TheSilent Hill 2remake includes a detail that is so easy to miss but confirms a theory that is as old as the game itself. Theremake made a lot of changesthat also honored the original game, including subtle references that veteran players will immediately recognize. This detail has become a huge breakthrough in the following and confirms a fan theory that deepens the game’s story in an already rich and immersive narrative.
[Warning: Major spoilers for Silent Hill 2.]
The remake, developed by Bloober Team, presents a lot of dedication to respecting and enhancing the original game’s legacy. With details like thenew Glimpses of the Past featureand other subtle references to the game’s history and iconic Easter eggs, the commitment towards pleasing fans of the original is clear. The decision to include a minor, yet impactful detail like this is a huge ordeal for the fanbase, confirming a long-present theory.
Mary’s Body Can Be Found In SH2 Remake
Mary Is In The Back Seat Of James’s Car At The Beginning
Dedicated fans were quick to find that, at the very beginning of the game,there is a blanket covering a body in the backseat of James' car. This ties back to a theory stemming from the original game that James had Mary’s body in his car the entire time. It is difficult to see while just peering through the window due to their tint, but those who are able to clip through the car itself get a better view. Reddit userbluehoovesstarted a thread with an image of the blanket-covered body, originally posted to X (formerly Twitter) bySteven_VP1.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Hiding The Best Reference To The Doomed Silent Hill HD Collection
An Easter egg discovered in Silent Hill 2 Remake shows that Bloober Team understand what the stakes are, and has a sense of humor about it.
The big plot twist ofSilent Hill 2is that James is the one who killed Mary, not her sickness. With this detail in the remake, the theory isnow confirmed that James kept her body and brought her along with him. This implies a lot aboutJames' journey and why he is in Silent Hill, coming to terms with his actions and the judgment that presents. The devastating story from the original is strengthened not only by other additional changes in the remake, but from this one Easter egg Bloober Team decided to include.
Why Fans Thought Mary Was In The Trunk In The Original Game
In the originalSilent Hill 2,fans questioned why it was not possible to open the trunk of James’s carat the beginning of the game when arriving in Silent Hill. This led to speculation about what James could have been hiding, and most concluded that Mary’s body might have been in the car the entire time. This theory says a lot about James and his decision to bring her body along with him to the town. With the confirmation the remake gives, the sad story of the two deepens as fans find more substance provided in this 2024 release.
One of the developers of the original game, the monster designerMasahiro Ito, once tweeted about the theory and how it was being interpreted.He commented on how he believes that James would not put Mary in the truck but in the backseatof his car, out of his love for her. It is unsurprising if this was the inspiration for including this detail in the remake, confirming a long-speculated topic that had the opportunity to add more substance. With it now being canon, the game has even more layers for players to uncover.
With just one detail that only the most dedicatedSilent Hill 2fans will search for, the 2024 remake has confirmed Mary’s body was indeed in the back of James' car for the entire game. The dedication Bloober Team put into recreating and enhancing the experience and story of the original deserves praise, being devoted to pleasing fans old and new. James and Mary’s story became more enriched and all the more devastating.
Silent Hill 2
The Silent Hill 2 Remake is an upcoming Survival Horror release from Bloober Team, the same creative squad behind Layers of Fear and Observer. Developers are reimagining James Sunderland’s adventure through Silent Hill, with updated graphics and gameplay.
