Konami Presents Silent Hill: Homecoming

April 21, 2008

Konami Presents Silent Hill: Homecoming

Latest installment in acclaimed survival
horror series gets new name, scheduled to ship this September

Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. today revealed
that the latest iteration in the popular Silent Hill franchise will be called
Silent Hill: Homecoming, and is scheduled to launch on the PLAYSTATION 3 and
Xbox 360 this September.

Homecoming marks the sixth story in the Silent
Hill mythos, and introduces a new protagonist to the mysterious town. The story
follows Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to
investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother and the strange occurrences
taking place around town. Shepherd unravels a tale that takes him from his
boyhood home to the fog-shrouded streets of Silent Hill, facing the darkest
horrors of his soul to find his missing brother.

Homecoming is the first Silent Hill title for
next generation consoles, featuring all-new graphics that bring the fear and
terror of Silent Hill alive like never before. Alex must survive the terrible
denizens of Silent Hill using an all-new enhanced combat system that provides a
wide array of attacks and counters. Along the way, Alex will encounter a variety
of weapons to battle these horrific monsters and solve deadly puzzles,
discovering the darkest secrets of Silent Hill. Silent Hill: Homecoming also
features an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka.

Silent Hill: Homecoming is expected to launch in
September of 2008. For more information, visit the website at
www.konami.com