Do you see that town in your restless sleeps? Konami Digital Entertainment BV today announced that a remake version of the psychological horror game SILENT HILL 2, released in 2001, will be coming to PlayStation®5 and STEAM®. Developed by Bloober Team, composer Akira Yamaoka and artist Masahiro Ito, the mist-covered dark town will be with you with improved visuals, sounds and gameplay.
Producer Motoi Okamoto (Production Manager) said, “SILENT HILL is returning as a high-end production. We are proud to announce that SILENT HILL 2, one of the most popular games in the SILENT HILL series, will be released for PlayStation® and® Steam. We’re excited to have you this high-quality remake, brought back to life by a group of horror game experts.”
Akira Yamaoka, who composed the legendary music of the game, expressed his feelings as follows: “SILENT HILL is an inspiration for me. I’m grateful to be involved in a job that has been loved by the actors for a very long time. History is about to be rewritten. I hope you look forward to the day when you can immerse yourself again in the creepy world of the game.”
The game’s concept artist, Masahiro Ito, said, “The Pyramid Head is coming back. A new journey for those who know the original character, an origin story for those who know the character, and. the most memorable journey of the man closely associated with that monster.”
Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno comments: “The game that shaped Bloober Team’s shared vision and gave the start to our game development adventure is none other than SILENT HILL 2. Now, we face a challenging task. We need to translate our youthful memories of the game into a language that modern players can interact with, while at the same time creating an experience that is faithful to the originality of the game. More than 20 years ago, a team within KONAMI developed one of the most remarkable games in the history of electronic entertainment with their vision. Through SILENT HILL 2, KONAMI and Bloober Team will work together to set new standards in the genre and provide an unforgettable experience for young fans. Through our work, we are determined to show that Bloober Team is putting forth the best possible in today’s technology and aims for the top spot in game development. We’re looking forward to the moment when players can see our work.”
The SILENT HILL 2 remake follows the game’s main protagonist, James Sunderland, after receiving a mysterious letter from his long-dead wife, Mary, who comes to a creepy town and chases clues. Get ready to experience the eerie monsters and other manifestations of James’ consciousness brought back to life after 20 years, using the latest technologies to be experienced in 4K modern entertainment systems.
SILENT HILL 2 Remake Trailer:
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SILENT HILL Publication has unveiled four new projects. These:
SILENT HILL: Townfall is a co-production of renowned publisher Annapurna Interactive (Stray, Outer Wilds, Neon White) and multi-BAFTA award-winning independent developer No Code Studios (Stories Untold, Observation). This partnership represents how incredible studios and developers around the world will bring a new perspective to the iconic Silent Hill series. SILENT HILL: More details about Townfall and KONAMI’s partnership with Annapurna Interactive and No Code Studios will be announced in the coming days.
SILENT HILL: TownfallAnnouncement Trailer:
SILENT HILL f – An entirely new story set in 1960s Japan, with a beautiful yet spooky world. The murder mysteries were written by Ryukishi07, famous for his Japanese visual novels with psychological and supernatural horror themes.
SILENT HILL f Trailer:
SILENT HILL: Ascension is a special experience where participants from around the world direct an all-new SILENT HILL story and characters from different platforms and experience the psychological horror at the heart of SILENT HILL.
SILENT HILL: Ascension is a collaboration between Genvid Entertainment, Bad Robot Games, Behavior Interactive and dj2 Entertainment.
SILENT HILL: Ascension Trailer:
Horror film director and producer Christophe Gans, best known for his motion picture Beauty and the Beast (2014) and the original SILENT HILL (2006), heads a new film adaptation in the franchise, “Return to SILENT HILL.” More information about these projects will be announced at a later date.
“Return to SILENT HILL” Announcement Trailer:
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