If the success of Silent Hill f wasn’t enough, Konami also confirmed another milestone for the series in a press release, this time for Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake. It’s crossed six million players as of April 24th, which includes physical/digital sales and those who played through subscription services such as PlayStation Plus Extra.
The last milestone was actually fairly recent – over five million players – which is a testament to its long-lasting appeal. Released in October 2024 for PS5 and PC before launching on Xbox Series X/S in 2025, the remake is based on the classic 2001 survival horror. Long story short, James Sunderland receives a letter from Mary, his deceased wife, to meet in the titular town. And as is always the case, things take a grisly turn.
While Silent Hill 2 Remake features the same story (at least, at first glance), the gameplay has been overhauled, utilizing an over-the-shoulder perspective. Melee combat is also more visceral, and classic locations have more to see and uncover. Sections like Toluca Prison have also changed significantly, becoming arguably more frightening as a result.
Check out our review for more details (and why it became our Game of the Year in 2024). Bloober Team is currently working on a remake of the first Silent Hill, but it has yet to reveal platforms or a release window.
