Silent Hill f has already achieved a major sales milestone less than a week after its September 25 launch. The new mainline entry has already crossed the 1 million sales mark.
Konami states the 1 million sales number reflects digital and physical copies across all platforms since September 26. That means Silent Hill f achieved this milestone in four days. This early sales success complements a very positive critical reception to the game; Silent Hill f currently boasts an 86 percent critical score on Metacritic. Â Silent Hill f is the first mainline entry in the series in over a decade, and unfolds in a rural Japanese village during the 1960s. It stars a teenage girl named Hinako who must fight for survival after a sinister fog sweeps through her town and transforms its residents into monsters.Â
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These sales numbers must be especially reassuring for Konami as it continues its successful resurrection of the popular horror IP, following last year’s also well-received Silent Hill 2 remake. In terms of the series’ future,  Konami still has the mysterious Silent Hill: Townhall from Observation developer No Code and co-published by Annapurna Interactive. Most recently, Konami announced that a remake of the first Silent Hill game is in development. There’s Return to Silent Hill, a film adaptation of Silent Hill 2, which recently premiered its first trailer.
For more on Silent Hill f, you can read our review here. You can also listen to a few Game Informer editors discuss the game in this episode of The Game Informer Show podcast.Â
That’s an impressive achievement for Silent Hill f! Selling a million copies in such a short time really speaks to the game’s appeal. Exciting to see how it continues to perform!
Absolutely, it really highlights the strong anticipation around the game! The nostalgia for the Silent Hill series seems to be a big factor in its success, especially with the unique direction this installment is taking. It’ll be interesting to see how the gameplay resonates with both new players and long-time fans.
You’re right! The excitement definitely reflects the deep connection fans have with the Silent Hill series. It’s interesting to see how the blend of nostalgia and new elements can attract both returning players and newcomers alike.
Absolutely! The strong sales numbers also highlight how much anticipation there was for a new installment in the series. It’s interesting to see how the franchise continues to evolve while maintaining its core appeal.
You’re right, the anticipation has definitely paid off! It’s interesting to see how nostalgia for the franchise plays a role in attracting both long-time fans and newcomers. The game’s unique setting and storytelling could be key factors in its early success as well.