After years of delays and development confirmations, Silent Hill 2 is finally set to launch later this year. This remake of the cult-classic psychological survival horror game aims to breathe new life into a generational favorite. Fans of Silent Hill have a lot to look forward to this year.
During the State of Play, the launch date for Silent Hill 2 was confirmed, and the first modernized encounter between James Sunderland and Angela was showcased. As announced in the PlayStation State of Play and Silent Hill Transmission events, Silent Hill 2 will be released on October 8, 2024, for PC and PS5.
The Silent Hill Transmission stream provided an in-depth look at the gameplay, focusing on two major sections of the game: the beginning hours and Brookhaven Hospital.
In the beginning hours, we get a glimpse of the updated combat and gameplay. The scene where James picks up the radio has been significantly overhauled. Now, James slides through a broken shed to enter a room and retrieve the radio, whereas in the original, this section was much smaller and in an open area, initiating combat with the monster.
We also received a comprehensive, in-depth look at the Brookhaven Hospital section. The needle and hair puzzle at Brookhaven Hospital has been faithfully recreated, with the video ending just before James confronts the Flesh Lips. Additionally, we get a brief glimpse of the new Flesh Lips design.
Overall, the game adopts a Resident Evil-style approach, with levels revamped to suit the remake’s modern standards. However, it strives to preserve the essence of the original game.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Pre-Order Details
Pre-orders for Silent Hill 2 on PC and PS5 are now live. Players can choose between two versions: the standard edition and the digital deluxe edition.
The standard edition, priced at $69.99, includes the base game and a Mira the Dog mask for James to wear. Additionally, PlayStation players who pre-order will receive an exclusive Robbie the Rabbit mask.
Pre-ordering the deluxe edition for $79.99 offers players 48-hour early access to the game, a digital art book, the Mira the Dog mask, and a pizza-box Pyramid Head mask for James to wear.
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