Silent Hill 2 Remake: Release period revealed in promotional materials?

There's still no set release date for the remake of horror classic Silent Hill 2, but new advertising materials may have at least given the release window a little more clarity.

Popular video game retailer GameStop has now put new advertising materials into circulation that may outline the release period for Silent Hill 2 Remake in more detail. The Konami and Bloober team is targeting the current year 2024, a circumstance that is also evident from the advertising materials that have appeared online.

After the game has already received age ratings from various authorities around the world, according to GameStop's own promotional materials, the release is expected to take place at the end of 2024. The corresponding advertisements have now been placed and are appearing in large numbers on social media platforms.

Naturally, this is not an official confirmation yet that the Silent Hill 2 remake will actually be released in this time window, as a statement from Konami is still pending. However, there are growing signs that this should happen in time for the busy Christmas season. After all, retailers regularly receive information from responsible companies in secret – and such advertisements are not usually placed negligently – in contrast to placeholder release dates on online product pages.

Survival horror fans' expectations for the Silent Hill 2 remake are high, but it remains to be seen if the game can live up to these expectations. The original game is considered one of the best in the entire genre, but a recently released combat-focused trailer left some fans somewhat doubtful.