Summary
According to a Konami producer, the upcomingSilent Hill 2remake from Bloober Team is “in the final stages of development.” The originalSilent Hill 2is often pointed to as one of the best survival-horror games ever made, and so it’s really no surprise that many fans were excited when a remake was announced.
Following months of leaks, theSilent Hill 2remake was officially announced in October 2022. TheSilent Hill 2remake announcement confirmed that the game would be developed by Bloober Team, the studio best known for horror game projects like theLayers of Feartitles andThe Medium, a game that clearly took inspiration from theSilent Hillseries. It was also confirmed that theSilent Hill 2remake would be a PS5 console exclusive, though the game is also coming to PC.
Fans have been waiting nearly two years to get their hands on theSilent Hill 2remake, and luckily, the wait is seemingly coming to an end. In an interview withFamitsu(translated byVGC), Konami producer Motoi Okamoto said, “We are in the final stages of development,” in regards to theSilent Hill 2remake. Presumably, this means that aSilent Hill 2remake release date announcement could be coming in the relatively near future and the game is on track to launch at some point in 2024.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Scheduled to Release This Year for PC and PS5
The last time fans got a big update on theSilent Hill 2remake’s progress was at the latest PlayStation State of Play event, which featured the survival-horror franchise prominently. Besides giving fans an update on theSilent Hill 2remake, the latest State of Play event also featured the surprise announcement andshadow drop ofSilent Hill: The Short Message, a free, experimentalSilent HillPS5 exclusive game.
We are in the final stages of development.
Unfortunately, the State of Play seemed to leave fans more worried about theSilent Hillfranchise than excited about its future.Silent Hill: The Short Messagereceived mostly negative reviews, and many fans expressed their concerns about theSilent Hill 2remake after its State of Play trailer. Instead of focusing on the haunting atmosphere and scares that the series is known for, theSilent Hill 2remake State of Play trailer was combat-heavy. The backlash was enough that Bloober Team has actuallypinned the blame on Konami for the trailer, so it will be interesting to see if there are any further developments on that end.
While some fans may have been disappointed bySilent Hill 2’s combat-focused trailer, the good news is that the game is nearing the end of its development. Hopefully,Silent Hillfans don’t have to wait too much longer to play the long-awaited remake for themselves.
Silent Hill 2
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Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the thick of it.Larger EnvironmentsExplore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.Over-the-shoulder CameraThe remake moves from the original’s fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.Evolved Combat GameplayFamiliar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
