Bloober Team Eyes Future Silent Hill Projects and New Ventures in Horror Gaming

  • 23-10-2024 |
  • Elaina Taylor

Bloober Team, the developer behind the remake of Silent Hill 2, has expressed its willingness to explore the creation of additional titles within the Silent Hill franchise, or even venture into new realms with a completely fresh game.

Wojciech Piejko, who serves as both director and designer at Bloober Team, along with Wojciech Piejko, the director and producer of the newly announced sci-fi survival horror title Cronos: The New Dawn, shared that the studio remains receptive to intriguing prospects. The team's approach is straightforward; if they find an appealing opportunity, they are ready to seize it.

The Silent Hill 2 remake, released on October 8, has received an overwhelmingly positive response from critics and has also performed well commercially, generating excitement among longtime fans of this horror series. Piejko commented on the importance of taking advantage of these opportunities, especially considering the potential to reimagine classic titles like Silent Hill 2.

The future direction will also rely on decisions made by the publisher, Konami, which likely approves of the success of the Silent Hill 2 remake. At this point, no announcements have been made about further remakes or sequels, leaving fans in eager anticipation.

In addition to the Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Team has already revealed another project, Cronos: The New Dawn, which will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC through Steam. Set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop of 1980s Poland, this game aims to deliver a uniquely twisted time travel narrative as the studio embarks on a new venture in original survival horror.

A recent review of the Silent Hill 2 remake praised its capacity to evoke dread, noting that it serves as an excellent opportunity for both newcomers and returning players to immerse themselves in one of the most unsettling locales in survival horror history.