a steady release strategy.

This renewed momentum follows Konami’s Silent Hill Transmission events and a growing list of confirmed projects, including remakes and entirely new entries. Coverage by IGN highlights how the company has committed to rebuilding the franchise across several studios rather than relying on a single flagship release.

Multiple Silent Hill Projects Are Now in Active Development

Konami has officially confirmed several Silent Hill titles, each handled by a different development team. The most prominent is the Silent Hill 2 remake, developed by Bloober Team, which aims to modernize the classic while retaining its psychological horror roots. The remake marks the first major Silent Hill release in over a decade.

Alongside the remake, Konami has announced Silent Hill f, a new mainline entry set in 1960s Japan, developed by NeoBards Entertainment. This project represents a significant departure from the series’ traditional American settings and suggests Konami is willing to experiment with tone and themes. Eurogamer notes that the game is positioned as a full standalone experience rather than a spin-off.

Another confirmed project is Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by No Code, the studio behind Stories Untold and Observation. Townfall is expected to focus on narrative-driven psychological horror, further expanding the franchise into different creative directions, as reported by Video Games Chronicle.

Why This Looks Like a Long-Term Franchise Strategy

What stands out is not just the number of projects, but how Konami is staggering them across multiple studios. This approach allows the publisher to release Silent Hill content more regularly without overloading a single development team. It mirrors strategies used by other large franchises that maintain visibility through alternating releases.

Industry analysts speaking to GamesIndustry.biz suggest this model reduces risk while keeping the brand active. Instead of waiting many years between releases, Konami can maintain audience interest through a consistent pipeline of games with different scopes and styles.

Konami’s History Makes the Shift Notable

Silent Hill has a complicated history. After a string of mixed receptions and canceled projects, including the highly publicized cancellation of Silent Hills, Konami largely stepped away from big-budget console development for years. The franchise remained inactive while Konami focused on mobile games and legacy IP licensing.

The current wave of Silent Hill announcements marks a clear departure from that period. Rather than testing the waters with a single remake, Konami is committing resources to multiple releases, suggesting renewed confidence in the brand’s long-term value.

What This Means for Quality and Expectations

A more regular release cadence brings both opportunity and risk. On one hand, it allows different creative voices to explore Silent Hill’s themes and keeps the franchise culturally relevant. On the other, fans remain cautious about whether faster output could affect quality or consistency.

So far, Konami has emphasized creative independence for each studio, which may help prevent the series from feeling formulaic. Whether this approach succeeds will depend on how well these projects maintain Silent Hill’s identity while offering meaningful innovation.

What Is Confirmed and What Is Not

At this stage, Konami has not officially stated that Silent Hill will become an annual franchise. There is no confirmed release schedule promising yearly entries. What is clear, however, is that the publisher has multiple Silent Hill games in development at once, a situation that has not existed for the series in many years.

If this strategy continues beyond the current slate of projects, Silent Hill could once again become a regular presence in the horror genre. For now, Konami’s actions suggest a deliberate effort to reestablish the franchise as an ongoing pillar rather than a nostalgic exception.