Toyama expressed a desire for his studio, Bokeh Game Studio, to explore diverse creative ideas, including light-hearted projects, and to incorporate input from younger generations.

He also highlighted the importance of passing the baton to the next generation of developers, reflecting a broader industry trend among veteran creators like Kojima and Miyamoto.

At 55, Toyama reflected on his age and the challenges of continuing in the industry, emphasizing his commitment to mentoring younger talent and taking on new challenges.

Despite concerns about his age, Toyama sees the importance of passing responsibilities to emerging developers and exploring new creative directions.

Toyama co-founded Bokeh Game Studio with former PlayStation figures, aiming to create original, low-budget games and foster innovation outside traditional high-budget constraints.

Keiichi Toyama, the creator of Silent Hill, is working on a new game that will not be a sequel to his recent title Slitterhead, which did not meet sales expectations and received mixed reviews.

Toyama has stated that now is not the right time for a Slitterhead sequel but has not ruled out revisiting the game in the future.

He emphasized that the upcoming project is still in its early development stages, with more details to be revealed later.

He acknowledged that Slitterhead's mixed genre marketing and confusing identity may have contributed to its underwhelming reception and sales, though he praised his team’s creativity.

Toyama intends to continue exploring various genres and ideas within the industry, with more details about his new project expected to be announced soon.

The studio is still in the early stages of developing the new game, with plans for multiple smaller projects currently on hold as they focus on this larger effort.

Meanwhile, the Silent Hill franchise continues to evolve, with Silent Hill f set to return to its J-horror roots and emphasize a stronger focus on combat.

Despite Slitterhead's mixed reviews, critics like Eurogamer’s Vikki Blake praised its uniqueness, raising anticipation for future projects from Bokeh Game Studio.