The Korean rating board has added a new entry to its catalog that appears to be connected to Silent Hill, subtitled The Short Message. At present, no official announcement has been made, and there is no confirmed information from the publisher or developers about the project. The listing signals ongoing interest and raises questions about what Konami has in store for the Silent Hill franchise in the South Korean market. (VG Times)
What stands out in the current chatter is the role of Uniana, which is shown as the publisher and is described as collaborating with Konami within South Korea. The exact details of Silent Hill: The Short Message are still under wraps, but prior leaks have surfaced, including screenshots that purportedly belong to a remake in the series’ second installment and an interactive teaser aimed at the PlayStation 5 audience. Rumors also point toward Bloober Team, the studio known for atmospheric horror experiences such as Layers of Fear, Observer, and The Medium, potentially taking part in the project. While these hints circulate, nothing definitive has been confirmed by official channels, so fans are left to weigh the credibility of the leaks against the official silence. (VG Times)
In addition to the Silent Hill chatter, the South Korean rating board has assigned an age rating to Konami’s shareware soccer title eFootball 2023. This suggests a continued effort to keep Konami’s existing catalog visible in the region, even as new Silent Hill activity looms on the horizon. (VG Times)
Among the Silent Hill lore, the most recent released game in the series remains Downpour, which landed in 2012 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Since that release, Downpour has not seen a port to other platforms, leaving fans waiting for potential re-releases or remasters. There had been earlier reports about work on a new film adaptation of Silent Hill as well, a development that has sparked conversations across fan communities and media outlets. In recent months, chatter intensified with mentions of a Russian streamer broadcasting related materials on Twitch, fueling speculation about the scale and direction of future Silent Hill projects. (VG Times)