Silent Hill 1 remake rumoured for Game Awards 2025 as fans anticipate first reveal

Silent Hill fans await a possible Silent Hill 1 remake announcement at the Game Awards 2025 next week

Silent Hill fans are closely watching the lead-up to the Game Awards 2025 amid widespread reports suggesting Konami and Bloober Team may reveal the long-rumoured Silent Hill 1 remake during the December 12 ceremony. The anticipation follows fresh claims from multiple sources indicating that the project is now firmly in full production.

The remake entered full development in September 2025 after Konami confirmed the project earlier in the year, following a positive reception for Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake.

That title was credited by players and critics with modernising the original while retaining its atmosphere, prompting expectations that the studio could apply the same approach to the 1999 game that launched the series.

Fans have expressed hopes that a new version of Silent Hill 1 will pair contemporary controls and visual fidelity with the psychological tone of the original.

Discussions within the community highlight interest in improved combat handling, expanded exploration elements, and enhanced environmental storytelling.

Many players also said they want the remake to preserve Harry Mason’s search for Cheryl while offering greater narrative depth.

The wider franchise is experiencing increased activity. The film Return to Silent Hill is scheduled for release in January 2026, and Silent Hill: Townfall, a separate original game, arrives in March 2026.

Observers have noted that the timing suggests a coordinated effort by Konami to re-establish the brand across multiple formats.

The Game Awards have historically been a stage for major announcements, and the timing has contributed to speculation that Konami could use the event to showcase footage or provide details about the remake.

Rumours surfaced in late November from industry commentators who claimed that internal schedules aligned with a December reveal.

Long-time players emphasised that the reception will depend on how faithfully the remake reflects the psychological horror of the original. Many said the atmosphere, locations and emotional core of the story must remain central to any new interpretation.

Whether the Game Awards confirm the expectations will be known next week when the ceremony airs.