Konami's Silent Hill f Receives 18+ Rating in Japan

Silent Hill f makes history as the first entry in the iconic horror series to receive an 18+ rating in Japan. As revealed at the start of its Japanese-language debut trailer, which premiered last night, the game is rated Mature for the U.S., PEGI 18 in Europe, and CERO:Z in Japan — a significant departure from previous entries.

While Silent Hill f remains in active development and ratings may still shift, it's notable that earlier titles like Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill: The Room were all assigned a CERO:C rating — suitable for players aged 15 and older. Other games in the series developed outside of Japan also carried either CERO:C or CERO:D (ages 17+) classifications. Even the Silent Hill 2 Remake by Bloober Team received a CERO:C rating in Japan, despite being classified as mature (17+) in most Western territories.

Last night, Konami delivered a fresh update during its dedicated Silent Hill Transmission live stream, a special digital event focused entirely on Silent Hill f — the franchise’s long-awaited return after a 13-year hiatus. Originally announced in 2022, the game transports players to 1960s Japan, following Shimizu Hinako, a teenage girl grappling with intense social pressures from her family, peers, and society at large. The narrative is penned by Ryukishi07, best known for his work on the acclaimed visual novel series When They Cry.

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The newly released trailer depicts Hinako in harrowing situations — bloodied, wounded, and wearing a torn school uniform. While gameplay wasn’t shown in depth, the trailer offered a rich glimpse into the game's eerie atmosphere, haunting monster designs, and a reimagined version of the Otherworld, this time drenched in crimson blossoms rather than rust and decay.

As of now, no release date has been announced for Silent Hill f. Additionally, there was no new information shared regarding No Code's upcoming Silent Hill title, Townfall, leaving fans still waiting for further details on that front.