While originally slated for release later this year, we knew that a delay was highly likely given the lack of a firm release date and marketing push. Now we have confirmation from Konami that the release of Silent Hill: Downpour has been pushed back.
According to a report at gaming site Beef Jack, Konami has confirmed with them that the game has been delayed, with a new target release date for Q2 2012. That would mean we'd see a release sometime between March and June, but obviously the target window is also subject to change.
Silent Hill: Downpour is being developed for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and you'll be taking on the role of prisoner Murphy Pendelton, who escapes during a bus transfer accident and ends up in Silent Hill:
“Having been behind bars for years, and receiving an extended sentence once already, Murphy Pendleton has become a liability during his stay at Ryall State Prison. Due to his storied past at Ryall, he is being transferred to Wayside Maximum Security Penitentiary. During his trip to his new gray-bar home, your bus is involved in a horrific accident. Once the twisted carnage of your prison transport bus comes to a stop, you are able to assess the situation. You find yourself stranded in the foggy woods near the town of Silent Hill. Knowing that this may be his one shot at freedom, Murphy sets off to explore the desolate town. Despite the town seeming vast and empty, he can’t help but feel claustrophobic and that someone — or some thing — is watching him.
Take on the role of Murphy Pendleton, who finds himself alone and lost in the woods outside the lonely town. Explore the all-new environment that is expansive while feeling claustrophobic at the same time. Experience the bone-chilling terror of Silent Hill with vivid and spectacular visuals that are powered by Unreal 3 technology, bringing the town of Silent Hill, its characters, creatures and horrific world to life. Freely roam, explore the town and venture into all-new side quests that unlock new areas, special items and bonus content. Immerse yourself in the terror with an ever-changing game world that includes a day and night Normal world and an Otherworld world that are created from your actions during the gameplay. Understand that you are never truly alone in Silent Hill.
All new and updated Silent Hill experience that visually stands on its own with the current competition. Utilizing Unreal 3 technology, the game brings the town of Silent Hill, its characters, the creatures and the alternate hell world into vivid and spectacular display.
Features:
-Free-roaming and deep exploration that will take players into all-new ‘Side Quests’ unlocking areas within the game, special items and bonus content.
-An ever-changing game world including day and night ‘Normal’ world and ‘Otherworld’ world, all manifested and sourced from character actions throughout the game.
-First-time ever 3D technology will bring Silent Hill a step closer to the player with three-dimensional immersion.
-Renowned story and music talent attached to the game including:
-Silent Hill comic writer, Tom Waltz
-Original music directed and composed by renowned composer, Dan Licht, of the Showtime series, Dexter.
-Theme song performed by hard-rock multiplatinum group, Korn.”
[Story via Destructoid]
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