Silent Hill f Achieves Major Sales Milestone
The iconic survival-horror franchise Silent Hill has made a remarkable comeback with its latest entry, Silent Hill f, selling over one million copies within just one day of its standard edition release. This achievement makes it the fastest-selling game in the series’ history, surpassing previous records.
Developer and Platform Details
Developed by NeoBards Entertainment with support from publisher Konami, Silent Hill f launched on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5. NeoBards has previously contributed to major titles including Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise.
Franchise Resurgence and Context
This success marks a significant turnaround for the Silent Hill series, which had seen limited activity following the cancellation of Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills project. The franchise revival began with Bloober Team‘s well-received Silent Hill 2 remake, which sold over two million copies as of earlier this year.
Prior to Silent Hill f‘s launch, the entire Silent Hill franchise had sold approximately 11.7 million copies according to Konami’s reports. This new entry represents a substantial boost to the series’ overall sales figures.
Recent Silent Hill Developments
The series’ recent activity includes:
- Silent Hill: The Short Message – A free title released last year that received mixed reviews
- Bloober Team’s continued work on remakes, including an upcoming remake of the original Silent Hill
- Potential Xbox release for the Silent Hill 2 remake as its timed PlayStation exclusivity period concludes
Broader Industry Context
Konami is enjoying a successful period across multiple franchises, having recently launched Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which also surpassed one million copies sold. Meanwhile, Hideo Kojima is returning to horror with his upcoming project OD, an episodic game being developed in collaboration with horror director Jordan Peele.
The impressive sales performance of Silent Hill f demonstrates the enduring appeal of the survival-horror genre and marks a significant milestone for the franchise’s revival. As reported by our colleagues at imdcontrols.com, this achievement solidifies Silent Hill’s return to prominence in the gaming landscape.
