Silent Hill 2 remake release date confirmed in new gameplay trailer

Konami has released a new 13-minute gameplay trailer for the Silent Hill 2 remake – and it’s safe to say we’re impressed. We also know when we’ll be able to get our hands on it.

The trailer, which showcases impressive Unreal Engine 5 graphics, provides a detailed look at the eponymous town, the game’s character models, and gameplay.

While it’s too early to say whether Silent Hill 2 will be a triumphant remake akin to Resident Evil 2, it certainly looks promising. Protagonist James Sunderland is shown navigating the streets of Silent Hill and wading through its iconic fog. So far, it appears that Blooper Team has accurately captured the atmosphere of the original game.

Players also got a look at the game’s combat. James, armed with a nail board, fights off a Lying Figure and bludgeons it to death.

Later, he is shown exploring different buildings and environments in the town and interacting with other characters. Inside Brookhaven Hospital, James encounters nurse monsters and is seen using a shotgun.

Silent Hill 2‘s combat doesn’t look particularly remarkable and is reminiscent of the clunky action from the original. However, that’s unlikely to deter fans desperate to revisit the series for the first time since 2012’s Silent Hill: Downpour.

You can check out the new gameplay trailer for Silent Hill 2 below:

Silent Hill 2 remake release date

At the very end of the trailer, Konami revealed Silent Hill 2‘s release date: October 8th, 2024. It is available to pre-order now.

The game is set for release on that date for PC and PlayStation 5. It is a timed exclusive and will reportedly arrive on other platforms one year later.

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