The rather mysteriousSilent Hill: Townfallproject has been given a surprising update by its developer, who recently underwent rebranding. Previously named No Code, the Scotland-based team confirmed their name-change to Screen Burn, explaining that the previous name matched the developer’s mission to make games without a coder. Since then, the company has employed several coders who are now “vital members of the team,” and the rebranded ensemble is still hard at work developingTownfall, much to fans' relief.
Gamers and horror fans alike need no introduction toSilent Hill, the survival series under Konami’s roof that gained relentless accolades, a thriving community, and several spin-offs and live-action movie adaptations thanks to its first four main games. A recent report confirmedSilent Hillcreator Keiichiro Toyama was working on a new game, and his next project is designed to broaden Bokeh Game Studios' scope after this year’sSlitterheadunderperformed in sales despite earning a cult status.
Shared in a blog post, Screen Burn outlined the rebranding and noted the “End of Act 1, Beginning of Act 2.” After starting work onTownfallback in lockdown, the developer confirmed the team was “still working on it today” and “still crafting a nightmare.” Despite development being a slow burn for the team and fans, Screen Burn added, “We keep saying ‘we can’t wait to share more’ and it’s still true. We’re getting closer and closer, but we’re a small team making a big game. We’ll be with you soon enough and appreciate the patience.”Silent Hill: Townfall’s previous update arrived in October 2024, after fans of the IP started to worry about progression in the development stage.
Silent Hill: Townfall Gets an Encouraging Update After Studio Rebrand
According to the game’s Wiki page,Townfallwill be published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, targeting a release on the PlayStation 5. Designed to be a spin-off anthology series, plot details are virtually non-existent, but since the creators ofStories UntoldandOuter Wildsare behind the project, fans are hopeful for a unique experience. The best look fans got of the in-development game was back in 2022, whenSilent Hill: Townfallreleased a trailer full of secretsfor fans to decipher, including the importance of the portable CRT receiver and the return of certain creatures from previous entries.
There’s no short supply ofSilent Hillprojects to look forward to within the next few years, and oneleaker even took a stab at outlining theSilent Hillfranchise’s roadmapup until 2028. Following 2024’s successfulSilent Hill 2 Remake, players have the creepySilent Hill fto look forward to this year, releasing on September 25. Additionally, rumors stemming fromThe Short Messagedeveloper’s comments suggest the first threeSilent Hillgames may be ported to current-gen consoles, so modern gamers can experience the town’s terror without wading through dated graphics.
