Bloober Team, riding high on the positive reception of their Silent Hill 2 remake, is determined to prove their recent success wasn't a fluke. This article explores their next project and their ambitious plans for the future.

Bloober Team's Path to Redemption

Building on Success, Overcoming Skepticism

The overwhelmingly positive response to Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake from both gamers and critics has been a significant boost. Despite substantial changes from the original, the remake exceeded expectations. However, the team hasn't forgotten the initial skepticism they faced during development. With renewed confidence, they aim to demonstrate their lasting capabilities beyond a single successful title.

At the Xbox Partner Preview on October 16th, Bloober Team unveiled their next horror title, Cronos: The New Dawn. Conscious of avoiding being overshadowed by their Silent Hill 2 work, Game Designer Wojciech Piejko emphasized their intention to create something distinct. In a Gamespot interview, he confirmed that development on Cronos began in 2021, shortly after The Medium launched.

Director Jacek Zieba described Cronos: The New Dawn as their "second punch" in a two-hit combo, with the Silent Hill 2 remake being the "first." He highlighted the initial doubt surrounding the studio's ability to handle such a high-profile project, given their lack of prior experience with survival horror.

Zieba stated, "Nobody believed we could deliver, and we delivered. That was a big honor, working with Silent Hill and Konami." He acknowledged the pressure and the need for patience from fans, ultimately resulting in an 86 Metacritic score for the remake. Piejko added, "They made the impossible possible, and it was a bumpy road because of all the internet hate. The pressure was immense, but they delivered—an amazing moment for the company."

Bloober Team 3.0: A New Era

Piejko positions Cronos: The New Dawn, featuring a time-traveling protagonist known as The Traveler, as a testament to their ability to build on an original IP. The game involves navigating the past and future to save individuals and alter a dystopian future ravaged by pandemic and mutants.

Leveraging their experience from the Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Team aims to surpass their earlier work, such as Layers of Fear and Observer, which had comparatively less gameplay depth. Zieba noted that the groundwork for Cronos was laid thanks to the Silent Hill project.

The Silent Hill 2 remake marks a pivotal moment, signifying "Bloober Team 3.0." Encouraged by the positive reception of the Cronos reveal trailer and the Silent Hill 2 remake, they are optimistic about their future.

Zieba's vision for Bloober Team is to be recognized as a leading horror developer, stating, "We want to find our niche, and we think we found it. Now let's evolve with it." Piejko added, "We gathered a team that loves horror. Switching genres wouldn't be easy, and we don't want to."