Silent Hill 2 Remake Release Date and Gameplay Showcased

After years of stalling and confirmation in development, Silent Hill 2 is finally launching later this year. The remake of the cult-classic psychological survival horror plans to revitalize a generational game. And it seems fans of Silent Hill have something to look forward to this year.

The State of Play confirmed the launch date and showed us the first modernized encounter between James Sunderland and Angela. As announced in the PlayStation State of Play event andSilent Hill Transmission event, Silent Hill 2 will launch onOctober 8, 2024, for PC and PS5.

Over at the Silent Hill Transmission stream, we got an in-depth look at the gameplay through two major sections of the game – the beginning hours and Brookhaven Hospital.

We first glimpse the beginning hours, where we can already see the combat and gameplay. The section where James picks up the radio has been overhauled, with James now sliding through a broken shed to enter a room and pick up the radio. Earlier, this section was much smaller and in an open area, commencing the combat with the monster.

We also got a complete, in-depth look at the Brookhaven Hospital section. The needle and hair puzzle at Brookhaven Hospital has also been faithfully recreated, with the video ending right before James fights the Flesh Lips. And yes, we also get a brief look at the new Flesh Lips design.

Overall, the game takes a Resident Evil approach, with levels overhauled to fit the remake moniker. However, it tries to keep the essence of the old game intact.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Pre-Order Details

The pre-orders for the game on PC and PS5 are also live. Players can order two versions of Silent Hill 2: the standard and digital deluxe editions.

Pre-ordering the standard edition for$69.99will give players the base game and a Mira The Dog mask, which James can wear on his head. PlayStation players will get an exclusive Robbie the Rabbit mask by pre-ordering the game.

Pre-ordering the deluxe edition for$79.99will grant players48-hour early accessto play the game, a digital art book, the Mira The Dog mask, and a pizza-box Pyramid Head mask for James to wear.

So, do you plan on pre-ordering the Silent Hill 2 remake? What are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments below.

Sampad Banerjee

Meet Sampad, Beebom’s in-house video game enthusiast and writer. With two years of freelance experience, he has passionately crafted articles about the games he loves. You can find his writings on Sportskeeda, Gamingbolt, and GGTalks.

During work hours, he covers the latest gaming news, creates how-to guides, and occasionally shares video game reviews. In his free time, he enjoys building Gundam model kits, planning his next cosplay, and play his favorite RPG games.

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