Bloober Team and Konami have announced a new game is coming from the collaboration, with a “new game based on Konami’s IP” in development.
Spotted on ResetEra, the news was announced via Bloober Team’s website, the developer (Silent Hill 2, The Medium) says: “The trust built upon the success of SILENT HILL 2 laid the foundation for signing another agreement for a new project. The deal aligns with Bloober Team’s strategic plan to expand its internal development division within a first-party framework. ”
Piotr Babieno, CEO of Bloober Team said: “Our collaboration with KONAMI has been incredibly fruitful, and the success of SILENT HILL 2 speaks for itself. By sharing knowledge and experience, we have been able to create high-quality production together. Of course, we can’t reveal too many details at this time, but we are confident that fans will be just as excited about our collaboration as we are. We can’t wait to share something truly special with players when the time is right.”
The team does say that “details of the project remain a mystery”, but adds that “it is confirmed that the game will be based on KONAMI’s intellectual property. KONAMI will continue as both the publisher and rights holder of the game. ”
KONAMI, a legendary name in the gaming industry, sought a partner who could breathe new life into one of its most iconic franchises—SILENT HILL. Bloober Team was selected for their expertise in horror and atmospheric storytelling, and in 2021, both companies signed a partnership agreement. In October 2022, during the official SILENT HILL Transmission livestream, it was announced that Bloober Team was working on a remake of SILENT HILL 2, widely regarded as one of the best psychological horror games in history.
The success of the remake proved that Bloober Team had perfectly captured the atmosphere and depth of the original while introducing crucial innovations. The game was well-received by players, earning an 86/100 rating on Metacritic and an 88/100 on OpenCritic, along with numerous awards, including Game of the Year 2024 from IGN Japan and Best Horror Game of the Year from the IGN Community Awards.
Silent Hill 2 Remake is out now.
