Future Silent Hill Games Could Tap Global Folklore, Says Okamoto

What to know

• Silent Hill f broke tradition by setting the story in 1960s Japan instead of a small American town.​
• Okamoto wants to explore other cultures like Central/South America, Russia, Italy, or South Korea for their unique beliefs and folklore.​
• He’s especially intrigued by Latin America’s history of military coups, machismo culture, and shamanism, though local dev partners are scarce.​

Silent Hill f surprised fans this year by moving away from the foggy U.S. towns the series is known for. Instead, it takes place in rural Japan, set decades earlier. According to producer Motoi Okamoto, this change might stick going forward.

Silent Hill’s future might go global. In an interview with Inverse, producer Motoi Okamoto said he’s especially interested in Central and South America, pointing to their rich folklore, shamanistic traditions, and political pasts as perfect fuel for horror. He also mentioned Russia, Italy, and South Korea, saying each has belief systems that could work well for horror.

That said, working with developers in those regions could be tough since there aren’t many large studios. Okamoto didn’t rule it out, he just acknowledged the challenge.

For now, Silent Hill f is still riding a wave of fan buzz, with memes, fan art, and a recent patch that added easier difficulty options and quality-of-life improvements for the game.

Fans are excited. After years of remakes and rumors, the series finally feels alive again. Taking Silent Hill around the world could bring in new kinds of horror, drawn from real places and real fears. If Konami picks the right partners, the scares could feel closer than ever, or come from somewhere completely new.