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Silent Hill: Townfall set for September 2026 release
Silent Hill: Townfall, the latest installment in Konami’s horror franchise, is set for release on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC. Developed by Screen Burn Interactive and published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, the game marks a significant departure for the series by utilizing a first-person perspective and a stealth-focused gameplay loop.
Set in 1996 on the fictional Scottish island of St. Amelia, the story follows Simon Ordell, an American who awakens in the abandoned coastal town with no memory of his arrival. Players must navigate a psychological horror landscape using a handheld CRTV to detect threats and solve environmental puzzles. The game features five distinct endings determined by player actions, such as the balance between combat and exploration.
Early critical reception has been generally positive, with the title earning an average Metacritic score of 81. Reviewers have praised the atmospheric tension, sound design, and the successful integration of new mechanics like the CRTV, though some noted technical issues such as occasional framerate drops and occasionally uneven pacing.
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Annapurna · Annapurna Interactive · Konami · Screen Burn Interactive · Simon Ordell · St. Amelia
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Konami is relaunching the Silent Hill franchise by assigning different development teams to various projects. hardzone.es · www.uagna.it · www.tomshw.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The game replaces the traditional radio mechanic with a portable CRT television. hardzone.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Silent Hill: Townfall was developed by Screen Burn Interactive, a studio previously known as No Code. hardzone.es · www.uagna.it · www.tomshw.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game is set in the year 1996. hardzone.es · www.tomshw.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The game requires approximately thirteen hours to complete.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game is set in St. Amelia, a fictional coastal town in Scotland. hardzone.es · www.tomshw.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Silent Hill: Townfall is the first full entry in the series to be played entirely in the first-person perspective. hardzone.es · www.tomshw.it