Silent Hill 2 Remake: Evolved Horror

Bloober Team Aims to Solidify its Success After Silent Hill 2 Remake

Following the overwhelmingly positive reception of their Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Team is determined to prove their recent success wasn't a fluke. Their next project, Cronos: The New Dawn, represents a significant step forward for the studio.

Building on a Foundation of Trust

The Silent Hill 2 remake garnered praise from both critics and players, exceeding expectations and silencing initial skepticism. However, Bloober Team acknowledges the doubts that surrounded them during development and seeks to build lasting trust with future endeavors. They aim to avoid being pigeonholed by their latest triumph.

In a Gamespot interview, Game Designer Wojciech Piejko emphasized that Cronos: The New Dawn will be a departure from the Silent Hill 2 style, stating, "We don't want to make a similar game." Development began in 2021, shortly after the release of The Medium, demonstrating a proactive approach to their next project.

Director Jacek Zieba frames Cronos as the "second punch" in a one-two combo, with the Silent Hill 2 remake serving as the "first." He highlights the initial disbelief in their capabilities and the pressure to deliver a quality product, ultimately resulting in an 86 Metacritic score. This accomplishment, Piejko notes, was a significant achievement considering the intense online criticism the team faced.

Bloober Team 3.0: An Evolutionary Leap

Cronos: The New Dawn, described by Piejko as a testament to creating compelling original IP, features time travel as a core mechanic. Players assume the role of "The Traveler," navigating the past and future to alter a dystopian timeline ravaged by pandemic and mutations.

Bloober Team leverages the experience gained from the Silent Hill 2 remake, aiming to evolve beyond their earlier titles like Layers of Fear and Observer, which featured less intricate gameplay. Zieba credits the Silent Hill team's influence on Cronos's foundation.

The studio views the Silent Hill 2 remake as their "Bloober Team 3.0" moment, marking a significant evolution. Encouraged by the positive reception of both the Cronos reveal and the Silent Hill 2 remake, they're confident in their new direction.

Zieba's vision is to establish Bloober Team as a leading horror developer, recognizing their strengths and focusing on organic growth within the genre. Piejko reinforces this commitment, stating the team's passion for horror makes a genre shift unlikely. They've assembled a team of horror enthusiasts, ensuring a continued focus on their established niche.