The new installment of Konami's historic psychological horror franchise surpassed 2 million copies sold and established itself as one of the major successes of the genre in 2026.
The protagonist, Shimizu Hinako, must survive within the fictional village of Ebisugaoka, shrouded in a mysterious fog that completely transforms the environment.
The new approach was widely praised by players due to its combination of:
Japanese folklore
psychological horror
emotional symbolism
constant tension
The script was written by Ryukishi07, known for his mystery and psychological horror stories.
Meanwhile, part of the soundtrack was once again composed by Akira Yamaoka, one of the most iconic figures in the entire Silent Hill franchise.
The combination of narrative, music, and artistic direction allowed for the creation of a much more disturbing and emotional atmosphere than other recent installments.
The enormous success of Silent Hill f strengthens Konami's strategy to relaunch the saga after several years of questioned projects.
After the positive reception of:
Silent Hill 2 Remake
Silent Hill: The Short Message
the company is already working on Silent Hill: Townfall, scheduled for 2026.
This new project will transfer psychological horror to a Scottish coastal town and aims to continue the new creative direction of the franchise.
The commercial performance of the game has once again positioned Silent Hill among the most relevant franchises in the survival horror genre.
In addition to its sales success, the title generated a strong impact on social media, forums, and streaming platforms, where thousands of players began to debate theories, Japanese cultural references, and connections with classic titles from the saga.
For Konami, the phenomenon of Silent Hill f represents not only an economic triumph but also the definitive recovery of one of the most important horror franchises in the history of video games.
Silent Hill f reached a new commercial milestone after surpassing 2 million copies sold worldwide since its launch in September 2025.
The figure was confirmed by Konami, which highlighted the strong commercial and cultural impact of the new installment of the historic survival horror franchise.
The video game had already surprised at its launch by selling over a million units in just 24 hours, establishing itself as one of the most successful debuts in the entire saga.
The success of Silent Hill f reflects the enormous interest that still exists around the franchise after years of uncertainty and irregular projects.
The new installment managed to capture both classic fans and new generations thanks to a proposal that mixes:
psychological horror
Japanese setting
narrative exploration
oppressive atmospheres
grotesque creatures
The game is available on:
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series
PC via Steam
Epic Games Store
Microsoft Store
One of the most important changes in Silent Hill f was abandoning the traditional settings of the United States to move the story to rural Japan in the 1960s.
