Owners of the PlayStation 5 Pro hoping for a smoother, more terrifying experience in the foggy streets of Silent Hill 2 can breathe a tentative sigh of relief. Despite initial patches, the critically acclaimed remake has been plagued by performance issues specifically on Sony’s enhanced console. Now, developer Bloober Team has confirmed they haven’t abandoned the fog and are actively working on further improvements.
When Silent Hill 2 launched, PS5 Pro players quickly noted that the “Pro Enhanced” experience wasn’t living up to its name. An initial patch arrived two weeks post-release, tackling some graphical glitches, but persistent problems remained, leading some fans on platforms like Reddit to fear that further fixes were off the table.
Technical experts at Digital Foundry highlighted these concerns in their review of the game on PS5 Pro, pointing to “glaring image stability issues not found on the standard PlayStation 5” and a “troubled PSSR upscaling implementation.” This led to understandable frustration, with one player remarking at launch, “It’s really scummy to advertise a game as Pro Enhanced when it actually plays worse than the base unit.”
Dispelling the growing concerns, Bloober Team has now officially stated to Eurogamer that the work continues. In a direct statement, the studio said: “We’re working with the publisher on a solution and will share more details as soon as we have them.”
While this confirmation is undoubtedly welcome news for PS5 Pro users who invested in the premium console expecting a superior experience, a concrete timeline for the patch’s arrival remains unknown. However, the assurance that a solution is actively being developed offers a beacon of hope after a period of uncertainty.
It’s worth noting that these PS5 Pro-specific technical issues haven’t entirely overshadowed the game’s achievements. The Silent Hill 2 remake garnered positive reviews from critics, with Eurogamer’s own review stating, “Against the odds, Bloober Team has delivered a remake that both expands Silent Hill 2 in just the right places, and gives careful attention to what it preserves.” The game also saw commercial success, selling a million copies in under a week, underscoring the high anticipation and desire for this beloved horror classic on modern hardware.
For now, Silent Hill 2 players on PS5 Pro can hold onto the knowledge that Bloober Team is committed to refining their experience. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as soon as more details on the patch emerge.
