Capcom Releases Teaser Trailer for Silent Hill 2 Remake Remake

In what can only be described as a breathtaking display of industry hubris, Capcom has once again proven its unmatched ability to shock and bemuse gaming audiences everywhere. Mere days after the much-anticipated remake of the seminal psychological horror classic Silent Hill 2 finally hit shelves (and digital storefronts), the Japanese publisher has already laid the groundwork for an even more baffling retread – a remake of the remake itself, which has been cheekily christened “Silent Hill 2 Remake Remake.”

The announcement came as a complete left-field punch to the collective jaw of the gaming community, who are still reeling from the sensory overload of the original 2024 Blober Team version, released just a scant seven days ago. The internet erupted with…generally positive reviews, though a few ‘manbabies’ decided it was too woke because one of the female characters looks like she got hit with the ugly stick a few times. And then the new new trailer dropped, and all heck broke loose.

However, for those familiar with the capricious whims of the modern gaming industry, this latest announcement may not come as too much of a surprise. In recent years, Capcom has cemented its reputation as the undisputed king of the remake-too-early-genre, previously offending long-suffering Resident Evil and Street Fighter fans with a dizzying string of unnecessary remakes and remasters that seemed to come out faster than new episodes of a reality TV scum shows.

But even by Capcom’s own staggering low standards, announcing a remake of a game that has not yet celebrated its first week anniversary since release is a new low indeed, and one that has left even the most ardent Capcom apologists scratching their heads in confusion. Social media platforms have exploded with righteous indignation from players who feel betrayed and patronized by this latest stunt, with many accusing Capcom of valuing short-term financial gain over the long-term health of its most cherished franchises.

In response to the inevitable backlash, Capcom representatives have released a perfunctory statement thanking fans for their “continued support and enthusiasm” while insisting that “the only thing that matters is delivering the games that gamers truly want.” In response, IGN pre-emptively gave the future game a “9/10,” calling the stunt “a brave new direction for an industry whose main problem is the customers themselves.”

As the dust settles on this latest PR debacle, one can only shudder to think what other gaming sacred cows may find themselves dragged kicking and screaming into the remake-ification factory. But one thing is certain – Capcom has once again proven that when it comes to pushing the boundaries of corporate chutzpah, there is truly they won’t do for the sake of a quick buck.