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Silent Hill: Homecoming

Silent Hill: Homecoming will be the sixth installment in the Silent Hill survival horror video game series, currently being developed by Foundation 9 studio, The Collective. On July 11, 2007, Konami officially announced Homecoming, then known as Silent Hill V, at their E3 press conference.The game is currently being developed for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces another protagonist to the mythos. The story follows Alex Shepherd, a war veteran returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his younger brother, Joshua. 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.

Building upon the series' trademark foundations of atmosphere, adventure and storytelling, Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces players to a frightening new experience. When confronted by the perverse incarnations of evil that roam Silent Hill and Shepherd's Glen, players will be able to utilize an enhanced combat system and execute a number of offensive and defensive maneuvers as they experience every terrifying encounter with the game's numerous nightmarish creatures. Players will also have to solve a variety of puzzles as they progress through the highly atmospheric game world, using cues from the environment to unlock Silent Hill's darkest secrets.

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