Summary
- A fan found a Silent Hill 2 Remake Easter egg in the horror game Beyond Hanwell.
- An in-game email refers to 'Team Bleeber' and "Quiet Hill."
- The community also anticipates further remakes from the Silent Hill series, to join upcoming games Silent Hill f and Townfall.
A Silent Hill fan shares a surprising Silent Hill 2 Remake Easter egg found in the 2024 horror Beyond Hanwell, and it could easily be missed by the uninitiated. Silent Hill 2 Remake was released in October 2024 by Bloober Team and Konami, remaking the 2001 game of the same name by Team Silent. The premise follows James Sunderland, who must explore the titular town in search of his deceased wife.
Released on PlayStation 5 and PC, Silent Hill 2 Remake received unanimous praise from the horror community and scooped several awards and nominations. The title joins a handful of popular revivals, including Capcom’s remake projects from the Resident Evil series. Since the Silent Hill franchise harbors several main entries and spin-off releases, the community is predicting other remakes that may be green-lit to join upcoming projects Silent Hill f and Townfall, and Silent Hill fans believe the first game deserves a remake before the third installment.
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Posted on Reddit by jonhammerwhu, a screenshot was posted on the Silent Hill subreddit showing an in-game email from Beyond Hanwell. The email from "Nathan Seedhouse" begins, "Team Bleeber still haven't revealed a release date for the Quiet Hill 2 Remake." Team Bleeber is a parody name of Bloober Team, with Silent Hill being replaced with Quiet Hill. The email also predicted the game’s success, saying "It's going to be massive," since Beyond Hanwell was released before Bloober's title. The Silent Hill 2 Remake is full of Easter eggs and hidden secrets, and it’s rewarding to see a separate horror game integrate a similar nod into its gameplay for fans to discover.
Silent Hill 2 Fan Discovers Remake Easter Egg in Beyond Hanwell
Redditors were just as amazed to learn of the reference, and the player noted they were a massive Silent Hill fan, so it was worthwhile finding the tidbit. Bloober Team also included their own Easter egg in Silent Hill 2 Remake, when players stumbled across an in-game golden frame displaying a photo of the real-life development staff. It’s these details that make in-depth exploration rewarding for every player.
Developed and published by Steel Arts Software, Beyond Hanwell is set in Westminster, London, and players must battle their way through Anomalies, with whatever weapons they can find, on their journey to the ruins of Hanwell. Beyond Hanwell is haunting enough to join some of the best psychological horror games in history, because gamers have praised the rich atmosphere, chilling environmental design, and genuine scares, and it’s fitting the title referred to one of the best mind-benders released.
Silent Hill 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- October 8, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bloober Team
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
WHERE TO PLAY
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
High-end Graphics and Sound
With ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you'll feel like you're standing in the thick of it.
Larger Environments
Explore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.
Over-the-shoulder Camera
The remake moves from the original's fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.
Evolved Combat Gameplay
Familiar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Prequel(s)
- Silent Hill
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unsupported
- PC Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 8, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
