Silent Hill f Sells Over One Million Copies in 24 Hours, Outpacing Franchise Records

Silent Hill f has sold more than one million copies worldwide in under 24 hours, making it one of the fastest-selling entries in Konami’s long-running survival horror franchise.

Konami confirmed the milestone on September 26, noting that the game’s launch has already outperformed last year’s Silent Hill 2 remake across every major region, including Japan.

The official statement read: “The remake of Silent Hill 2, released last year, surpassed one million units shipped worldwide within a week of its release, but Silent Hill f is growing in shipments at an even faster pace in each region.”

NeoBards Studio Creative Director Al Yang also joined the celebration, posting on social media: “Silent Hill f has reached 1 million units as of 9/26! Thank you so much to everyone for your support!”

Compared to the 2024 Silent Hill 2 remake, which hit one million sales in three days and marked the franchise’s return after a decade-long hiatus, Silent Hill f has exceeded even that pace.

A New Chapter in Silent Hill’s Legacy

Released on September 25, 2025, Silent Hill f takes the series in a bold new direction. Instead of the familiar American backdrops, the game transports players to 1960s Japan, specifically the eerie town of Ebisugaoka. You play as Hinako Fukazu, a high school student caught in a web of nightmarish transformations, folklore-inspired horrors, and mysteries that intertwine with her fate.

Konami described the project as “horror because it is beautiful.” That vision comes to life thanks to contributions from acclaimed writer Ryukishi07 (Higurashi When They Cry), creature design by kera, and a haunting soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka alongside anime veteran Kensuke Inage.

Critical Reception

The game’s strong sales are matched by equally strong reviews. On Metacritic, Silent Hill f currently holds an 86 Metascore, the same as the Silent Hill 2 remake.

• Dexerto (10/10) praised its cultural shift: “Silent Hill f is a bold new direction for Konami’s iconic survival horror series. While it may put a heavier emphasis on combat, NeoBards has expertly concocted a nightmarish cocktail oozing with enough stomach-churning monsters, disgustingly beautiful environments, and psychological dread to be just as good, if not better than, Silent Hill 2.”

• Inverse (10/10) called it one of the boldest entries yet: “The game honors the series’ legacy while pushing it in a new direction, potentially being the best Silent Hill to date.”

• IGN (7/10) noted pacing issues but still applauded the overall achievement: “Silent Hill f serves up a fresh new Japanese setting to explore, a fascinatingly dark story to unravel, and plenty of twisted freaks to torment you with… but the combat system feels like too much of a chore early on, and too empowering later to be consistently scary.”

What’s Next for Silent Hill

The success of Silent Hill f is only part of Konami’s broader revival strategy. Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by No Code (Stories Untold, Observation) and published by Annapurna Interactive, is still in development. While no release date has been confirmed, it’s expected to be a more experimental, narrative-driven take on the series.

In addition, Konami revealed that a remake of the original Silent Hill is underway, with Bloober Team once again heading the project.

On the film side, Return to Silent Hill, directed by Christophe Gans (who also helmed the 2006 Silent Hill movie), is based on Silent Hill 2. Filming wrapped up, and the movie is slated for a January 23, 2026, theatrical release.