A Silent Hill 2 remake is shuffling toward us through the darkness. Here’s everything we know about our next trip to gaming’s most haunted town.
Back in 2001, Silent Hill 2 shaped the horror genre as we know it, introducing gamers to a new world of fear and trepidation. Now, one of the best horror games ever is being remade to terrify a new generation and hopefully revive the franchise.
Announced during the Silent Hill Transmission event in 2022, the game is being developed by Bloober Team (The Medium, Blair Witch). Concept Artist Masahiro Ito and Composer Akira Yamaoka will also return from the original development team for the remake.
Release date
Silent Hill 2 remake will be releasing on October 8, 2024. The date was revealed in Sony’s State of Play presentation on May 30, 2024. However, owners of the Digital Deluxe Edition will be able to play from October 6.
On X (Twitter), developer Blooper Team gave an update about the game in early 2024 saying:
“As Bloober Team, we are proud to be a part of Konami‘s plans for the Silent Hill franchise. Alongside our partner, we are diligently working to ensure the Silent Hill 2 remake attains the highest quality.”
“On behalf of our development team, we would like to clarify that the production is progressing smoothly and in accordance with our schedule. We understand that many players around the world are eagerly anticipating news about the game, and we appreciate your dedication.”
With the game now having a projected release date within the year of 2024, it’s clear that development is moving right along. That said, there’s always a chance the game gets delayed if the team runs into any speedbumps.
Platforms
Silent Hill 2 will be a 12-month timed console exclusive on PS5, meaning it won’t be on Xbox at launch. However, it’s been confirmed that the game will also be released on PC. There’s been no word on an Xbox release once the exclusivity deal is over.
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Previous Silent Hill games came to Xbox, so it’s entirely possible – just don’t expect to see it any time soon.
Trailers
At Sony’s first State of Play event for 2024, the company offered up a much more extensive look at the new Silent Hill 2 remake. This full trailer can be viewed below and includes a slow look at gameplay, story and more.
Additionally, a trailer revealed at the May 30 State of Play showed off some additional footage and confirmed the October 8 release date.
Silent Hill 2 remake: Gameplay and setting
The Silent Hill 2 remake will be very loyal to the original in terms of gameplay, continuing the atmospheric survival horror of that game. However, the remake will use the over-the-shoulder camera angle made popular by Resident Evil 4 to make sure the player is as immersed as possible. It will also make combat much easier, especially gunplay.
The story involves an ordinary man called James returning to Silent Hill after many years. James lost his wife to an incurable disease and miraculously receives a letter from her asking him to meet her in their favorite spot in Silent Hill – a place the couple would visit together.
Of course, Silent Hill has become a hellish nightmare world since that time, so James ventures back there to see if his wife, Mary, really is there – or if something more sinister is going on.
The original Silent Hill 2 gained critical acclaim for its story, atmosphere, and gameplay, so here’s hoping the remake emulates that success.
In the meantime, take a look at the other biggest upcoming games, such as GTA 6, Dragon Ball: Sparkling Zero, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
