Silent Hill 2 Remake Devs Tout Evolution

Following the triumph of Silent Hill 2 Remake, Bloober Team aims to demonstrate their continued excellence with upcoming projects. Discover insights into their future plans and creative direction.

Bloober Team's Ongoing Journey to Redemption

Establishing Credibility Through Performance

The past fortnight has brought overwhelming praise from both players and reviewers for Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake. Despite significant departures from the original, fans were delighted by the remake's execution. Yet the studio remains acutely aware of the initial skepticism they faced during development. Riding this wave of restored confidence, they're determined to prove their staying power in the industry.

During October 16's Xbox Partner Preview event, Bloober unveiled Cronos: The New Dawn - their newest horror venture. Seeking to avoid creative repetition, Game Designer Wojciech Piejko affirmed "We're not looking to replicate Silent Hill 2" in his Gamespot interview. Development on Cronos reportedly began in 2021 shortly after The Medium's launch.

Director Jacek Zieba framed Cronos as their "follow-up strike" after Silent Hill 2 Remake's successful first blow, acknowledging their underdog status. Initial doubts were understandable - prior to Silent Hill 2, the studio hadn't demonstrated proficiency in survival horror.

"No one thought we could pull it off," Zieba reflected. "Collaborating with Konami on Silent Hill was a tremendous honor for us as horror enthusiasts." The scrutiny became so intense that Bloober publicly requested fan patience during development.

Ultimately, Bloober defied expectations with an 86 Metacritic score. "They achieved the unimaginable despite relentless online criticism," Piejko noted. "The pressure was immense, but their delivery marks a pivotal moment for our studio."

Bloober Team 3.0: The Next Evolution

Cronos: The New Dawn represents Bloober's statement about original IP potential. Players assume the role of The Traveler, navigating temporal rifts to alter a pandemic-ravaged future by rescuing key individuals across time.

Building upon Silent Hill 2's lessons, Bloober seeks to transcend their earlier narrative-focused titles like Layers of Fear. Zieba credits Silent Hill 2's development for providing Cronos' foundational framework.

The studio brands Silent Hill 2 Remake's release as their "Bloober Team 3.0" evolution phase. Initial response to Cronos' trailer has reinforced optimism about their transformed reputation.

"We've discovered our horror specialization," Zieba explained. "Now we're refining it organically - similar to how Layers of Fear signaled our creative maturation."

"Our team breathes horror," Piejko concluded. "Genre-switching neither appeals to us nor aligns with our strengths."