Silent Hill: F receives M rating from ESRB

Konami's new game, Silent Hill: F, has received a mature rating from the US Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). This rating confirms that the game is for players aged 17 and older. It comes after Konami shared more information and a trailer just last week, about two years after first announcing the game. This will be the first main title in the Silent Hill series since 2013. The ESRB rating indicates that the game could be close to release, but the time between rating and launch can vary. Games may release just weeks after receiving a rating or take much longer, as seen with the Silent Hill 2 Remake which had several months between its rating and launch. Silent Hill: F is set in a fictional 1960s Japanese town. Players take on the role of a student named Hinako Shimizu, who must face supernatural creatures and solve puzzles. The game features melee combat with various weapons and includes graphic violence. The ESRB describes scenes such as characters impaled, burned alive, or engaging in disturbing rituals. The game promises a change in setting and aesthetics, moving from the familiar American town to Japan while keeping the series' horror elements intact. It will also be the first Silent Hill game since Silent Hill 3 to feature a female lead. No specific release date has been announced yet, but players can already add Silent Hill: F to their wishlists on Steam and PlayStation Store. The game will also be available on Xbox Series X and S upon release.