Silent Hill 2 Remake Devs Want to Prove That They've Evolved

Bloober Team's successful Silent Hill 2 Remake has set the stage for their next project, aiming to solidify their position in the horror genre. This article explores their upcoming game and their vision for the future.

Bloober Team's Journey of Redemption

Building Confidence and Proving Themselves

The overwhelmingly positive reception of the Silent Hill 2 Remake has been a significant boost for Bloober Team. Despite the substantial changes from the original, the remake exceeded expectations. However, the team acknowledges the initial skepticism they faced and aims to prove their capabilities extend beyond this single success.

Their new horror title, Cronos: The New Dawn, unveiled at the October 16th Xbox Partner Preview, marks a departure from their previous work. Game Designer Wojciech Piejko emphasized their intention to create something distinct from the Silent Hill 2 Remake, stating, "We don't want to make a similar game." Development on Cronos began in 2021, following the release of The Medium.

Director Jacek Zieba described Cronos: The New Dawn as their "second punch" following the "first punch" of the Silent Hill 2 Remake, highlighting their underdog status. The initial doubt surrounding their involvement in the Silent Hill project fueled their determination to deliver.

Zieba reflects, "Nobody believed we could deliver, and we delivered. That was a big honor, working with Silent Hill and Konami." The team's commitment and perseverance resulted in an 86 Metacritic score, a testament to their hard work. Piejko notes, "They made the impossible possible, and it was a bumpy road...The pressure was big on them, and they delivered."

Bloober Team 3.0: A New Era

Cronos: The New Dawn showcases Bloober Team's ambition to create compelling original IPs. The game features a time-traveling protagonist, "The Traveler," navigating the past and future to alter a dystopian future ravaged by pandemic and mutants.

Leveraging their experience from the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Bloober Team aims to evolve beyond their earlier titles like Layers of Fear and Observer, which had more limited gameplay elements. Zieba explains, "the basis [for Cronos]...was there [thanks to] the Silent Hill team."

The Silent Hill 2 Remake signifies a turning point, marking "Bloober Team 3.0." The positive response to the Cronos reveal trailer further bolsters their confidence. Piejko highlights the encouragement derived from both the Cronos reveal and the Silent Hill 2 Remake's success.

Zieba's vision is to establish Bloober Team as a leading horror developer, stating, "We want to find our niche, and we think we found our niche." Piejko adds, "We gathered a team that loves horror...it would not be easy to switch [to other genres], and we don't want to."