The creative team at Bloober Team, makers of the eagerly awaited Silent Hill 2 Remake, are encouraging fans to remain patient in anticipation of the release of this highly anticipated title. Silent Hill 2, initially released in 2001 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC, was officially confirmed for a remake by Konami in October of last year.
In January, Bloober Team’s Chief Marketing Officer, Anna JasiÅska, assured that the developers would remain faithful to the original, adopting a cautious approach to the remake. “We are focused on restoring the distinct, visceral atmosphere in the modernized Silent Hill 2” she explained. “Longtime fans need not worry about us deviating from the essence while revitalizing the title. We are staying true to the traditional story while overhauling the gameplay and updating the graphics from the ground up.”
— Bloober Team (@BlooberTeam) November 26, 2023
Since then, both Konami and Bloober have provided minimal updates on the Silent Hill 2 Remake. However, over the weekend, Bloober released a statement on Twitter, expressing their pride in being part of Konami’s plans for the Silent Hill franchise. Bloober Team reassured fans that they are diligently working to ensure the Silent Hill 2 Remake achieves the highest quality.
“We want to clarify that production is progressing smoothly and according to our schedule. We understand that players worldwide are eagerly awaiting news about the game, and we appreciate your dedication” the statement continued. “However, we kindly ask for a bit more patience. Once Konami, as the game’s publisher, shares more information, we are confident that the wait will be worthwhile.”
Earlier this year, JasiÅska acknowledged the high pressure involved in remaking Silent Hill 2, considering it one of the best psychological horror games ever made. She disclosed that Bloober Team was taken aback when they learned Konami would allow them to remake this classic.
