Bloober Team, fresh off the success of their critically acclaimed Silent Hill 2 remake, has announced a new partnership with Konami to develop a game based on one of Konami's iconic IPs. While neither company has revealed the title or franchise, Bloober's expertise in horror and the phenomenal reception of the Silent Hill 2 remake (selling over 2 million copies) strongly suggest another entry in the Silent Hill universe is on the horizon. Konami will serve as both publisher and rights holder for this mysterious new project.
Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno offered this 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, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam (with no Xbox Series X|S version announced yet), swiftly sold over one million copies within days of launch. While potentially the fastest-selling Silent Hill game ever, this record awaits official confirmation from Konami. 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 recent projects like Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall, a forthcoming film adaptation of Silent Hill 2, and the active modding community enhancing the PC version.
The nature of Bloober Team's new Konami project remains a mystery. Will it be a remake of a classic Silent Hill title, or an entirely new addition to the franchise? Only time will tell. For those tackling the Silent Hill 2 remake, resources including a walkthrough, ending guide, key location guide, and New Game+ information are readily available.
