Key Takeaways
- Bloober Team is addressing a game-breaking bug in Silent Hill 2 Remake's Labyrinth puzzle promptly after player complaints.
- Players experienced the bug when loading saved data from the Labyrinth level before applying the 1.04 patch.
- PlayStation 5 users suggested a temporary fix of turning off the internet connection and the console's automatic updates until the bug is resolved.
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The Silent Hill 2 Remake developer Bloober Team has responded to the game-breaking bug found within the game’s latest update that essentially blockaded the Labyrinth level and its rotating cube puzzle. Silent Hill 2 Remake found immediate success after its October release, and the title has received previous updates since to enhance gamers’ gameplay experience. Despite a patch usually being welcomed, players have gone out of their way to stop the recent update from taking effect.
The psychological horror is a remake of Konami’s iconic PlayStation 2 game from 2001, centering around James Sunderland’s experience in the titular town while searching for his deceased wife. Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Patch 1.04 fixed several bugs hindering the game’s performance, including issues with James’ movements and the Abstract Daddy boss fight, and it also enhanced the game’s overall technical performance. Unfortunately, players didn’t expect to receive a game-breaking bug alongside those fixes.
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Bloober Team has responded to the major bug affecting the Labyrinth-level puzzle after an outcry from the fanbase. Silent Hill 2 Remake players flagged the Labyrinth bug quickly after the recent patch went live, complaining they couldn’t get past the rotating cube puzzle because the bug stalled its progression after the first stage. Thankfully, the devs have responded promptly on Twitter confirming, "a fix is in implementation." Furthermore, a player shared the devs’ response to their raised ticket on Reddit, and the team confirmed a fix would not be published earlier than Thursday, October 24.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer Responds to Game-Breaking Labyrinth Bug
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Most players noted they completed Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Toluca Prison puzzle before moving on to the bugged cube challenge in the Labyrinth, and the devs briefly explained why this hindrance occurred. It was noted that the progression block occurred when players loaded saved data from the Labyrinth level created before applying the 1.04 patch. PlayStation 5 users previously shared a temporary fix to be used with caution, which involved turning off the internet connection and the console’s automatic updates until the bug is fixed.
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The Labyrinth level’s rotating cube puzzle is an easier challenge compared to Silent Hill 2 Remake’s hardest puzzles, making the bug even more frustrating for players keen to progress. James will encounter the cube after arriving in the center of the Labyrinth level, and spinning the green block opens up a crossroads area leading to different sections. Once the puzzle is solved, players can access the Rotten Area, the Desolate Area, and the Ruined Area.
Silent Hill 2 (2024)
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
High-end Graphics and Sound
With ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you'll feel like you're standing in the thick of it.
Larger Environments
Explore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.
Over-the-shoulder Camera
The remake moves from the original's fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.
Evolved Combat Gameplay
Familiar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
- OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Rating:86/100 Critics Recommend:88%
- Franchise
- Silent Hill
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5 , PC
- Released
- October 8, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Bloober Team
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- Video Games
- Silent Hill 2 Remake (2024)
- Bloober Team
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