Konami and Genvid have given a sneak peek into their new episodic narrative set in the Silent Hill franchise. The trailer hints at a spine-tingling adventure that explores complex themes such as intergenerational trauma. Furthermore, it highlights that players will have a direct impact on the story unfolding in Silent Hill: Ascension. The game aims to incorporate branching storylines and player-driven choices, inspired by Telltale Games' narrative style. It also promises to provide both multiplayer interactivity and the classic scares of the Silent Hill series. Being a canon entry in the franchise, Ascension aims to empower players with a degree of influence over the fictional universe.
The trailer for Silent Hill: Ascension provides a terrifying glimpse into a world filled with monsters and eerie environments. The attention to detail in the game's design, including the realistic portrayal of characters and monsters, is expected to enhance the horror experience and capture the essence of the Silent Hill franchise while also offering a fresh take on it. Genvid has promised that the collective actions of millions will determine the fate of the game's main characters on a day-to-day basis, making the ending uncertain and entirely dependent on the audience's decisions.
The producer of the Silent Hill series at Konami, Motoi Okamoto, is excited to bring new locations and characters to fans of the franchise. While Silent Hill: Ascension will be available on multiple devices, the specific platforms have not yet been revealed. Konami and Genvid plan to release a native player app for consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and televisions, indicating a desire to reach a wide audience. Silent Hill: Ascension is just one of several projects currently in development within the franchise, including a remake of Silent Hill 2, new franchise entries, and a new movie titled Return to Silent Hill.
Silent Hill: Ascension is in development.