Update 7/11/2023: Konami has stated Best Buy “had the inaccurate info” relating to Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Pyramid Head origin story.
A list on Best Buy Canada initially stated the extremely anticipated remake would characteristic the return of Pyramid Head “together with a particular origin story for followers to play by way of”, however this declare has now been eliminated.
Speaking to IGN, a Konami spokesperson stated this info was incorrect and confirmed the web page had been up to date to replicate that, although did not in any other case affirm or deny the existence of a “particular origin story”. The writer did not present any perception into how Best Buy got here to publish this info, however IGN has requested for additional rationalization.
Original Story 6/11/2023: Silent Hill 2 Remake features a playable origin story for the sequence’ most well-known baddie Pyramid Head in response to a Best Buy itemizing.
Spotted by @bobvids on X/Twitter, the preorder itemizing for Silent Hill 2 Remake on Best Buy Canada guarantees the return of Pyramid Head “together with a particular origin story for followers to play by way of”.
Konami hasn’t confirmed this beforehand however the info introduced by Best Buy will possible come from official sources, although IGN has requested the writer for remark. Developer Bloober Team, who’re remaking the beloved horror recreation for Konami, has beforehand stated it would “faithfully” follow the unique recreation’s story, resulting in some confusion over what this origin story may very well be.
Discussing the Best Buy itemizing on Reddit, many followers imagine (and hope) the origin story is only a poorly worded reference to Born From a Wish, a aspect story that takes place adjoining to the early occasions of Silent Hill 2. We will not spoil that story right here, but it surely was launched in some Silent Hill 2 particular editions and re-releases and due to this fact is canon to the unique story.
“Because of the way in which it’s written, individuals suppose it’s saying that Pyramid Head is getting his personal playable origin story,” TyChris2 stated. “Which, to be honest, is a really silly concept, and if that IS what it’s saying then I’m with the individuals which might be upset. But I’m fairly positive it’s referring to Born From a Wish. In which case, yeah clearly there’s no drawback there.”
NappingPlant added: “I’m solely assuming Born From A Wish as a result of the choice, a Pyramid Head origin, is a god terrible concept. Actually, contemplating the marketability of Pyramid Head, it might completely make sense for Konami to ask Bloober to excise the character from James to allow them to use him in future video games. It’s Konami on the finish of the day, essentially the most cynical reply is often the right one.”
Konami has been criticised by followers for its selections previously, with examples even coming previously month. The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 arrived on October 24 to main criticism for its efficiency points and lack of recent options, with Konami itself even sharing a listing of issues forward of launch.
Interactive streaming sequence Silent Hill Ascension was additionally slammed after premiering on October 31, with the community-run select your individual journey expertise stuffed with microtransactions.
Bloober Team has been adamant about not making story adjustments although. “We are specializing in bringing the distinct, visceral ambiance again within the modernized Silent Hill 2,” chief advertising officer Anna Jasińska stated in January 2023. “Longtime followers shouldn’t fear about us lacking the purpose whereas we’re livening up the title.
“We faithfully follow the standard story canon whereas remaking the gameplay and updating the graphics from the bottom up. These are the the reason why Konami entrusted us with the remake within the first place.”
Exactly what would change within the remake was a bit of unclear when Konami first introduced it, with director Mateusz Lenart solely saying that Bloober Team would “make all the pieces that made the sport a timeless basic”.
Silent Hill 2 Remake nonetheless lacks a launch date although, with Bloober Team virtually going quiet since it was compelled to make clear some misunderstood rumours again in March 2023.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.
