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Silent Hill: Townfall Gets September 24 Release After Hands‑Off Demos

Hands‑off previews this week showed a CRTV‑based stealth system and an authentically Scottish setting that push the franchise toward a cinematic, guilt‑driven take on horror.

Overview

  • Konami and Annapurna confirmed Silent Hill: Townfall will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC on September 24, 2026 with a Deluxe pre‑order that grants 48‑hour early access beginning September 22.
  • Developer Screen Burn, formerly NoCode, led mid‑June hands‑off demos that detailed the game’s core CRTV mechanic, which players tune to uncover distorted video clues and to spot or track enemies.
  • Play is first‑person and stealth‑forward with limited weapons, peek mechanics, puzzle interactions using analogue tech, and multiple endings tied to exploration and choices.
  • Press sessions emphasized an authentic 1996 St. Amelia setting on Scotland’s north coast, with specific local details used as puzzle devices and to deepen the game’s atmosphere.
  • Enemies are designed to roam unpredictably and can dynamically hunt the player, a design choice that reinforces stealth and tension and signals Screen Burn’s cinematic, low‑action approach to reviving the series.