Silent Hill 2 Remake: Release Date, Gameplay Footage, and New Features Revealed at PlayStation State of Play

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Classic enemies like Lying Figure and Bubble Head Nurse appear in the trailer. New combat mechanics introduced.
Deluxe Edition includes digital artbooks, soundtracks, Pyramid Head mask (PS5 exclusive), Mira the Dog mask (PS5 exclusive), and Robbie the Rabbit mask (PS5 exclusive). Pre-orders come with early access and masks as bonuses.
New gameplay footage revealed at PlayStation State of Play showing updated visuals and mechanics.
Silent Hill 2 Remake developed by Bloober Team and Konami, launching on October 8, 2023 for PS5 and PC.
Silent Hill 2 Remake: Release Date, Gameplay Footage, and New Features Revealed at PlayStation State of Play

In a recent PlayStation State of Play event, Konami announced several updates regarding the upcoming Silent Hill projects. Among these announcements was the release date and new gameplay footage for Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Silent Hill 2 Remake, developed by Bloober Team with Konami's blessing, is set to launch on October 8, 2023. The game will be available on both PS5 and PC via Steam.

During the event, a new trailer was unveiled showcasing thirteen minutes of gameplay footage. This footage revealed updated visuals and mechanics compared to the original Silent Hill 2 release in 2001. Fans were treated to glimpses of classic enemies such as Lying Figure and Bubble Head Nurse, as well as new combat mechanics.

The remake aims to recapture the original's spark using cutting-edge technology while maintaining the feeling of dread through an over-the-shoulder camera perspective. Combat has been expanded to allow for a wider variety of approaches, with enemies having distinct movements and attacks. Puzzles have also been slightly altered to present a new spin on their original designs while maintaining their eerie connection to the game's theme and narrative.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Deluxe Edition owners will receive additional content such as digital artbooks, soundtracks, Pyramid Head mask (PS5 exclusive), Mira the Dog mask (PS5 exclusive), and Robbie the Rabbit mask (PS5 exclusive). Pre-orders come with early access and masks as bonuses.

The Silent Hill Transmission livestream following the State of Play event provided further details on Silent Hill f, Silent Hill: Townfall, and the upcoming horror film Return to Silent Hill. For more information on these projects, please refer to our dedicated article.



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    • Silent Hill 2 Remake gameplay revealed with combat against Lying Figure and Bubble Head Nurse
    • Bloober Team developing Silent Hill 2 Remake, cast includes Luke Roberts as James Sunderland and Salome Gunnarsdottir as Mary Shepherd-Sunderland
    • Silent Hill: The Short Message surpassed 2.5 million downloads on PS5
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    • Silent Hill 2 Remake has a confirmed release date of October 8, 2023.
    • The game will be available on PS5 and PC via Steam.
    • An extended look at the gameplay was provided in a new trailer and Silent Hill Transmission footage.
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    • Silent Hill 2 will be launched on October 8.
    • New gameplay and narrative details have been revealed through trailers and gameplay footage.
    • , Silent Hill 2 Remake aims to recapture the original’s spark using cutting-edge technology.
    • , The over-the-shoulder camera offers greater gameplay immersion while maintaining the feeling of dread.
    • Combat has been expanded to allow for a wider variety of approaches, with enemies having distinct movements and attacks.
    • Puzzles have been slightly altered to present a new spin on their original designs while maintaining their eerie connection to the game’s theme and narrative.
    • , The deluxe edition includes DLCs such as a digital artbook, soundtrack, Pyramid Head mask (PS5 exclusive), Mira the Dog mask (PS5 exclusive), and Robbie the Rabbit mask (PS5 exclusive). Pre-orders come with early access and masks as bonuses.
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    • Silent Hill 2 Remake will be released on October 8, 2024 for PC and PS5.
    • Bloober Team is developing Silent Hill 2 Remake with Konami’s blessing.
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