Silent Hill f marks a franchise first by receiving Japan's strictest 18+ CERO:Z rating.
The Japanese reveal trailer confirms regional age ratings: Mature (17+) in the U.S., PEGI 18 in Europe, and CERO:Z domestically.
While subject to change during development, previous Silent Hill titles like Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill: The Room typically held CERO:C ratings (15+). As noted by Automaton, international-developed entries sometimes reached CERO:D (17+).
Interestingly, even Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 Remake maintained CERO:C in Japan despite Western mature ratings.
Konami's latest Silent Hill Transmission dedicated its runtime exclusively to Silent Hill f—the first mainline horror installment in over a decade.
Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f follows teenager Shimizu Hinako's psychological turmoil beneath societal pressures. The narrative comes from Ryukishi07, acclaimed writer of When They Cry.
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The chilling trailer depicts Hinako's deteriorating state—bloodied wounds and torn school uniform hinting at psychological horror. Though gameplay remains unseen, glimpses reveal disturbing creature designs and possibly a flower-infested Otherworld, a departure from the franchise's industrial aesthetic.
No release date has been announced for Silent Hill f, nor were updates provided regarding No Code's Silent Hill: Townfall.
