Silent Hill 2 Remake: Pre-Order Bonuses & Edition Differences

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During the May 30 PlayStation State of Play, a new gameplay trailer confirmed that Bloober Team's remake of Team Silent's beloved psychological horror title would be released on October 8, 2024, on PS5 and Steam, finally narrowing down the once-vague 2024 release window and arriving just in time for Halloween. A further, uninterrupted gameplay sequence from the game was then shown at the Transmission showcase that followed Sony's stream.

The Transmission addressed several projects, such as the upcoming movie which will also follow the plot ofwith Jeremy Irvine and Hannah Emily Anderson bringing James Sunderland and his beloved Mary — as well as her mysterious doppelganger, Maria — to life with director Christophe Gans at the helm. It also followed up on the State of Play's release date reveal by explaining the different versions of the remake and what players could get if they pre-ordered before October 8.

The Silent Hill series is known for its psychological horror and storytelling, leading to many unforgettable quotes that define the franchise.

While 's standard edition may only come with the base game, there is a perk for those who pre-order the game. All players who purchase the game before October 8 can get a Mira the Dog mask in a fun nod to one of the more bizarre endings of the original game that will hopefully be adapted to the remake. Those who get the title on PlayStation 5 can also get an additional exclusive Robbie the Rabbit mask to better resemble the mascot of Lakeside Amusement Park.

's Standard Edition costs $69.99.

Following the strong horror game releases of the previous year, 2024 has a strong lineup of classic remakes and original releases to offer.

These pre-order bonuses are also available for those who purchase the Deluxe Edition of the remake — which also comes with additional digital content — before October 8. The Deluxe Edition of the game includes a digital artbook and digital soundtrack, plus a further mask made out of a pizza box