Konami could reveal Silent Hill 2 release date at Tokyo Game Show

Adding to the intrigue, earlier this year, Bloober Team tantalized fans with the revelation that the game's development was nearing completion. However, there's been a prolonged silence since then.

In an ideal world, Bloober Team is polishing Silent Hill 2 after what it saw from Capcom's Resident Evil 4 Remake earlier this year. The re-release of one of the most ported titles in gaming history drew much praise and acclaim, possibly even earning itself a couple of nominations at The Game Awards in December. It's easily one of the best remakes in recent years, which is saying a lot given how remake-happy the video game industry has become lately.

If Resident Evil 4 scared Bloober Team into delaying Silent Hill 2 to next year, that wouldn't be the worst idea if it means we get a much better game.

Recent history suggests that gamers have become more patient about video game delays, especially if the game comes out good. Of course, it's a different story for a game to be delayed and still be bad at launch, which has actually quite happened more often than not.

With Alan Wake 2 as the "only" big AAA horror title set to come out later this year - Separate Ways doesn't count since it's a DLC for Resident Evil 4, but you should still check it out - Resident Evil 4 can capitalize on this opportunity. But, again, that's only if Silent Hill 2 is ready. If not, it's better off pushing Silent Hill 2's release date to until it's completely finished.

Either way, Tokyo Game Show 2023, which commences on September 21 and concludes on September 24, promises a roster of significant players in the gaming industry, with big names like Capcom and Square Enix in attendance.

Whether Silent Hill 2 will be a part of this grand event remains unclear. But one thing's for sure, if Konami and Bloober Team do decide to present their masterpiece, it would undoubtedly be a highlight of the show.