Silent Hill 2 Remake and Chronos: The New Dawn developer Blooper Team kicked off the new year with a mysterious word: remosdneulserorehsoovamceyerd.
Everything is going well for Bloober Team. The Polish studio has published its financial report for the third quarter of 2025 (July-September), in which it reported a rapid increase in revenue.More details: https://gameworldobserver.com/2025/11/28/thanks-to-cronos-the-new-dawn-bloober-teams-quarterly-profit-increased-32-fold
Remakes, you either love 'em or hate 'em! Or, more probably, you like some of 'em, aren't too keen on others, and are largely ambivalent to the rest. Whatever your perspective, it's obvious remakes - beloved of risk-averse publishers across the industry - aren't going anywhere. They offer the perfect maelstrom of nostalgia bait and brand recognition, meaning they're an easier sell compared to entirely new games, and if players love them, why stop now? But not all remakes are created equally; for every Resident Evil 2 or Silent Hill 2, there's an XIII - a remake so bad its publisher was forced to remake it. Which raises the question - you might call it the Big Question - what makes a remake great?
I realise I'm probably in the minority here, but I don't love Bluepoint's approach to remakes. Sure, they're pretty, they're technically accomplished, and mechanically faithful to the originals, but the studio's artistic liberties too often rankle. I admit I'm a purist and grumpy old man in the making who hates change, but I still think remakes should, fundamentally, play within the boundaries of the original's creative vision. A colour palette shift - swapping the bleached-out ethereal hues of Shadow of the Colossus on PS2 for a more natural lighting, say - might add a bit of beautification, but it can radically alter the intended tone. More egregiously, Bluepoint's decision to redesign chunks of Demon's Souls using a completely different architectural style isn't just an artistic choice, it has significant ramifications for world-building.
Publisher Konami and developer Bloober Team have announced that Silent Hill 2 is now available for Xbox Series and PC via Microsoft Store. Both the standard and Deluxe editions are currently available to purchase at 50 percent-off. Silent Hill 2 launched on October 8, 2024 for PC and PlayStation 5.
The game’s details via the publisher:
Having received a letter from his deceased wife, James heads to where they shared so many memories, in the hope of seeing her one more time: Silent Hill. There, by the lake, he finds a woman eerily similar to her…
“My name…is Maria,” the woman smiles. Her face, her voice… She’s just like her.
Experience a master-class in psychological survival horror—lauded as the best in the series—on the latest hardware with chilling visuals and visceral sounds.
Key Features
High-end Graphics and Sound – With 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 Environments – Explore 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 Camera – The 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 Gameplay – Familiar 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 then ever.
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It's all go in the foggy world of Silent Hill. Following yesterday's surprise Australian launch, last year's stupendous Silent Hill 2 remake is finally available on Xbox Series X/S worldwide - and Christophe Gans' upcoming movie adaptation has received a new trailer too.
We already knew the Xbox Series X/S version of last year's stupendous Silent Hill 2 remake was likely imminent thanks to recent ratings board sightings, but it turns out the wait is already over - for Australian players at least. It's available to download right now via the Australian Xbox Store, suggesting a global launch announcement will feature during tonight's Xbox showcase.
After numerous rumors and leaks, Silent Hill 2 Remake is now available on Xbox Series X|S today at half price.
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Weeks of rumors and even a rating by the ESRB later, a release date for Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 on Xbox Series X/S has leaked via Microsoft’s own storefront. Discovered by True Achievements, which has access to the Xbox Store’s backend (and provided a screenshot of the listing), it’s apparently out on November 21st.
Going by the image, it will support Xbox cloud saves, Achievements, and more. A Deluxe Edition is also seemingly on the way, with a digital art book and soundtrack. It’s worth noting that Xbox Series X/S and PC are listed as platforms, but Xbox Play Anywhere support isn’t specified.
It’s possible that the listing is still a work in progress, so we’ll have to wait for the official announcement. If Silent Hill 2 remake is dropping seemingly out of nowhere in the coming weeks for Xbox, then what about Born from a Wish, the long-rumored additional scenario turned paid DLC?
Actor Salóme Rannveig Gunnarsdóttir, who plays Maria in the base game, said that Bloober Team hadn’t contacted her for the same. However, narrative designer Grzegorz Like seemingly teased its existence, responding to a fan with, “Born from what?” and the “eyes” emoji.
Stealth drop incoming? At the very least, it could be an announcement at The Game Awards on December 11th. In the meantime, check out our review of Silent Hill 2 remake on PS5 here. You can also learn more about the latest entry, Silent Hill f, here.
