Silent Hill 2 Remake Release Date Likely As Livestream Revealed For This Week

Those fans eagerly anticipating an update on the development of the may be in luck becauseit seems very likely that the game's release date will be confirmed during an upcoming livestream event. With Konami's recent pivot back towards software, one of the company's most beloved franchises is finally returning to the spotlight after being dormant for over a decade following the unfortunate cancelation of. Going back to its roots, the remake of has been a long time coming and enthusiasts can't wait to return to the foggy town.

Per a post to X (formerly Twitter) by Konami, the company confirmed that it will be holding a digital event dedicated to at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. ET on May 30.

During the livestream, Konami will be unveiling some news and updates on in-development games, a sneak peek at the forthcoming movie, and some new merch for those enthusiasts who can't own too many Pyramid Head plushes. While it's still unknown whether a release date will be disclosed during the Transmission, the wording of the post and recent updates suggest it could be the major reveal.

It has been quiet since Silent Hill 2 Remake's announcement, so fans could be in for a long wait. Thankfully, there's a lot to play in the meantime.

Given the community's adoration for the survival horror game, it stands to reason that everyone is most excited to see more footage of in action. Developed by acclaimed horror studio Bloober Team, early showcases have left some fans concerned about the quality with many insisting that it doesn't seem to improve on the original any any meaningful way. Others have expressed doubts about the dated animations and combat which, based on the most recent trailers, does appear to be fairly rigid and underwhelming.

Whether or not the works out or not, there are still a handful of other games in development to satisfy those looking for something fresh. Perhaps most interesting is, the ninth mainline game in the franchise that features a major departure from the norm by