Silent Hill 2 Remake is a huge success and the horror game could still have some nice surprises in store, especially for PS5 Pro owners. Explanations.
Since its release Silent Hill 2 Remake captivated players and confirmed the franchise’s lasting impact. This modernized return of the survival horror classic, developed by Bloober Team in collaboration with Konami, passed the impressive milestone of one million copies sold in just four days. And the game still has a few surprises in store.
Silent Hill 2 Remake on PS5 Pro?
The long-awaited Silent Hill 2 remake is set to offer PS5 Pro owners an even deeper experience. Although the game wasn’t included in the initial list of titles optimized for the console, a PlayStation Store update has just confirmed it to be called “PS5 Pro Enhanced.” But what does this optimization really achieve? Details remain unclear for the time being.
On the standard PS5, Silent Hill 2 Remake already offers two graphics modes: Quality and Performance. Quality mode focuses on improved graphics, while Performance mode adjusts dynamic scaling to achieve 4K, with some compromises on lighting and fog effects. Framerate may still drop during combat or certain exploration scenes. With the PS5 Pro and its increased processing power, we can hope for significant gains in fluidity and stability, especially for those who prefer Performance Mode.
The PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology
PS5 Pro could introduce PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technologyan advanced upscaling technique that promises sharper textures and higher image quality. For a horror game like Silent Hill 2, which emphasizes atmosphere and visual effects, this optimization could make a big difference. The heavy atmosphere of Silent Hill could thus be enhanced by more realistic graphics and a more stable frame rate.
Bloober Team and Konami have not yet revealed all the details about the exact improvements that the PS5 Pro will offer. Further information, including graphical adjustments and performance, may be revealed in the coming weeks.
Source: PlayStation