Summary
Fans of theSilent Hillfranchise should circle October 8 and November 8 on their calendars because the former is when theSilent Hill 2remake finally launches and the latter is when the new game fromSilent Hillcreator Keiichiro Toyama,Slitterhead, releases to the masses.Silent Hillfans have been starved of quality new content ever since Konami canceled Hideo Kojima’sSilent Hills, but the franchise is now enjoying a renaissance of sorts.
From 2015 to 2022, no newSilent Hillprojects were released at all, though the preceding decade was home to multiple main series releases, mobile spin-offs, film adaptations, and more. Konami now has a renewed focus onSilent Hill, which started with 2023’sSilent Hill Ascensionand has continued with 2024’s free PS5 exclusive gameSilent Hill: The Short Message. The next step inSilent Hill’s big comeback is theSilent Hill 2remake from Bloober Team, which is currently set to launch on October 8.
With theSilent Hill 2remake coming on October 8, it’s obvious that day is going to be a big one for fans of Konami’s franchise. TheSilent Hill 2remake is looking to modernize what many consider to be the best game in the series and one of the best horror games ever made. The new version ofSilent Hill 2will feature significantly improved graphics, new controls, and a new combat system, and will generally be looking to bring the game up to 2024 standards. Of course, there are still those thatmay prefer the original over the remake, but fans should withhold their judgment until they get to play the new take on the classic themselves. In any case, October 8 is going to be a big day forSilent Hillfans, but there’s reason to circle November 8 on their calendars as well.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Release Date
Slitterheadis launching on November 8, and while it’s not a newSilent Hillgame, it’s the next game from series creator Keiichiro Toyama.Slitterheadis an action horror game where people mutate into bizarre creatures that players have to take out utilizing a variety of supernatural weaponry. It may not scratch the same itch asSilent Hill, but the fact that it’s a new horror game from the person that created the series in the first place means it should still be on everySilent Hillfan’s radar.
Thanks toSlitterheadand theSilent Hill 2remake, October 8 and November 8 will both be big days forSilent Hillfans. Luckily, there’s even more for franchise fans to look forward to beyond 2024.Silent Hill fandSilent Hill: Townfallare both in active development and there’s anewSilent Hillmovie in the worksas well, which should ensure that fans won’t have to deal with another extended hiatus any time soon.
Silent Hill
Silent Hill is a series of survival horror games best known for its original trilogy. The first three games stood out with how atmospheric they were, along with their engrossing storylines that were often told through symbolism and metaphors.Silent Hill 2 is set to be remade by Bloober Team, a game that could reignite the franchise.
