Silent Hill 2 Remake stays true to the original game’s roots while introducing new visual updates and mechanics. One of the most engaging aspects of the game is its multiple endings, each depending on your choices and behavior throughout the game. Here’s a detailed guide on how to unlock all the endings in the Silent Hill 2 Remake.
1. Leave Ending
The “Leave” ending is considered the good or hopeful conclusion, where James, the protagonist, overcomes his grief over his wife Mary’s death. To achieve this ending, you need to prioritize James’ emotional healing.
- Inspect Mary’s photo and letter: Frequently check both items in your inventory. These symbolize James’ attachment to Mary, reinforcing his desire to remember her.
- Stay healthy: Keep James’ health bar full as much as possible by healing him frequently.
- Limit your interactions with Maria: Don’t show too much interest in Maria, the woman James meets during his journey, and avoid rescuing her unnecessarily.
- Listen to the full hallway conversation: Pay close attention to the dialogue before the final boss fight, as this helps shape the ending.
2. Maria Ending
In this more tragic conclusion, James becomes emotionally entangled with Maria, denying his guilt over Mary’s death and allowing himself to be swayed by his attraction to Maria.
- Ignore Mary’s photo and letter: Don’t interact with these items, as they symbolize James’ guilt and attachment to Mary.
- Prioritize Maria: Stay close to Maria and keep her safe. Engaging in optional conversations with her and frequently checking on her, especially in locations like Brookhaven Hospital and the Labyrinth, is key.
- Limit James’ health restoration: Unlike the “Leave” ending, you don’t need to keep James in perfect health, but make sure Maria doesn’t take much damage.
3. In Water Ending
The “In Water” ending is considered the darkest conclusion. It reflects James’ complete descent into despair, where he ultimately succumbs to his guilt and takes his own life.
- Inspect Angela’s knife multiple times: This knife represents suicidal thoughts, and repeatedly inspecting it will push James toward the “In Water” ending.
- Keep James at low health: Let James remain in critical health for extended periods without healing. This signifies his reckless disregard for life.
- Listen to the full sickbed conversation: In the hallway leading up to the final boss, listen to every word to immerse James in his grief.
4. Rebirth Ending
This occult-themed ending becomes available only in New Game Plus mode. In this version, James searches for a way to revive Mary through an ancient ritual.
- Collect four special items: These items include the Book of Lost Memories, White Chrism, Obsidian Chalice, and the Crimson Ceremony. Once you’ve gathered all four, James will attempt to bring Mary back to life at the end of the game.
5. Dog Ending (Joke Ending)
In this humorous conclusion, it’s revealed that a dog named Mira was controlling the events of the game all along.
- New Game Plus required: Start a new game plus and collect two broken key parts hidden in Big Jay’s and a house on Katz Street. Combine these parts to form the Dog Key.
- Use the Dog Key: Unlock the Observation Room in the Lakeview Hotel with this key to trigger the ending
6. UFO Ending (Joke Ending)
Another comedic conclusion, the UFO ending involves aliens abducting James. It’s unlocked after completing the game once and playing through New Game Plus.
- Retrieve the Blue Gem: Find the gem in a jewelry box located north of Big Jay’s on Neely Street. Use it at specific locations like the roof of Saul Apartments and Toluca Lake to trigger alien encounters.
- Complete the game: After visiting all locations, the UFO ending will be activated
7. Stillness Ending (New Ending)
Exclusive to the Silent Hill 2 Remake, the “Stillness” ending provides a more somber and introspective conclusion.
- Complete the “In Water” ending first: Before accessing this ending, you must finish the game with the “In Water” ending.
- Find the Key of Sorrow: This key is located in a green car on Wiltse Road and is required to open a safe in the Lakeview Hotel. After unlocking the safe, examine the Toluca Postcard inside, then finish the game to unlock this ending
Silent Hill 2 Remake offers a rich, emotional experience through its varied endings, allowing players to explore different facets of James’ psyche. Whether you aim for the hopeful “Leave” ending or delve into the darker paths like “In Water,” the game gives you control over James’ fate. For completionists, it’s worth replaying to unlock each ending and experience every aspect of the story.
