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From what little we’ve seen, the graphical fidelity looks to be superb with Unreal Engine 5 helping to realise the anguish in James Sunderland’s face in more detail than ever. It may prove too heavy for your PC, however, so be sure to check out the minimum and recommended PC specs ahead of the game’s release date.
For everything else, head below for all the latest details, trailers, pre-order information and more.
When is the Silent Hill 2 remake release date?
The Silent Hill 2 remake is expected to be released in 2024.
While Konami has yet to officially confirm this, an official PlayStation showreel for upcoming games in 2024 stated that the remake of Silent Hill 2 will arrive in this window. We’re expecting the developer to confirm further details shortly.
Can I pre-order the Silent Hill 2 remake?
You cannot currently pre-order the Silent Hill 2 remake. You can wishlist the game on Steam already, though. This will notify you of when the game becomes available.
We will update this guide with pre-order information when it is confirmed.
Which consoles and platforms can play the Silent Hill 2 remake?
The Silent Hill 2 remake is scheduled to launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC.
This is a timed console exclusive for the PS5 console, though this doesn’t mean that developer Bloober Team or Konami won’t look to bring the remake to Xbox or other platforms at a later date. What we do know is that the Silent Hill 2 remake is a console exclusive to PS5 for at least 12 months. A year after the game’s initial release on PS5, it could find itself on other platforms.
Silent Hill 2 remake gameplay and story details
The Silent Hill 2 remake has the same story as the original Silent Hill 2. You play as James Sunderland (ha’way), a man who has received a letter from his deceased wife three years after her death. Upon the request in the letter, you head to Silent Hill (a shared happy place) where things aren’t as James remembers and all sorts of horrifying events take place.
The psychological survival horror is more often than not lauded as the best in the series, so it’s a good place to start with a full-fat 4K remake. As it is a remake, expect there to be some inconsistencies compared to the original when it comes to storytelling and gameplay. It is a remake and not an HD port, after all. Some artistic leeway is allowed and encouraged.
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Thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 5, the game’s environments should look and feel almost real, which may or may not increase the level of tension in those dark and foggy streets.
Bloober Team is also promising to make good use of the PS5’s 3D audio capabilities and to use the DualSense’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers creatively. The SSD of the PS5 brings no load screens when exploring all of Silent Hill town, too. Expect the Silent Hill 2 remake to feel like a new game but in a familiar setting.
Is there a Silent Hill 2 remake trailer?
Konami and Bloober Team released the first Silent Hill 2 remake trailer in October 2022, providing a glimpse of the game built in Unreal Engine 5. Watch the teaser below:
Silent Hill 2 is expected to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC sometime in 2024.
Once we have more details, we’ll make sure to update this piece.
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