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

Silent Hill f makes history as the first game in the franchise to receive an 18+ rating in Japan. The Japanese-language reveal trailer, debuted recently, confirmed the game's mature rating: Mature in the U.S., PEGI 18 in Europe, and CERO:Z in Japan. While this rating is subject to change as development continues, it's a significant departure from previous entries. Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill: The Room all received CERO:C ratings (15+), a trend generally followed by other games in the series, even the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which held a CERO:C rating in Japan despite a mature rating in the West.

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The reveal trailer offers glimpses of Hinako's distress, showcasing her bloodied and torn school uniform. While gameplay was limited, the trailer provided a significant look at the game's setting, monster designs, and a potentially unique "Otherworld" environment characterized by blood-red flowers. Currently, a release date for Silent Hill f remains unannounced, and no further details were shared regarding No Code's Silent Hill Townfall.