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Rumour: Sony Involved in ‘Silent Hill’ Series Reboot And ‘Silent Hills’ Revival?!

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So, you know that rumour about Konami resurrecting Silent Hill with at least two projects? While it may (or may not) turn out that Kojima isn’t involved, according to sources from RelyonHorror, that’s not stopping Konami from not only working on a Silent Hill reboot, but potentially bringing back Silent Hills, as well!

According to the source, Masahiro Ito (creature designer for the first four titles in the series) has returned to work on the Silent Hill project (which had been speculated). The same sources has also named Sony as the ones behind bringing the series back, which could also mean that the titles would be PlayStation 5 exclusives (though nothing is confirmed yet).

Another source has stated that Keiichiro Toyama (director and writer of the 1999 original) and Akira Yamaoka (composer for the majority of the franchise) are also returning alongside Masahiro Ito. The idea is that the group will create a “soft reboot” of the series, possibly just called Silent Hill.

SIE Japan Studio, with team members from “Project Siren,” the group behind Siren: Blood Curse for the PlayStation 3, are apparently behind this new title’s development in some form. This title has apparently been in production for about a year. RelyOnHorror’s second source, independent of the first source, reiterated Ito’s involvement in a new Silent Hill.

And, oh yeah, you know that trailer for a proposed VR version of Silent Hill 2? The first source states that this new Silent Hill title will even make use of the next-gen PlayStation VR headset for PlayStation 5. Allegedly, Sony had pitched the game to Hideo Kojima as a title more akin to a TellTale/Supermassive narrative-driven title, which would offer him “full creative freedom.”

Which brings us to Silent Hills. The revival is not a done deal just yet, and that for now, the only game in active development is the reboot from SIE Japan Studio. Sony is apparently pushing for the series’ comeback, and that Sony and Konami are working together on these titles. There’s no word on if Sony wants to buy the IP outright, if you’re wondering.

Of course, as always, these are all just rumours. But, where there’s smoke…

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New Gameplay Teaser Shows off Key Mechanics for ‘Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days’ [Watch]

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Over a year after it was first announced, developer PikPok has dropped a new gameplay teaser for their upcoming entry in the Into the Dead series with Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days. We still don’t have a release date for the zombie strategy game, which is currently in development for an Early Access release on Steam later this year.

The new gameplay teaser shows off Our Darkest Days‘ high tension atmosphere, including key gameplay mechanics such as crafting meals and tools, healing survivors suffering from physical and mental injuries, and of course, fighting off zombies.

“We’re really excited to be showing off a snippet of what we’ve been working on since our announcement trailer in 2023,” says Juliann Lum, PikPok senior product manager. “So much more has gone into the game, including new ways for survivors to interact with the world around them, each other, and of course the dangerous undead that infest the city of Walton.” Lum went on to say that more reveals for Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days are coming over the next few months.

Set in 1980 Texas, Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days is a 2.5D side-scroller where players must guide a group of survivors from shelter to shelter within the beleaguered Walton City, which is infested with the undead. Managing resources and survivors’ needs is crucial as players try to keep ahead of the rising threat while executing plans to escape the quarantined city area.

As mentioned, you’ll be scavenging for supplies, crafting tools and weapons, as well as fighting off the undead, all the while keeping constant movement as the zombie threat closes in. While their experiences will lead survivors to gain new skills, players will also need to manage their physical and psychological needs, as Our Darkest Days has a permadeath mechanic.

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