Konami's Silent Hill f Earns First 18+ Rating in Franchise History

Silent Hill f marks the first Silent Hill title to receive an 18+ rating in Japan.

The Japanese reveal trailer, unveiled last night, confirms Silent Hill f is rated Mature in the U.S., PEGI 18 in Europe, and CERO:Z in Japan.

While still in development, ratings may shift, but as noted by Automaton, Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill: The Room were rated CERO:C for ages 15+, with non-Japanese-developed titles typically at CERO:C or CERO:D (17+).

Even the Silent Hill 2 Remake by Bloober Team, a reimagining of the 2001 classic, secured a CERO:C rating in Japan, despite a 17+ rating in most Western regions.

Last night, Konami shared updates via a new Silent Hill Transmission, its horror franchise-focused online showcase. This edition centered entirely on Silent Hill f, the first mainline entry in the iconic series in 13 years.

Revealed in 2022, Silent Hill f is set in 1960s Japan, following Shimizu Hinako, a teenager grappling with pressures from friends, family, and society. The narrative is penned by Ryukishi07, known for the When They Cry visual novel series.

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The trailer depicts Hinako in intense distress, bloodied, wounded, and with her school uniform torn. While focusing on cutscenes rather than gameplay, it offers a glimpse into Silent Hill f's eerie setting, unique monster designs, and a potential Otherworld filled with crimson flowers instead of rust and fans.

No release date for Silent Hill f has been announced, and no updates were provided on No Code's Silent Hill title, Townfall.