Is Silent Hill 2 Remake coming to Steam Deck?

Modified Oct 04, 2024 19:13 GMT

Will Silent Hill 2 Remake run on the Steam Deck? (image via Konami/Steam)

The Silent Hill 2 Remake is all set to be released globally on October 8, 2024, with pre-orders for the title available for PC and PS5 players. A deluxe edition will also be available for purchase, allowing two-day early access to the acclaimed psychological horror series' latest installment.

Given the popularity of Valve's popular handheld Steam Deck system, players might be wondering if the game will be made playable on it. While nothing has been confirmed on the game's official Steam page yet, according to some sources, the game reportedly runs well on Valve's popular handheld.

Note: The contents of this article are speculative.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake reportedly runs well on Steam Deck

As per MeriStation/AS, the title performed reasonably when tested on a Steam Deck. With FSR 1.0 enabled, the game was reportedly able to achieve 30 FPS at a resolution of 1280 x 800. If lower graphical rendering options are chosen in the game settings, it supposedly runs between 40 to 60 FPS.

If the source is to be believed, despite the limitations of the Steam Deck with a title made on the performance-intensive Unreal Engine 5, the game's performance is quite good.

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The game reportedly runs reasonably on the Steam Deck (Image via Konami/Steam)

As of yet, there is no official confirmation on the game's Steam page regarding Steam Deck compatibility. However, it is not beyond the realm of possibility to expect the same to appear around the launch of the game. However, please note that until officially confirmed by Valve or by Bandai Namco, such a possibility is purely speculative.

Silent Hill 2 Remake releases October 8 on PS5 and PC

The first entry in the acclaimed Silent Hill franchise since 2012's Silent Hill: Downpour is set to arrive on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on October 8, 2024. As a remake of the 2001 original bearing the same name, the game will be built on the powerful Unreal Engine 5, taking players back to the town of Silent Hill, Maine.

The game will be released on October 8, 2024 (Image via Konami/Steam)

James Sunderland's spine-chilling and eerie backstory will be re-told in the remake, with aspects like graphics, UI, design, and more being improved to suit the current gaming landscape.