Summary
Konami has issued a warning to hopeful fans ofSilent Hill fregarding a new playtesting scam.Silent Hill fenthusiasts should be careful and inspect any claims they find online thoroughly to ensure that they’re not being taken advantage of.
Silent Hill f, as the first fully original game to join the franchise in many years, has a lot riding on it and a ton of hype surrounding it.Silent Hill fwill take players to mid-1900s Japan, with a mysterious story of horror surrounding playable character Hinako. Those who are desperate to learn more about the title should be especially aware of this scam.
Konami has issued an official warning on both its Japanese and English social media accounts warning players about a fake playtest being advertised on the web. According to Konami, there’s an unnamed social media account that claims that it’s hosting a closed beta test for theupcoming horror game. However, the claim is fake, and has no connection to Konami orSilent Hillin any official capacity. This scam asks players for their personal details as part of the so-called sign-up process.
Fake Game Playtest Scams Are an Unfortunate Trend
Unfortunately,Silent Hill fisn’t the only game that’s been subject to a scam like this in recent times. Earlier in 2025, fans shared warnings in the community about a fakeElden Ring Nightreignplaytestthat seemed to also be trying to scam people. In that case, clicking on the included link to the so-called playtest would lead to a user’s Steam account mass-messaging those on their friends list with the same ad, while others had problems with Steam’s two-factory security after clicking the link.
Scams tend to prey upon those who are extremely eager for something, and a majorly hyped upcoming game likeSilent Hill fis a perfect example of how anticipation can be used against people. Those who are hoping to learn more about the game should stick with official channels and reputable websites. Any official opportunities will be shared by Konami’s official social media accounts, so if it isn’t mentioned there in any way, players would be better off assuming any playtests or other deals that seem too good to be true are fakes.
AlthoughSilent Hill fhas received a more fleshed-out trailer teasing what fans can expect from the game following its original cryptic reveal, there are still a lot of questions surrounding the upcoming game, including its release date. While there’s some speculation thatSilent Hill fcould release earlier than initially expected, nothing has been confirmed by Konami just yet.
