What is Silent Hill 2 Remake about?

Silent Hill 2 Remake (2024) is a survival horror game developed by Bloober Team and published by Konami. It is a remake of the 2001 classic Silent Hill 2. The game follows James Sunderland, a widower, who returns to the eerie town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his deceased wife, Mary, claiming to be waiting for him there.

The remake updates the game with modernized third-person camera controls, enhanced combat, and introduces stealth mechanics, while preserving the atmospheric horror that made the original so iconic. The game will feature concept art and monsters from Masahiro Ito, the original creature designer, and a score by Akira Yamaoka, the original composer. It is set for release on PlayStation 5 and PC on October 8, 2024.