The fifth main installment in Konami’s long-running Silent Hill horror franchise will make its eerie European debut in September on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the publisher announced today.

Now entitled Silent Hill Homecoming, the game follows the story of Alex Shepherd, a man who decides to return to his hometown and investigate the mysterious disappearance of his brother. Featuring a brand-new soundtrack by series composer Akira Yamaoka, Homecoming promises visuals that bring the horror of Silent Hill alive as well as a revamped combat system that allows players to perform a wide range of attacks and evasion tactics.

There’s been no “official” word on a release window for the North American version of the title, but expect it to hit around the same time as the Euro release.

The Homecoming of Silent Hill

Konami’s first Silent Hill® title for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced the official title of its first Silent Hill game for PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360. Entitled Silent Hill: Homecoming, the game will be released end of September this year across Europe.

The sixth installment in the classic video games series, Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces another protagonist to the mythos. The story follows Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd’s Glen to Silent Hill, Alex must face the darkest of horrors in order to find his brother. Struggling with his own grip on reality, Alex must unravel the mystery behind his nightmares, discover the truth behind his brother’s disappearance, and confront the evil lurks in the seemingly empty streets of Silent Hill.

Homecoming is the first Silent Hill title for the new wave of ‘next generation’ consoles, featuring all-new graphics that bring the fear and terror of Silent Hill alive like never before. Alex must survive attacks from the misshapen denizens of the town 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 must also solve deadly puzzles as he uncovers the darkest secrets of Silent Hill.

Silent Hill: Homecoming also features an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka.

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