Bloober Teams Up with Konami Again: Another Silent Hill Game?

Bloober Team has recently announced a new partnership with Konami to develop a game based on one of the Japanese company's IPs, following the successful launch of the Silent Hill 2 remake. While the specifics of the new game remain under wraps, the collaboration hints at another potential entry in the Silent Hill series, given Bloober's established reputation in horror gaming and the acclaim of the Silent Hill 2 remake.

According to Bloober CEO Piotr Babieno, Konami sought a partner to revitalize one of its iconic franchises, leading to the partnership with Bloober Team in 2021. This collaboration culminated in the announcement of the Silent Hill 2 remake during the Silent Hill Transmission livestream in October 2022. The remake, released on October 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, achieved remarkable success, selling over two million copies and earning high praise from critics, including an 86/100 on Metacritic and an 88/100 on OpenCritic. It also garnered prestigious awards such as Game of the Year 2024 from IGN Japan and Best Horror Game of the Year from the IGN Community Awards.

The success of the Silent Hill 2 remake has evidently solidified the trust between Bloober Team and Konami, paving the way for this new project. Babieno emphasized the fruitful nature of their collaboration and the strategic alignment with Bloober's plans to expand its internal development within a first-party framework. While details about the new game are scarce, Babieno expressed confidence in the excitement it will generate among fans.

The Silent Hill 2 remake's sales trajectory, reaching one million copies just days after its release, positions it as potentially the fastest-selling Silent Hill game to date, though Konami has yet to confirm this record. IGN's review of the remake awarded it an 8/10, commending it as a compelling way to experience or re-experience one of survival horror's most iconic settings.

As Konami continues to expand the Silent Hill universe with projects like Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall, and with a film adaptation of Silent Hill 2 on the horizon, the gaming community eagerly anticipates what this new Bloober-developed game might bring. Whether it will be a remake of a beloved past entry or an entirely new chapter in the franchise remains to be seen.

For those diving into the Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober has introduced new puzzles and redesigned maps. Players can find assistance through our comprehensive Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough Hub, which includes guides on the game's endings, key locations, and details on New Game+ features.