Development of theSilent Hill 2remake is said to be “close” to finishing. DespiteSilent Hill 2’s official announcement in late 2022, a release date for the highly-anticipated survivor horror game remake has yet to be officially announced. Rather than keep fans in the dark regardingSilent Hill 2’s development, Bloober appears to have decided to let fans know the game’s current status without giving away any official release date info.
2023 has been the year of survival horror game remakes. The year began with the release of Electronic Arts' remake ofDead Space, which was received with resounding positivity. As March comes to an end, Capcom is preparing for the release ofResident Evil 4’s remake. BetweenDead SpaceandResident Evil 4, two of the best survival horror games ever released have made a return. Perhaps Bloober Team can add a third game to that list.
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Speaking with PAP Business,Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babienoexplained thatSilent Hill 2development is further ahead than fans likely expected. Babieno says thatSilent Hill 2"is technically ready," and while that doesn’t mean that the game is finished, it does mean that Bloober Team is “close” to wrapping things up. There’s still work to be done, but it sounds like there’s more to the situation than simply finishing the game.
Babieno goes on to point to its “partners” for concerns regardingSilent Hill 2’s release plans. He mentions that when the title will debut and how its promotion will be handled is in the publisher’s hands, not Bloober’s. The implication is that Bloober might like to have a release date out already, with excitement building for the game’s release. That decision is up to publisher Konami and its advertising partners, which likely include PlayStation.
It’s important to remember that Komani ended all plans for AAA game development around 2015. Franchises likeSilent Hillhave been left idle since. Konami is trying something new now, licensing its big properties to third parties. Marketing titles like theSilent Hill 2remake, as well as themany otherSilent Hillgames currently in development, could be something Konami needs to rediscover its talent for.
IfSilent Hill 2is genuinely nearing completion, it’s just a matter of time before Konami shares more information about the game’s release plans. Maybe this summer’s PlayStation event, its E3 alternative, will be the best opportunity for a reveal. Alternatively, Konami could wait until later this year.Silent Hill 2fans will likely be hoping for an announcement sooner, rather than later. Bloober Team’s comments will lead to the hope thatSilent Hill 2will launch in 2023, but that remains to be seen.
Silent Hill 2is in development for PC and PS5.
