Silent Hill 2 Remake Patch Introduces Game Breaking Bug

Summary

• A new patch for Silent Hill 2 Remake is reportedly soft-locking players in the Labyrinth.
• There is no way to progress through the cube puzzle as a door doesn't open.
• You can down patch to fix this issue, but only on a physical copy of the game.

Bloober Team released a substantial Silent Hill 2 Remake patch, fixing many technical issues and bugs but unfortunately, the studio may also have introduced a new game-breaking bug with the update (thanks, Eurogamer).

According to player reports, the patch is soft-locking players in the game's Labyrinth section. There's a bug in the Labyrinth's second area where a door doesn't open when it should during the cube puzzle, halting progress. There are multiple reports of this bug from players on a Reddit thread about the patch.

Can't Escape The Labyrinth

"The latch broke the labyrinth on PS5 sadly. The cube puzzle is not updating after completing a zone," pberg28 writes. "Literally saved and quit last night after finishing the first path, to wake up to an update that might've broken it. I'm a PC player so just know Steam's version is broken too. Waiting to see if they release a super quick hotfix soon," adds charlcttebug.

There are two entries in the full patch notes that concern the Labyrinth: "Fixed an issue where, after completing the Disgust Path in Labyrinth, the player was forced to do it all over again," and "Fixed an issue with triggering Spider Mannequin on Fear Path in the Labyrinth multiple times." However, neither of these fixes concerns the cube puzzle so it's unknown if this change is what's affecting the area.

While a couple of players have commented that deleting and re-downloading the game without an internet connection (essentially down patching) fixes the issue, this only works for players with a physical copy of Silent Hill 2 Remake. In all likelihood, Bloober Team and Konami will identify and hotfix this issue soon.

Silent Hill 2 Remake has proved a critical and commercial success, despite an atmosphere of doubt that permeated the fandom before the game's release. Our own 3.5/5 review of Silent Hill 2 Remake said it has "stunning locations" and "maintains the original script nicely" but is "generally sillier and schlockier than the original."

Silent Hill 2

WHERE TO PLAY

 
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.