Konami, the Japanese entertainment conglomerate, acquires and develops the Silent Hill series, a survival horror video game.
The first Silent Hill game is released for the PlayStation, establishing the series' popularity and influence in the survival horror genre.
The critically acclaimed sequel Silent Hill 2 is released, noted for its storytelling and psychological horror elements.
Silent Hill 3, continuing the story from the first game, is released for PlayStation 2.
Silent Hill 4: The Room is released, introducing new gameplay mechanics and a different narrative style.
The first Silent Hill film adaptation is released, directed by Christophe Gans and based on the video game series.
Silent Hill: Homecoming, developed by Double Helix Games, is released for multiple platforms continuing the series.
Silent Hill: Downpour is released, adding a new protagonist and environment to the series.
Silent Hill: Book of Memories is released, featuring a departure from the traditional gameplay into an action role-playing game format.
Hideo Kojima announces a collaboration with film director Guillermo del Toro on a new Silent Hill game, generating high anticipation.
The cult known as The Order is established in the town of Silent Hill, beginning their worship of the deity Samael and their dark rituals.
The settlement of Silent Hill is officially founded, growing around the worship practices of The Order and developing into a small community.
Alessa Gillespie, daughter of Dahlia Gillespie and key figure in The Order's plans, is born into the cult family.
Dahlia Gillespie performs ritualistic acts during Alessa's birth, leading to Alessa being severely burned and infused with supernatural powers tied to the cult's deity.
Alessa's soul fractures as a result of the ritual, one fragment escaping and taking the form of Cheryl Mason, whom Harry Mason later adopts.
Adopted daughter of Harry Mason, Cheryl vanishes mysteriously during a visit to Silent Hill, triggering the events of the game.
Harry Mason enters Silent Hill to find Cheryl, confronting the town's supernatural horrors and the cult's machinations.
Harry confronts Dahlia and the cult, uncovering Alessa's role and the truth behind the town's nightmare reality.
Depending on player choices, the ritual to birth the deity is stopped or completed, resulting in different outcomes for Silent Hill and its inhabitants.
