Bloober Team Signs New Deal with Konami: More Silent Hill on the Horizon?

Bloober Team has recently announced a new partnership with Konami, following the successful launch of the Silent Hill 2 remake. This collaboration will see Bloober working on a new game based on one of Konami's IPs, with Konami retaining the roles of publisher and rights holder. While the specifics of the new game remain under wraps, the success of the Silent Hill 2 remake hints at another venture into the horror genre.

According to Bloober CEO Piotr Babieno, the collaboration with Konami began in 2021 with the aim to revitalize the Silent Hill franchise. The Silent Hill 2 remake, released in October 2024 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, sold an impressive two million copies, earning high praise with scores of 86/100 on Metacritic and 88/100 on OpenCritic. It also clinched several awards, including 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 not only solidified the trust between Bloober Team and Konami but also set the stage for their latest project. Babieno emphasized that this new deal aligns with Bloober Team's strategy to expand its development capabilities within a first-party framework. He expressed confidence that fans would be excited about this new collaboration, although details remain scarce for now.

The Silent Hill 2 remake quickly became one of the franchise's fastest-selling titles, reaching one million sales within days of its release. IGN's review scored it an 8/10, commending it as a compelling return to one of survival horror's most iconic settings.

Konami's renewed focus on the Silent Hill franchise extends beyond this new Bloober project. Other upcoming titles include "Silent Hill f" and "Silent Hill: Townfall," and there's also a film adaptation of Silent Hill 2 in the works. Additionally, the modding community has been actively engaging with the Silent Hill 2 remake, creating unique modifications that range from altering visual effects to transforming the game's atmosphere.

As anticipation builds, fans are left wondering about the nature of the new game. Will it be another remake of a beloved Silent Hill title, or an entirely new addition to the series? For those exploring the Silent Hill 2 remake, IGN offers comprehensive guides covering new puzzles, redesigned maps, key locations, multiple endings, and what to expect in New Game+.

Given Bloober Team's expertise in horror and atmospheric storytelling, and the success of their previous collaboration with Konami, the gaming community eagerly awaits further announcements about this mysterious new project.