Silent Hill 2 Remake Cheats & Secrets for PC and PlayStation 5

2024’s Silent Hill 2 is Konami and Bloober Team’s long-awaited remake of the 2001 survival horror classic. The title would originally begin development in 2021, with official confirmation of the game’s existence arriving in October 2022 after months of leaks. A collaboration between Konami and Polish developer Bloober Team, Silent Hill 2‘s development was highly publicized thanks to the mixed reception of Bloober Team’s previous games and the place the original has as one of the best survival horror titles of all time. In 2023, Bloober Team would reveal gameplay footage as part of a Sony State of Play event, with the game eventually releasing on October 8, 2024.

Apprehension toward the remake would prove to be unnecessary, as both critic and fan reception to Silent Hill 2 has been universally positive. Bloober Team’s enlistment of some of Silent Hill 2‘s original creative team helped the remake to retain the same atmosphere and story of the original while updating the visuals, combat, and other elements for a modern audience. In addition to its strong review aggregate of 87% positive scores, Silent Hill 2 holds an impressive 95% “Overwhelmingly Positive” user score on Steam. The Silent Hill 2 remake sold over a million units just three days after its release.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Premise

Like the original Silent Hill 2 is the tragic and upsetting tale of James Sunderland and his wife Mary. Mary’s affliction with a terminal illness would tear their marriage apart, leading to her final years being fought with suffering and anguish. In the wake of Mary’s passing, James finds himself burying his emotions in a bottle, incapable of facing the reality of his loss. Then one day, James receives a letter in the mail from his late wife that beckons him to the town where the couple vacationed, Silent Hill. Seeking answers as to who could have sent him the letter, James heads to Silent Hill unaware of the terrible truth that awaits him there.

The Silent Hill 2 remake makes some welcome improvements to the gameplay of the original. The most noticeable of these improvements is the game’s new camera perspective, which borrows heavily from the “over-the-shoulder” view of games like Resident Evil 4 and the modern Resident Evil remakes. Additionally, combat is completely revamped and much more satisfying than in the original, with James proving to be a more capable combatant and even having a dodge move that grants invulnerability frames. Like the original, combat involves a mix of both melee and ranged weapons, and James has a limited arsenal of tools at his disposal to both combat enemies and restore health.

Along with combat, the other cornerstones of the Silent Hill franchise are each game’s puzzles and riddles, which Silent Hill 2‘s remake delivers in spades. In addition to remixes of puzzles from the original Silent Hill 2, the remake contains several new puzzles and conundrums for James to solve.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Main Characters

The horrifying and tragic Silent Hill 2 remake follows the same basic story as the 2001 original, placing players into the shoes of everyman James Sunderland. After his wife’s death, James has apparently led an aimless life. One day, he receives a mysterious letter in the mail from his wife, Mary, claiming that she is waiting for him in the town of Silent Hill. Armed with this information, James heads to Silent Hill, only to quickly discover that something about the town is not quite right. Joining James is a cast of supporting characters, each of whom has their own tragic connection to the titular town. The main characters in Silent Hill 2 include:

• James Sunderland: The main character and protagonist of Silent Hill 2. James is an aimless alcoholic after the unexpected death of his wife. His guilt, and his inability to process it, are at the core of his character development.
• Angela: Angela is the first person James meets after entering Silent Hill. She is an abuse survivor and is apprehensive toward James for fear of his ulterior motives.
• Maria: A mysterious resident of Silent Hill who bears a striking resemblance to James’ late wife, Mary.
• Eddie: An emotionally stunted and mentally disturbed young man who believes to be the butt of everyone’s joke.
• Laura: A mysterious little girl who appears to have an emotional connection to Mary and an apprehension toward James.
• Mary Sunderland: James’ late wife. Her sudden affliction with a terminal disease took her well before her time, and she now seemingly communicates with James from beyond the grave.

Games in the Silent Hill Series

Konami’s Silent Hill franchise has grown to become one of the pioneering forces in survival horror following its debut on the PlayStation. While the original was developed with a Western audience in mind to capture the attention of Resident Evil fans, the series takes a decidedly different approach to its horror, focusing on psychological terror and existential dread over jump scares and gore. The second Silent Hill game would only expand on this approach, going on to become one of the most beloved survival horror games ever made in the process. While the series has had its fair share of ups and downs, the love fans have for the mainline Silent Hill games helped make the recent remake of Silent Hill 2 one of 2024’s most talked-about games and a major success. Games in the Silent Hill series include:

• Silent Hill (PlayStation, 1999)
• Silent Hill 2 (PlayStation 2, 2001)
• Silent Hill 3 (PlayStation 2, 2003)
• Silent Hill 4: The Room (PlayStation 2, Xbox, 2004)
• Silent Hill: Origins (PSP, 2007)
• Silent Hill: Homecoming (PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, 2008)
• Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (PlayStation 2, PSP, Wii, 2009)
• Silent Hill: Downpour (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, 2012)
• Silent Hill HD Collection (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, 2012)
• Silent Hill: Book of Memories (PS Vita, 2012)
• P.T. (PlayStation 4, 2014)
• Silent Hill: The Short Message (PlayStation 5, 2024)
• Silent Hill 2 (PC, PlayStation 5, 2024)

Silent Hill 2 Remake Cheats & Secrets

There are both official and unofficial cheats available to players in Silent Hill 2. After beating the game once, players will unlock additional settings that act as cheats to make the game easier. PC players also have the option of using third-party cheat engines and cheat trainer files to alter the experience. We’ve also included helpful tips for solving the game’s many puzzles and a list of applicable codes for doors/safes.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Secrets

Unlockables

Completing all chapters of Silent Hill 2 on any difficulty unlocks the following bonuses:

Endings

Like the original Silent Hill 2, the Silent Hill 2 remake features multiple endings. There are a total of 8 different endings players can unlock, 6 of which are returning ending sequences from the original game. Some endings can only be unlocked during New Game +.

“Leave” Ending

Players will need to complete the following to obtain the Leave” ending:

• Keep James’ health high when possible (don’t sit in an injured state for too long)
• Inspect the Photo of Mary and Mary’s Letter multiple times
• Do not inspect Angela’s Knife
• Listen to the full conversation in the hallway before the final boss fight

“Maria” Ending

Players need to complete the following to earn the “Maria” ending:

• After Maria joins you in South Vale (West), have as many conversations with her as you can by interacting with different parts of the environment. Make sure to see the scenes at the Silent Hill Historical Society, Jack’s Inn, and Baldwin Mansion.
• Visit Maria in Brookhaven Hospital after obtaining the first bracelet and again after obtaining the Rooftop Key.
• Place the Ripe Apple on the plate when completing the Mirror Puzzle (Lakeview Hotel)
• After obtaining the Scarlet Egg and Rust-Colored Egg, go through the door in which you insert the Scarlet Egg
• Try not to let Maria take damage from enemies when she travels with you
• Do not inspect the following items in your inventory: Angela’s Knife, Photo of Mary, Mary’s Letter
• Do not listen to the conversation in the long hallway before the final boss fight

“In Water” Ending

Players need to complete the following to earn the “In Water” ending:

• Place the Rotten Apple on the plate when completing the Mirror Puzzle (Lakeview Hotel)
• After obtaining the Scarlet Egg and Rust-Colored Egg, go through the door you place the Rust-Colored Egg into
• Try to keep James’ health low/red throughout the game
• Inspect Angela’s Knife in your inventory multiple times
• Do not inspect the Photo of Mary or Mary’s Letter in your inventory
• Listen to the full conversation in the long hallway before the final boss fight

“Rebirth” Ending

The “Rebirth” ending is what many consider to be the “True” ending to Silent Hill 2 and is only obtainable in New Game +. To unlock this ending, players will need to collect 4 items that only spawn during New Game + and then beat the game as they normally would. With these 4 items in your inventory, the “Rebirth” ending will trigger.

• Obtain “Crimson Ceremony”: This book is in front of a gravestone where you first meet Angela.
• Obtain White Chrism: Found inside the Baldwin Mansion in South Vale (West) on a table.
• Obtain Obsidian Goblet: Inside the Silent Hill Historical Society in the main room. Located inside a wall crevice near the Pyramid Head painting.
• Obtain “Lost Memories”: This note is in the Lakeside Hotel’s Lost & Found.

“Dog” Ending

Unlocking the “Dog” ending requires obtaining two key parts that only spawn during New Game +. After finding these parts and combining them to make the “Dog Key”, you will use the key on the Observation Room door in the Lakeview Hotel, immediately triggering the “Dog” ending.

• Obtain Broken Key Part 1: Head to The Pet Center in South Vale (East) next to Big Jay’s Diner on Neely St. Head inside to find the first Broken Key Part in the back room.
• Obtain Broken Key Part 2: Head to Katz Street in South Vale (West), after the Baldwin Mansion. The first house on the northern side has a gate with a bone on it. Head through this gate to find the second Broken Key Part. Combine it with the first to create the Dog Key.

“UFO” Ending

Unlocking the “UFO” ending requires starting New Game + and acquiring the Blue Gem. The Blue Gem needs to be used at 4 different locations throughout the game by interacting with it in your inventory.

• Obtain the Blue Gem: Players will find the Blue Gem in South Vale (East). Smash the window of the Jewellers next to The Pet Center and grab the Blue Gem from the open jewelry box.
• Location 1: In South Vale (East), climb to the roof of the Saul Street Apartments. Stand in front of the eye graffiti on the back of a vent and use the Blue Gem.
• Location 2: In Rosewater Park, use the Blue Gem on the pier where you meet Maria.
• Location 3: After crossing Toluca Lake on the boat, get off and use the Blue Gem.
• Location 4: Use the Blue Gem one last time in Room 312 in the Lakeview Hotel

“Bliss” Ending

It’s one of two endings unique to the Silent Hill 2 remake. To get this ending, players will need to start New Game + and find the bottle of White Claudia, using it in Room 312 inside the Lakeview Hotel. To obtain the White Claudia, players will need to complete the following:

• Obtain the Rusted Key: Inside Pete’s Bowl-O-Rama, there is a safe players can unlock with the code 1887. Inside is the Rusted Key.
• Open the Small Chest: Players will use the Rusted Key to open the Small Chest located in the Brookhaven Hospital garden gazebo. Inside is the bottle of White Claudia. Drink the bottle of White Claudia after reaching Room 312 in the Lakeview Hotel to get the “Bliss” ending.

“Stillness” Ending

One of two endings unique to the Silent Hill 2 remake. To get this ending, players must first unlock the “In Water” ending and then start New Game +. This will spawn the Key of Sorrow item, which players will need to access a safe in the Lakeview Hotel necessary to earn the ending.

• Obtain the Key of Sorrow: Found in a green car on Wiltse Rd. near the beginning of New Game +. Use the Chainsaw to break the car’s window and grab the key.
• Obtain the Toluca Postcard: Use the Key of Sorrow to unlock the Manager’s Office in the Lakeview Hotel (Otherworld). There, input the code 314 to open the safe and acquire the postcard. Examine the postcard in your inventory to earn the “Stillness” ending after beating the game.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Codes and Combinations

Like the original, the remake of Silent Hill 2 features several door, keypad, padlock, and safe codes that players will need to decipher from in-game memos and notes. These codes may differ depending on the Puzzle Challenge Difficulty players select at the beginning of the game.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Cheat Engine Cheats/Mods

The remake of Silent Hill 2 is one of thousands of PC games compatible with cheat engines and cheat trainer files. One such cheat trainer file can be found here and contains the following cheat options:

Player Cheats

• Infinite Health
• One-Hit Kills
• Set Damage Multiplier
• Set Defense Multiplier

Inventory Cheats

• Infinite Healing Items
• Set Health Drinks
• Set Syringes
• Add 10x Pistol Ammo
• Add 10x Shotgun Ammo
• Add 10x Rifle Ammo

Game Cheats

• Unlock all Doors
• Set Flashlight Brightness Multiplier
• Set Flashlight Distance Multiplier

Enemy Cheats

• Enemies Don’t Attack Player

Physics Cheats

• Set Player Speed Multiplier

Weapon Cheats

• Infinite Ammo
• No Reload
• No Recoil
• No Aim Shake
• No Shooting Shake
• No Spread

Silent Hill 2 Remake Achievements/Trophies

Completing the following in-game activity will unlock the corresponding achievement/trophy:

Silent Hill 2 Remake Cheat FAQs

Does the Konami Code do anything in the Silent Hill 2 remake?

The famous “Konami Code” (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A) works in several games from the publisher’s library, including some Silent Hill games. However, the Silent Hill 2 remake is not one of them. There is no known use for the Konami Code in the Silent Hill 2 remake.

Are there cheats in the Silent Hill 2 remake?

While there are no traditional cheats in Silent Hill 2, there are some additional settings players can unlock that provide cheat-like bonuses. These settings will unlock after beating the game at least once. PC players have the option of using a third-party cheat engine and cheat trainer files for Silent Hill 2.

Is Silent Hill 2 remake scary?

Whether a player considers a game to be truly scary is entirely subjective. That said, Silent Hill 2 is a very disturbing game that uses both visual and audio cues to unnerve players. Unlike the jump scares common in popular horror films and some horror games, Silent Hill 2 relies on an ever-present sense of dread to instill a type of psychological horror that can make playing the game for long stretches difficult. As a personal aside, Silent Hill 2 (both the original and the remake) is the only game I’ve ever turned off from feeling too overwhelmed. Depending on your stomach for existential dread, Silent Hill 2 requires these occasional mental breaks.

How long to beat the Silent Hill 2 remake?

Interestingly, the Silent Hill 2 remake is nearly double the length of the PlayStation 2 original. While the original Silent Hill 2‘s main story is roughly 8 hours long, most players will complete a standard playthrough of the Silent Hill 2 remake in about 15-17 hours. Taking your time in each of the game’s locations, solving every puzzle, finding every item, and earning every achievement/trophy will double that time. A full completionist playthrough of the Silent Hill 2 remake will take about 30 hours.

The image featured at the top of this post is ©Silent Hill 2 key art.