Konami Hails Silent Hill 2 Remake After Hitting 2 Million Sales Milestone

Konami has celebrated the remarkable success of the Silent Hill 2 remake, which has surpassed the 2 million sales milestone. Developed by Bloober Team, the game was released for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on October 8, 2024. While there's no news yet on an Xbox Series X and S version, the game quickly reached the 1 million sales mark just days after its launch, potentially making it the fastest-selling Silent Hill game to date, though Konami has not officially confirmed this record.

Since its release, Silent Hill 2 has garnered numerous accolades, including several 'perfect' review scores and multiple award wins and nominations, solidifying its status as a timeless entry in the horror video game genre. Konami highlighted this achievement, stating, "Since its release, Silent Hill 2 has received a multitude of accolades including several ‘perfect’ review scores, multiple award wins and nominations cementing itself as a timeless entry in the horror video game genre."

IGN's review of the Silent Hill 2 remake awarded it an 8/10, noting, "Silent Hill 2 is a great way to visit – or revisit – one of the most dread-inducing destinations in the history of survival horror."

The sales triumph of the Silent Hill 2 remake is likely to encourage Konami to further expand the franchise. Recent developments include ongoing projects such as Silent Hill f and Silent Hill: Townfall. Additionally, Konami may consider remaking more past Silent Hill games. A film adaptation of Silent Hill 2 is also in the works.

On the modding front, PC players are making significant modifications to the Silent Hill 2 remake, including removing the hair sheen and the game’s iconic fog, and even transforming it into "Sunny Hills."

The Silent Hill 2 remake introduces new puzzles and redesigned maps. For those needing assistance, our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough Hub offers comprehensive guides. We also provide detailed information on the Silent Hill 2 Remake endings, all Key Locations within the game, and the changes introduced in New Game+.