What Bloober's Physical Media Pledge Means for Silent Hill F…
Bloober's commitment to physical games offers hope for collectors, but Sony's 2028 disc deadline could limit the studio's ability to release boxed copies of future titles like the Silent Hill 1 remake…
Bloober's commitment to physical games offers hope for collectors, but Sony's 2028 disc deadline could limit the studio's ability to release boxed copies of future titles like the Silent Hill 1 remake…
Key points - Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno says the studio wants to produce physical versions of its games for as long as possible. - Babieno believes the industry has hit a point where better visuals and audio no longer significantly boost engagement. - The studio's new Switch 2-exclusive game, Onyx: The Dark Group, aims to 'put horror back in your hands.' - Sony plans to end disc support for PlayStation games in 2028, complicating future physical releases. - Bloober's Silent Hill 2 remake released in 2024 for PC and PS5 with a physical disc version.
Timeline - 2024: Bloober Team releases Silent Hill 2 remake for PC and PS5, including a physical disc version. - June 2025: Bloober announces a remake of the original Silent Hill, currently without a release date. - 2028: Sony is set to end support for PlayStation discs, potentially affecting future physical releases.
FAQ
Q: Will Bloober Team keep making physical games? A: CEO Piotr Babieno says the studio wants to produce physical versions of its games for as long as possible, citing emotional connections with fans.
Q: What is Onyx: The Dark Group? A: It's a new 2.5D horror game exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, developed by Bloober subsidiary Broken Mirror Games, focused on tactile horror.
Q: When is the Silent Hill 1 remake coming out? A: The remake was announced in June last year but still has no release date. It's unclear if it will launch before Sony ends disc support in 2028.
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