Silent Hill f The First In Konami's Horror Series to Get an 18+ Rating In Japan

Silent Hill f is the first Silent Hill game to receive an 18+ rating in Japan.

As shown in the Japanese-language reveal trailer that premiered last night, Silent Hill f is rated Mature in the U.S., PEGI 18 in Europe, and CERO:Z in Japan.

Since the game is still under active development, this rating may change — but as noted by Automaton, Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill: The Room all earned CERO:C — suitable for players aged 15 and up — while other non-Japanese-developed titles in the series were typically rated CERO:C or CERO:D (ages 17+).

Last night, Konami unveiled a new Silent Hill Transmission, their Silent Hill-themed online event. This presentation centered exclusively on Silent Hill f, the upcoming mainline entry in the acclaimed horror series — the first in 13 years.

First revealed in 2022, Silent Hill f transports players to 1960s Japan, following Shimizu Hinako, a teenager burdened by the weight of expectations from her peers, family, and society. The narrative was crafted by Ryukishi07, the creator of the When They Cry visual novel series.

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The reveal trailer depicts Hinako in various states of anguish, drenched in blood, bearing injuries, and wearing a torn Japanese school uniform. Though most of the footage consisted of cutscenes rather than gameplay, we got an extended look at Silent Hill f’s environment and monster designs — including what may be an Otherworld filled not with rust and fans, but with blood-red flowers.

At this time, no release date has been announced for Silent Hill f, and there was no additional information provided about No Code’s Silent Hill game, Townfall.