Resident Evil and Silent Hill Creators Tease Potential Collaboration

Back in the era of the original PlayStation, horror fans were introduced to two iconic franchises: Capcom's Resident Evil and Konami's Silent Hill. Although the two series never crossed over, there’s a possibility that their creators might team up on a future horror game.

While no collaboration is officially planned, Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama recently expressed openness to the idea of working with Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. In an interview with Prankster101, Toyama was asked about past collaborations between Suda51 and Mikami on Shadows of the Damned and whether he would consider teaming up with the legendary Resident Evil developer.

Toyama responded, “While there’s nothing in the works at the moment, I think it’s quite possible that I could collaborate with the greats of horror. I would need clarity on what my role would be in such a project. Perhaps I could handle the story or scriptwriting if it’s a game, but there’s nothing concrete right now. Still, I can see myself doing that in the future.”

Though he confirmed that no active project is underway, Toyama suggested that he would be open to contributing to a collaborative project, particularly in writing and story development, should the opportunity arise.

Mikami, who began his career with Capcom in the early '90s, is often regarded as the "father of survival horror," thanks to his groundbreaking work on Resident Evil (1996). The game was a massive hit on the PlayStation and set the standard for the genre, influencing numerous titles that followed.

The idea of these two horror genre pioneers collaborating is thrilling for fans, especially given the recent success of the Silent Hill 2 remake. The game has already sold over a million copies, and the developers have promised more exciting projects in the future.

Looking ahead, both creators have new projects on the horizon. Keiichiro Toyama is set to release his first horror game in over a decade, Slitterhead, which launches on November 8 for consoles and PC. As for Mikami, his most recent work was as the Executive Producer on Hi-Fi Rush, showing his continued versatility in game development.

The thought of two of the horror genre’s most influential figures working together remains a tantalizing possibility, and fans are sure to keep hoping for this dream collaboration to come to life someday.