Konami celebrates the phenomenal success of the Silent Hill 2 remake, surpassing 2 million copies sold.
Released on October 8th, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam (with Xbox Series X|S release yet to be announced), the Bloober Team-developed remake achieved a remarkable one million sales within days of launch. While this suggests it's the fastest-selling Silent Hill game ever, official confirmation from Konami is pending.
Konami lauded the game's critical reception, highlighting numerous perfect scores, awards, and nominations, solidifying its status as a classic horror title. IGN's review awarded it an 8/10, praising it as a superb way to experience or revisit this iconic survival horror setting.
AnswerSee ResultsThis remarkable sales performance might bolster Konami's future plans for the franchise, which has seen a significant resurgence. While Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall are underway, further remakes of classic titles are a strong possibility. A Silent Hill 2 film adaptation is also in development.PC players are already creatively engaging with the remake, showcasing impressive modding achievements, including alterations to visual elements like hair sheen and the iconic fog, and even whimsical transformations like "Sunny Hills."
For players needing assistance, resources are available, including a walkthrough hub, guides detailing the multiple endings, key location guides, and information on New Game+. The remake also introduces new puzzles and map redesigns.