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Silent Hill: Townfall Shows First Gameplay, Targets 2026 Launch

Set on 1996’s fog‑shrouded St. Amelia, the spin‑off uses a CRTV device to drive stealth and puzzles.

Overview

  • Sony’s State of Play and Konami’s Silent Hill Transmission debuted an extended look at Townfall, confirming a 2026 window without a specific date after earlier March rumors proved inaccurate.
  • The new entry adopts a full first-person perspective and introduces protagonist Simon Ordell.
  • The setting shifts the series to the Scottish-inspired island of St. Amelia during 1996.
  • Gameplay emphasizes stealth, evasion and puzzle-solving with limited weapon use, supported by a handheld CRTV that can reveal nearby threats.
  • PS5 and PC releases are confirmed, with Glasgow-based Screen Burn developing and Annapurna involved in publishing.