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Silent Hill 2 Remake: Global Release Times Confirmed

Konami has officially confirmed the global release times for the highly anticipated Silent Hill 2 Remake. This beloved survival horror classic is set to launch on October 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam). Players will soon be able to immerse themselves in the eerie town of Silent Hill, as they follow protagonist James Sunderland’s journey through a nightmare filled with grotesque creatures and psychological horror.

Global Release Times Across Regions

The release schedule for Silent Hill 2 Remake has been shared across various regions, and players on PS5 and Steam can mark their calendars according to the following times:

PS5 Release Times:

• Los Angeles: 9 PM PDT (on October 7)
• New York: 12 AM EDT
• São Paulo: 12 AM GMT-3
• London: 12 AM BST
• Paris: 12 AM CEST
• Warsaw: 12 AM CEST
• Istanbul: 12 AM GMT+3
• Riyadh: 12 AM GMT+3
• Hong Kong: 12 AM HKT
• Tokyo: 12 AM JST
• Sydney: 12 AM AEST

PC (Steam) Release Times:

• Los Angeles: 9 PM PDT (on October 7)
• New York: 12 AM EDT
• São Paulo: 1 AM GMT-3
• London: 5 AM BST
• Paris: 6 AM CEST
• Warsaw: 6 AM CEST
• Istanbul: 7 AM GMT+3
• Riyadh: 7 AM GMT+3
• Hong Kong: 12 PM HKT
• Tokyo: 1 PM JST
• Sydney: 3 PM AEST
  Fans who prefer Xbox will have to wait a bit longer, as Silent Hill 2 Remake is a PS5 console exclusive for one year, confirmed by Sony.

Return to Silent Hill with a Modern Twist

In this remake of the iconic 2001 psychological horror game, players will once again control James Sunderland, a man lured to the foggy town of Silent Hill by a mysterious letter from his deceased wife, Mary. The remake not only promises to bring back the terrifying atmosphere and haunting story of the original, but it also introduces a full visual overhaul and updated gameplay mechanics designed to modernize the experience for new and returning players.

"Silent Hill 2 is a great way to visit (or revisit) one of the most dread-inducing destinations in the history of survival horror," said a representative from Konami.

Fans can expect updated character models, reimagined environments, and deeper immersion, thanks to the improved graphics and performance on next-gen consoles and PC.

Wikipedia Drama: Tampered Review Scores and Page Lockdown

While excitement for the Silent Hill 2 Remake has been steadily building, there was some recent controversy surrounding the game on Wikipedia. The game’s page had to be locked down by administrators after persistent disruptive editing altered its review scores, causing confusion among fans.

Several scores were manipulated to falsely suggest a lower critical reception. For instance, IGN’s 8/10 review was altered to 6/10, and Eurogamer’s 5-star rating was reduced to 0/5. These edits were believed to be the work of trolls unhappy with the visual changes made to character models in the remake, specifically James Sunderland and other key characters.

Wikipedia’s semi-protection of the page, which will last until October 9, was implemented to prevent further tampering. As of now, the review scores on the page have been restored to their correct values.

Steam Success: Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews

Despite the Wikipedia drama, Silent Hill 2 Remake has been performing well on Steam, where it currently holds an overwhelmingly positive rating, based on more than 3,000 user reviews. Fans on the platform have been praising the game’s updated graphics, immersive gameplay, and faithful adaptation of the original’s tense atmosphere.

What to Expect in the Silent Hill 2 Remake

In Silent Hill 2 Remake, players will once again explore the eerie town of Silent Hill, encountering terrifying creatures, solving puzzles, and unraveling the town’s dark secrets. The remake stays true to the heart of the original while bringing a fresh coat of paint to the world, ensuring that both veterans and newcomers will find something to love.

The game’s intense psychological horror elements, coupled with atmospheric tension and nightmarish visuals, promise an unforgettable experience as players guide James Sunderland through his emotional and harrowing quest.

With stunning visuals, modernized controls, and faithfully recreated scenes from the original, Silent Hill 2 Remake aims to bring back the fear and tension that made the original game a genre-defining classic.