It's been over a year since Bloober Team and Konami jointly announced the remake of Silent Hill 2. The confirmation, which came after several leaks claiming that it had been in development for years, was celebrated. Unfortunately, after the initial excitement, the updates have since dried up. This has led fans to concerns over the potential cancellation of the revival of the venerated psychological thriller amidst the radio silence. However, developer reassures that the project remains ongoing, if still shrouded in secrecy.
When one concerned Twitter user directly asked whether the game had been shelved, Bloober Team swiftly refuted it by responding that "of course not" work continues. The studio reiterated "progress" on another query about the remake's status. So while solid details remain scant, we know Bloober Team stays hard at work shaping the rebuild of a seminal survival horror benchmark.
Interestingly enough, the developer is washing its hands over upcoming updates for the Silent Hill 2 Remake. It claims that, as the game's publisher, Konami is responsible for communicating the timelines surrounding the game. So any further updates or insight hinge on when the company decides to peel back the curtain.
This distinction clarifies that Bloober Team focuses squarely on development duties, while Konami dictates promotion. It also suggests fans restless for substantial updates must stay patient - because Bloober can't freely discuss the project.