Silent Hill 2 Remake Surprises Fans with Xbox Launch Discount

Silent Hill 2 Remake Launches on Xbox Series X/S

In a surprising move, the Silent Hill 2 Remake has arrived on Xbox Series X/S with an incredible 50% launch discount. This anticipated release allows gamers to purchase the highly acclaimed title via the Xbox Store, starting in Australia where the date is already November 21.

Currently, gamers can view the game page in various regions, although it may not yet be fully available worldwide. Upon its official release, which is expected at midnight Pacific time, the game will be priced at an attractive half of its original retail price. The Australia Store lists it at AU $99, now reduced to only AU $50.

As of now, Konami has not confirmed the launch, but it coincides with the upcoming Xbox Partner Preview showcase, promising a slew of new announcements for fans. Set your alarms for Thursday, November 20 at 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern, or 6 PM UK time.

Developed with care, the Silent Hill 2 Remake launched earlier in October 2024 on PC and PlayStation 5, and its Xbox Series X/S release has been highly anticipated. Notably, a new version for Xbox recently surfaced in the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) listings, hinting at its imminent arrival.

With an impressive 2.5 million copies sold globally, this remake has significantly boosted the total franchise sales past the 10 million mark. IGN rated the Silent Hill 2 Remake an 8/10, stating, “Silent Hill 2 is a great way to visit – or revisit – one of the most dread-inducing destinations in the history of survival horror.”

Stay tuned for further updates!

Source: IGN