Silent Hill 2 remake now available for Xbox Series
Available at a 50 percent-off launch discount price.
Publisher Konami and developer Bloober Team have released the Silent Hill 2 remake for Xbox Series via Microsoft Store, the companies announced. The PC version is also now available via Microsoft Store. Both the standard and Deluxe editions can be purchased at a 50 percent-off discount price for a limited time.
Silent Hill 2 launched for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on October 8, 2024. Shipments and digital sales surpassed two million units by January 23, 2025.
The PlayStation 5 version of Silent Hill 2 is also available at a 50 percent-off discount price until December 2 as part of the Konami’s Black Friday offerings.
Here is an overview of the game, via Konami:
About
Having received a letter from his deceased wife, James heads to where they shared so many memories, in the hope of seeing her one more time: Silent Hill. There, by the lake, he finds a woman eerily similar to her…
“My name…is Maria,” the woman smiles. Her face, her voice… She’s just like her.
Experience a master-class in psychological survival horror―lauded as the best in the series―on the latest hardware with chilling visuals and visceral sounds.
Key Features
- 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 then ever.