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 remarkable sales of the Silent Hill 2 remake (over 2 million copies sold) strongly suggest another entry in the Silent Hill franchise is in the works. 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 the gaming industry, sought a partner who could breathe new life into one of its most iconic franchises — Silent Hill. Bloober Team was selected for their expertise in horror and atmospheric storytelling, and in 2021, both companies signed a partnership agreement. In October 2022, during the official Silent Hill Transmission livestream, it was announced that Bloober Team was working on a remake of Silent Hill 2, widely regarded as one of the best psychological horror games in history.
The success of the remake proved that Bloober Team had perfectly captured the atmosphere and depth of the original while introducing crucial innovations. The game was well-received by players, earning an 86/100 rating on Metacritic and an 88/100 on OpenCritic, along with numerous awards, including Game of the Year 2024 from IGN Japan and Best Horror Game of the Year from the IGN Community Awards.
The trust built upon the success of Silent Hill 2 laid the foundation for signing another agreement for a new project. The deal aligns with Bloober Team’s strategic plan to expand its internal development division within a first-party framework.
Our collaboration with Konami has been incredibly fruitful, and the success of Silent Hill 2 speaks for itself. By sharing knowledge and experience, we have been able to create high-quality production together. Of course, we can't reveal too many details at this time, but we are confident that fans will be just as excited about our collaboration as we are. We can't wait to share something truly special with players when the time is right.
The Silent Hill 2 remake, released October 8, 2024, on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam (with no Xbox Series X|S version announced yet), quickly surpassed one million copies sold 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 significantly bolsters Konami's renewed focus on the franchise, evident in the development of Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall, alongside a film adaptation of Silent Hill 2. PC modders are also actively enhancing the Silent Hill 2 remake.
The nature of Bloober Team's new Konami project remains a mystery. Will it be a remake of a classic Silent Hill title, or a brand-new entry in the series? Only time will tell. For those needing assistance with the Silent Hill 2 remake, resources including a walkthrough hub, endings guide, key locations guide, and New Game+ information are readily available.
