Summary
The timed exclusivity period for theSilent Hill 2remake has been revealed in a new trailer. Developed by Polish studio Bloober Team, theSilent Hill 2remake is slated to release on October 8 for PS5 and PC, but it seems Xbox users will have to wait for quite a while to play the game on Series X/S consoles.
Anticipation for theSilent Hill 2remake is running high among horror fans, and its release date also lines up perfectly with spooky season. Not only is the remake set to modernize the 2001 Konami horror classic with bleeding-edge Unreal Engine 5 tech, but Bloober Team has alsodoubled theSilent Hill 2remake’s length over the original, offering around 16–18 hours of gameplay. However,Silent Hill 2’s PS5 timed exclusivity has been a sore spot for Xbox fans.
Up until this point, it was unknown how longSilent Hill 2would stay off Xbox consoles, but that question has finally been answered. Over on PlayStation’s YouTube channel, a newtrailer highlightingSilent Hill 2’s immersive featuresreveals that the remake will be aPS5 console exclusive for exactly one year, with the timed exclusivity window set to end on May 29, 2025. This isn’t confirmation ofSilent Hill 2releasing on Xbox Series X/S on that date, though, but a minimum waiting period for players on the Microsoft platform.
Xbox Players Must Wait At Least One Year for Silent Hill 2
It’s unfortunate that Xbox users looking forward to theSilent Hill 2remake will have to wait out an entire calendar year at the very least to see the game launch on Series X/S, but such is the nature of timed exclusivity agreements. PlayStation has definitely been more aggressive when it comes to securing huge timed exclusivity deals lately, with the market-leading platformlocking downFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthjust earlier this year for three months.
However, Xbox also has ahighly-anticipated upcoming timed exclusive inSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which is confirmed to release on November 20 for Series X/S and PC. In both cases, though, it seems PC players are getting the better end of the bargain. Nevertheless, theSilent Hill 2remake is shaping up to be a worthy modernization of the revered 2001 original, and will hopefully open up the door for moreSilent Hillremakes from Konami.
Silent Hill 2
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Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith 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 EnvironmentsExplore 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 CameraThe 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 GameplayFamiliar 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 than ever.
