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Bloober Team’s remake ofSilent Hill 2has just released to very positive reviews, and turned out to be a major hit with critics, thanks to the amount of work and effort the developers put in to respect the original.
The survival horror game has been praised for staying true to what made it a classic, while also giving it a fresh coat of modern polish. Yet, many players are left wondering: Will theSilent Hill 2 Remakeever come to Xbox, or is it going to remain a PlayStation exclusive forever?
Will the Silent Hill 2 Remake Come to Xbox?
At this time, theSilent Hill 2 Remakeis not launching on Xbox Series X|S. Instead, it’s a timed exclusive for PlayStation 5 and PC, which has left many Xbox fans disappointed.
According to details provided by Konami, this exclusivity deal lasts for one year, meaning that Xbox players may have to wait until late 2025 or 2026 before they can get their hands on the game.
While this isn’t ideal for those users, there is still a glimmer of hope that it will come to Microsoft’s consoles eventually. AlthoughFinal Fantasy 16andFinal Fantasy 7 Remakealso had a one-year exclusivity deal, their Xbox ports have taken a lot longer. Fans are hopeful that Konami will be doing things differently, with a shorter time to launch.
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Microsoft has expressed some doubt thatSilent Hill 2will make its way to their platforms anytime soon, but based on past trends with Konami, there is still a chance. For example, theMetal Gear Solid 3 Remakeis coming to Xbox right from the start.
Many believe the same could happen withSilent Hill 2after its exclusivity window ends. Konami has been known to release its games across multiple platforms in the past, and theSilent Hillfranchise itself isn’t new to Xbox consoles. The originalSilent Hill 2from 2001 was available on the original Xbox just a few months after the PS2 release.
Given that the remake is receiving a lot of attention and positive reviews, it would make sense for Konami to eventuallybring the game to a wider audience. A multiplatform release usually leads to higher sales, and bringing it to other platforms could significantly boost the game’s reach, and would just make sense.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Launched to Very Positive Reception Despite Initial Concerns
There was a lot of skepticism surrounding Bloober Team’s handling of the remake. After all, this is one of the most iconic survival horror games ever made, and fans were understandably nervous about how a new developer would approach such a beloved title.
The initial gameplay reveal looked rather clunky, with animations and sound design that weren’t up to par. Given the studio’s track record with other games, fans were understandably skeptical.
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However, the final product seems to have put many of those concerns to rest. The remake has received very positive reviews, with many praising the developers for capturing the eerie atmosphere and psychological horror of the original while updating the gameplay and visuals for modern consoles, and a modern generation. It currently sits at 87/100 on Metacritic.
The developers have made it clear that they understood the importance of staying faithful to the original, while also recognizing the need for modernization. This has paid off, as early-access players who loved the original game are finding themselves just as immersed in this new version.
The positive reception has been a pleasant surprise for many, and it further adds to the hope that the game could eventually make its way to Xbox. With the minimum one-year exclusivity deal in place,some fans may need to wait even longerbefore they can check out the game.
Have you tried out theSilent Hill 2 Remakeyet? Let us know your thoughts on the game in the comments below!
Suhaib Adeel
Gaming Writer
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Suhaib is a Gaming Writer at FandomWire. He’s extremely passionate about video games and movies, and loves working in the pop culture space. Some of his favorite games include Fallout: New Vegas, Disco Elysium, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Red Dead Redemption 2, Persona 5, Final Fantasy XII, Dishonored, The Last of Us Part II, and Bloodborne.
