NeoBards Arrived at TGS on the Launch Day of SILENT HILL f and Ushered in a New Chapter in Terror!
After the success of TGS 2024, NeoBards Entertainment arrived at TGS 2025 with a strong showing on the hotly anticipated launch day of SILENT HILL f! The atmosphere was electric as more than 70 Bards attended the event to witness a key moment in a new chapter for SILENT HILL! Check out our special report on Tokyo Game Show 2025.
Continuing with NeoBards’ tradition, the signature giant balloon took to the skies once again to kick off this year’s TGS!
Industry peers and renowned content creators also joined in on the festivities by visiting NeoBards Entertainment’s booth to offer their congratulations and encouragement.
Motoi Okamoto, SILENT HILL series producer from KONAMI, also paid a visit to celebrate the game’s successful launch.
From left: NeoBards Game Director Al Yang, KONAMI’s SILENT HILL series Producer Motoi Okamoto, NeoBards COO Wonder Lin.
A giant billboard of SILENT HILL f protagonist Hinako at KONAMI’s booth became a visual focus that attracted massive crowds who lined up to enjoy a specially designed interactive experience based on the game.
This year, more than 70 Bards from Taipei and Suzhou attended TGS to celebrate the official launch of SILENT HILL f.
The in-game boss who made a showing at Anime Expo in July and Gamescom in August also returned as a focal point, showcasing the beauty in terror.
A group of Ayakakashi – monsters wearing school uniforms – also appeared to lunge at passerbys but it turned out…they were actually passing out event memorabilia.
The SILENT HILL f Abandoned Items Exhibition perfectly recreates the in-game school of Ebisugaoka. The interactive experience allowed attendees to inspect objects and solve puzzles to win exclusive souvenirs.
Decorations such as the blackboard, posters, and traces of handwriting faithfully recreated Ebisugaoka’s middle school.
Monsters watched attendees closely as they challenged the experience.
Images on the wall depict the stories of Ebisugaoka.
Despite being infinitely familiar with the game, even the developers were stunned by the atmosphere. The dev team marveled at the stunning recreation which nailed even the tiniest details within the lockers.
Attendees who took on the challenge received souvenirs such as a exclusive stickers and postcards.
During TGS, it was also announced that the official novel of SILENT HILL f will be released on October 30th. The novel, authored by renowned novelist Shiro Kuro, provides a more detailed perspective of the game’s backstory.
From left: 2BRO.’s Otojya, MC Kei Yamaguchi, KONAMI SILENT HILL series Producer Motoi Okamoto, Scriptwriter Ryukishi07, 2BRO’s Otsuichi
PlayStation’s special stage also played the launch trailer of SILENT HILL f. The trailer’s music sparked a wave of nostalgia and brought audience members back to 1960’s Showa Era Japan.
From KONAMI SILENT HILL series Producer Motoi Okamoto personally congratulating NeoBards, industry friends offering their support and encouragement, revealing our giant balloon, to having more than 70 Bards gathered for the official launch of SILENT HILL f, NeoBards had another outstanding year at TGS!
NeoBards has several games currently under development. Stay tuned for more exciting news and we’ll see you next year at TGS!
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025
- Organizer: Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA)
- Co-organizer: Nikkei Business Publications Inc., Sony Music Solutions Inc.
- Date: 2025/9/25–26 (Business Days); 2025/9/27–28 (General Admission)
©Konami Digital Entertainment
About Us
NeoBards Entertainment was founded in 2017 by a group of industry pioneers with over 20 years of experience from various Eastern and Western cultural backgrounds. Our portfolio includes collaborations with Capcom on Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Resident Evil Re:Verse, and Resident Evil: Resistance. We also developed Dynasty Warrior M, a mobile game licensed by Koei and published by Nexon, and participated in the development of Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by Square Enix. Stay tuned for future news as the studio also has several titles currently in development.
We take pride in integrating international talent and resources to deliver high-quality, premium game products for established IPs and original properties alike. Committed to development, we embrace both the challenges and joys of the creative process.
