Silent Hill: Townfall launches Sep 24 2026 on PS5 Xbox PC

A new chapter in the revived Silent Hill series will transport players to a remote Scottish island when "Silent Hill: Townfall" launches on September 24, 2026. Developed by Glasgow-based studio Screen Burn and co-published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, the game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC.

The game follows Simon Ordell, who washes ashore on the island of St. Amelia in 1996 with no memory and a hospital IV bag attached to his arm. He finds the fishing town eerily deserted, with signs of recent protests against a corporation known as CEG. Guided by the voice of a mysterious woman named Zoe Ellis, Simon must explore the fog-shrouded community to uncover his past and its connection to the location.

"Townfall" introduces several major shifts for the franchise, most notably a first-person perspective, a first for a full-length series entry. Developers state this viewpoint is central to the experience, increasing immersion and intensity as players navigate detailed environments of grey stone houses, lobster cages, and pervasive sea fog. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 5, with previews noting its visual fidelity and atmospheric use of...