Konami’s Silent Hill 2 holds a special, if somewhat eerie, place in the hearts of horror fans. So when a recent listing for its remake on Best Buy Canada hinted at a new origin story for Pyramid Head, the series’ most iconic and least talkative character, it was as if someone had whispered “sequel” in a graveyard full of gamers – it got everyone’s attention, but not necessarily in a good way.
Pyramid Head, for the uninitiated, is less of a character and more of a walking nightmare. His debut in the 2001 classic Silent Hill 2 was met with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for cult horror film villains. His role was simply to silently loom in the fog, sporting a huge angular metal helmet (hence the name), and generally make life miserable for the protagonist, James Sunderland.
Enter Bloober Team, the Polish developer working on the remake. Known for its work on Layers of Fear and The Medium, it has now taken on the Herculean task of reimagining this beloved horror gem. However, the idea of adding a new chapter to Pyramid Head’s story made fans more nervous than a long walk through Silent Hill’s foggy streets.
Fortunately, Konami has stepped in to clarify the dire situation. In a statement to TechRadar Gaming, the Japanese developer confirmed that the Best Buy listing was a case of mistaken identity for our dear Pyramid Head. The listing has since been corrected, and it appears that Pyramid Head’s mysterious past will remain as is, safe from the meddling hands of rewriters.
This whole episode has been bonkers, to say the least. Fans speculated that the mysterious bullet point might have been referring to a revamped Born from a Wish scenario, which would align more closely with the existing lore and be a more palatable addition for gamers.
As we await the Silent Hill 2 remake (whose release date is yet to be revealed), this little saga serves as a reminder of the delicate dance of remaking classics. For now, it seems Pyramid Head will continue to haunt our gaming memories, just as he always has – silent, menacing, and, thankfully, not burdened with an unnecessary origin story.
