# Silent Hill: Townfall launch details and setting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/silent-hill-townfall-launch
> Updated: 2026-09-03T09:37:47.000Z. Sources: 75. Developments: 7.

Konami has announced that the next main-line Silent Hill title, Townfall, will be released worldwide on 24 September 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by the Glasgow-based studio Screen Burn Interactive in partnership with Annapurna Interactive, the game marks a significant shift for the franchise as its first full-length first-person experience. The game is set in the 1990s on the fictional, fog-shrouded island of St. Amelia in Scotland. Director and writer Jon McKellan stated that the Scottish setting was chosen to utilize the region's authentic landscapes, architecture, and climate to maintain the series' atmospheric identity.

At gamescom 2026, producer Motoi Okamoto and creative director Jon McKellan provided further details, emphasizing a focus on ‘analog horror.’ A central mechanic is the handheld ‘CRTV’ radio device—a portable analog television used to tune into frequencies to find clues and detect monsters through static and distorted signals. The narrative is designed to intersect micro-level fears, such as personal guilt and trauma, with macro-level social horrors.

While the game launches on PC and PS5, official details confirm a console exclusivity window. The title will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive for at least six months, meaning it will not be available on other consoles until at least March 2027. No official release dates have been announced for Xbox or Nintendo platforms. Technical specifications highlight support for the PS5 Pro, including a 30 fps Quality mode and a 60 fps Performance mode featuring ray-tracing and PSSR upscaling.

## Claims

- Konami, Annapurna Interactive, and Screen Burn Interactive are the publishers and developer of Silent Hill: Townfall. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Silent Hill: Townfall will release on September 24, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC on launch day. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The game will not be available on other consoles until at least six months after its release date. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The game is set in 1996 on the fictional Scottish island of St. Amelia. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Silent Hill: Townfall is the first mainline entry in the series to feature first-person gameplay. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Silent Hill: Townfall introduces first-person horror in Scotland

Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn Interactive, moves the horror series to a first-person perspective set in a 1990s Scottish coastal town.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silent-hill-townfall-introduces-first-person-horror-in-scotland

### 2026-08-29: Silent Hill: Townfall introduces first-person perspective and analog horror

Konami's 'Silent Hill: Townfall' will feature a first-person perspective and analog horror elements, utilizing a portable 'CRTV' device to explore personal and social psychological terror.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silent-hill-townfall-introduces-first-person-perspective-and-analog-horror

### 2026-08-22: Silent Hill: Townfall gameplay reveal and PS5 exclusivity details

Silent Hill: Townfall will release on September 24, 2026, for PC and PS5. New gameplay reveals a first-person perspective set in Scotland, with a minimum six-month console exclusivity period for PlayStation 5.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silent-hill-townfall-reveals-gameplay-and-release-date

### 2026-08-20: Silent Hill: Townfall gameplay reveals first-person horror in Scotland

Konami has revealed 19 minutes of first-person gameplay for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing the CRTV mechanic and the Otherworld. The game launches September 24, 2026, on PS5 and PC.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silent-hill-townfall-gameplay-trailer-reveals-19-minutes-of-horror

### 2026-08-09: Silent Hill Townfall to be set in 1990s Scotland

Silent Hill Townfall, developed by Screen Burn Interactive, will be set in 1990s Scotland on the fictional island of St. Amelia, arriving on PS5 and PC in September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silent-hill-townfall-to-be-set-in-1990s-scotland

### 2026-08-04: Silent Hill: Townfall slated for worldwide release on September 24

Silent Hill: Townfall releases September 24 on PS5 and PC, featuring a first‑person view and new CRTV mechanic; Konami and Screen Burn Interactive aim to revitalize the series beyond remakes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silent-hill-townfall-slated-for-worldwide-release-on-september-24

### 2026-07-29: Silent Hill: Townfall slated for Sep 24 2026 launch with five endings

Silent Hill: Townfall releases 24 Sept 2026 on PS5, PC and Xbox, offering five endings, first‑person combat, and PS5 Pro performance modes.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silent-hill-townfall-set-for-september-24-release-on-ps5-and-pc

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