Silent Hill 2 Remake Officially Rated for Xbox Series X|S
The Silent Hill 2 remake has received a Mature 17+ rating from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) for Xbox Series X|S, confirming its impending release on the platform. The rating, published october 31, arrives nearly a year after the game launched on PlayStation 5 and PC.
This certification signals the nearing availability of the critically acclaimed psychological horror experience to a wider audience of Xbox players. The remake, developed by Bloober Team, modernizes the 2001 classic with updated visuals and gameplay while retaining the original’s disturbing narrative and atmosphere. The ESRB rating details mirror those of the PS5 and PC versions, citing mature content including blood, gore, intense violence, and disturbing themes. while a specific release date remains unconfirmed, the ESRB rating suggests the Xbox launch is imminent, perhaps coinciding with upcoming gaming events like The Game Awards.
The ESRB rating summary details the game’s content,noting “gruesome and gory gameplay” and “enemies with body parts sewn together.” the rating does not indicate any changes to the game’s content for the Xbox version.
