Silent Hill 2 is set to release for PS5 and PC on October 8 – or October 6 if you spring for the pricier deluxe edition. A full remake of the survival horror classic that landed on PlayStation 2 in 2001, this new version of the foggy fight-fest features updated graphics, controls, and more. It’s also now available to preorder at all the usual retailers (see it at Amazon). Read on to find out what’s new in this remake, as well as what kinds of preorder bonuses you can expect.
Preorder Silent Hill 2
PS5
Get it at Amazon – $69.99Get it at Best Buy – $69.99Get it at GameStop – $69.99Get it at Target – $69.99Get it at Walmart – $69.99Get it at PS Store (digital) – $69.99
PC
Get it on GMG – $54.59Get it on Steam – $69.99Get it on Humble – $69.99
If you want a physical copy, or all you want is the game itself with no paid extras, then the standard edition is the one to get.
Silent Hill 2 Digital Deluxe Edition
PS5
Get it at PS Store – $79.99
PC
Get it on GMG – $62.39Get it on Steam – $79.99Get it on Humble – $79.99
Those who want some digital extras with their game can pick up the digital-only deluxe edition. It comes with the game itself, plus the following digital items:
48-hour early access (October 6)Digital artbookDigital soundtrackPyramid Head Mask (pizza box)Robbie the Rabbit mask (PS5 only)
Silent Hill 2 Preorder Bonus
Preorder Silent Hill 2, and you’ll receive the following in-game digital item:
Mira the Dog Mask
I don’t know about you, but this is probably the single best preorder bonus I’ve ever seen. Truly incredible.
What Is Silent Hill 2?
Like the original before it, the Silent Hill 2 remake kicks off when James Sunderland receives a letter from his deceased wife Mary, asking him to come to the town of Silent Hill. He does, and he finds a town veiled in fog and inhabited by all kinds of terrifying creatures.
This new version of the game features overhauled graphics and sound, bringing it up to what players expect in the modern gaming landscape. The environments have been expanded and filled out, letting you explore previously unreachable areas. Like the recent Resident Evil remakes, Silent Hill 2 ditches the fixed perspective of the original in favor of an over-the-shoulder camera. Combat has also gotten an overhaul, with a new dodging mechanic and the ability to aim down sights, neither of which you could do in the original.
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