Konami is making moves, and it's stirring the waters of the Silent Hill fandom. The Japanese gaming giant, known for its rollercoaster history with the beloved horror franchise, is now on a hiring spree for "large-scale projects" associated with Silent Hill.
This development comes as a glimmer of hope, if you're the optimistic type, for fans who have been burned by the frankly insulting Silent Hill: Ascension. The call for game creators, including producers, artists, planners, engineers, and project managers (via the official Konami_career Twitter account), signals a significant shift in Konami's approach.
After years of outsourcing Silent Hill projects to external studios - think of the Silent Hill 2 remake by Bloober Team, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill Townfall - the company seems to be bringing the game back home, for better or worse.
Unsurprisingly, these changes have raised eyebrows and questions: Is Konami gearing up for a major comeback in the console gaming arena, or is this just a fleeting attempt to rekindle past glory? Considering their recent track record with their two most loved franchises, some course correction was long overdue.