Bloober Team's New Horizon After Silent Hill 2 Remake
Polish studio Bloober Team is shedding its long-held status as an 'outsider' developer, especially after the successful launch of the Silent Hill 2 remake. Once viewed with suspicion by many horror fans who doubted their ability to handle such a beloved classic, the studio has now proven its mettle, gaining new confidence and public trust. This shift was confirmed by Jacek Zięba, Game Director for their upcoming title, Cronos: The New Dawn, in a recent interview.
Zięba openly spoke about the challenges the studio faced during the development of the remake. “After Silent Hill, we are gradually ceasing to feel like outsiders all the time,” he stated. “In the eyes of the public, that period was difficult. There were many voices saying: 'Oh no, Bloober is doing this. They'll ruin everything.' For the entire company, it was very difficult to remain true to our principles and put our heart and soul into this, even if most people didn't want it. We proved them wrong, and that's satisfying.”
The success of the Silent Hill 2 remake has done more than just earn Bloober Team critical acclaim and fan approval. It has also paved the way for exciting new opportunities. Konami, impressed by their work, has now entrusted the developers with the remake of the first Silent Hill game. Furthermore, players who once looked on with skepticism are now keenly awaiting the studio's future endeavors, eager to see what the team will create next.
Looking ahead, Bloober Team is now preparing for the release of their next original horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn. This title promises a blend of tactical gameplay and deep mystery, set within the atmospheric city of Krakow, the studio's hometown. The highly anticipated horror game is slated for release in Fall 2025 and will be available on PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with text localization in various languages.
This renewed confidence marks a significant turning point for Bloober Team. From being a studio that had to constantly prove itself, they have now firmly established their position in the horror genre, ready to embrace new challenges and deliver compelling experiences to a global audience.
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