Summary
- The Silent Hill 2 remake has been added to the list of PS5 Pro Enhanced titles.
- Details about the enhanced version of the horror title have yet to be announced.
- The PlayStation 5 Pro will be released on November 7 and will retail for $699.99.
The recent Silent Hill 2 remake will be enhanced for PS5 Pro. Released for PS5 and PC in October, Silent Hill 2 sold over a million copies in its first three days, instantly becoming a huge hit. Soon, PS5 Pro owners will be able to play an even better version of this modern classic.
While some gamers were initially skeptical of Bloober Team’s ability to remake the classic Silent Hill 2, the game was praised for its atmosphere and combat. With Silent Hill 2 receiving mostly positive reviews from critics, it obtained an average score of 87 on the review aggregate site OpenCritic.
Now, the Silent Hill 2 remake has been tagged as “PS5 Pro Enhanced” on the PS Store, indicating that Bloober Team and Konami have decided to improve the game for the launch of Sony’s new console model. Unfortunately, there are currently no details on how exactly the enhanced version will work. The current version of Silent Hill 2 for PS5 has both Performance Mode and Quality Mode, allowing gamers to run the horror title at 1440p with 30 FPS, or 1080p with 60 FPS, respectively. Considering this, it’s likely that the PS5 Pro Update will allow for greater resolutions and frame rates simultaneously. It’s also likely that Bloober Team will unveil a new Silent Hill 2 update soon to implement these changes.
Gamers Will Be Able to Play Enhanced Version of Silent Hill 2 On PS5 Pro
What might be surprising about the PS5 Pro Enhanced version of Silent Hill 2 is that it was not properly announced before. Recently, Sony released a list of games confirmed to get PS5 upgrades. While the list included popular titles such as Alan Wake 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Horizon Forbidden West, and others, it did not include the remake of Konami’s classic horror game.
The PS5 Pro will be released on November 7, and it has been a very controversial topic since its original announcement. The console is being released with a hefty price tag of $700 in the United States, and it may be even more expensive in other countries. Despite the new model offering a 45% faster GPU and advanced ray tracing, the high price prompted a discussion about whether the console was worth it, as a normal PS5 would still run the same games and be considerably less expensive. In any case, many popular titles will see notable improvements on the new piece of hardware.
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
- How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)
- 26.5 hours
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
