Rumors and speculations have led many to believe that therelease of theSilent Hill 2remakeis imminent. However, we’re all still dreaming, and developer Bloober Team is asking that people chill out for a little bit longer.
In a statement posted to the studio’s Twitter, Bloober has said it’s “diligently working to ensure theSilent Hill 2remake attains the highest quality.” Work is also said to be “progressing smoothly,” and the team understands that fans are waiting patiently for any updates.
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However, in the meantime, the developer is kindly asking for “a bit more patience” from the fan base. The statement ends by assuring people that as and when publisher Konami does share information, the “wait will be worthwhile.”
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Understandably, fans are keen to know what’s happening with the much-anticipated remake.Silent Hill 2is generally regarded as one of themost influential survival horror gamesof all time. Of course, with that comes a small amount of uncertainty and maybe a little pessimism.
Despite their visual quality, Bloober Team games have been criticized in the past. Most notably, 2021’sThe Mediumdrew notes of disapprovalfor its depictions of mental health. That’s not to say the game wasn’t good, but some felt its representation of mental issues was lacking somewhat.
As a result, a few may be a little wary about how Bloober will handleSilent Hill 2, particularly in terms of its psychological themes. In any case, the studio is going to have to put a lot of effort in to keep new and old fans happy.
