Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer Bloober Signs Deal for Another Game for Konami — Could It Be More Silent Hill?

Bloober Team, fresh off the success of its Silent Hill 2 remake, has announced a new partnership with Konami to develop a game based on one of Konami's intellectual properties. While neither company has revealed the title or franchise, Bloober's horror game expertise and the remake's two million sales strongly suggest another Silent Hill entry is in the works. Konami will act as both publisher and rights holder.

Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno's statement highlights the collaborative success of the Silent Hill 2 remake, emphasizing its critical acclaim (86/100 on Metacritic, 88/100 on OpenCritic, and several Game of the Year awards) and its strong sales figures. He emphasizes that this success built trust, leading to this new agreement, which aligns with Bloober's strategic growth plan. While details remain scarce, Babieno expresses confidence that fans will be thrilled.

The Silent Hill 2 remake, released October 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PC (with an Xbox Series X|S release still unannounced), rapidly sold over one million copies within days of launch. This potentially makes it the fastest-selling Silent Hill game, though official confirmation from Konami is pending. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its ability to effectively recreate the terrifying atmosphere of the original.

Which Silent Hill game should Konami remake next?

Silent HillSilent Hill 3Silent Hill 4: The RoomSilent Hill: OriginsSilent Hill: HomecomingSilent Hill: Shattered MemoriesSilent Hill: DownpourAnswerSee ResultsThe Silent Hill 2 remake's commercial success has significantly bolstered Konami's renewed focus on the franchise. Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall are still under development, but the possibility of further remakes remains strong. A Silent Hill 2 film adaptation is also in the works. PC modders are already creatively altering the remake, demonstrating its enduring appeal.

The nature of Bloober's new Silent Hill project—a remake or a new title—remains a mystery. For those tackling the Silent Hill 2 remake, resources such as a walkthrough, ending guide, key locations guide, and New Game+ information are readily available.