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Silent Hill 2 Remake

Best Settings for PC and HDR

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Best Settings

Here are the best settings for the Silent Hill 2 Remake. Check out optimized graphics settings for PC, the best HDR settings, and other settings in this guide!

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Best PC Settings

Optimized PC Graphics Settings

PC Settings
Quality Performance

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To access the display settings shown below on PC, change the Render Quality Preset option to Custom under the Display & Graphics tab. Then, select Advanced Quality Settings.

Best PC Quality Settings

Quality Settings
Anti-Aliasing TXAA
Resolution Scalability 100%
Shadows Quality Medium
Texture Quality High
Shaders Quality Low or Medium
Effects Quality Medium
Separate Translucency On
Lens Flares Medium
Global Motion Blur Off
SSAO On
SSR Off
SSS Quality High
Image Sharpening Sharpen High
DLSS Quality
(if available)
Ray Tracing Off
(if available)

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Best PC Performance Settings

Quality Settings
Anti-Aliasing TXAA
Resolution Scalability 100%
Shadows Quality Low
Texture Quality Medium
Shaders Quality Low
Effects Quality Low
Separate Translucency On
Lens Flares Medium
Global Motion Blur Off
SSAO On
SSR Off
SSS Quality High
Image Sharpening Sharpen High
DLSS Performance
(if available)
Ray Tracing Off
(if available)

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All PC Settings Explained

Anti-Aliasing Adjust anti-aliasing on jagged edges of objects.
Resolution Scalability Adjusts the resolution at which graphics are rendered in relation to selected display resolution. Higher values mean more detail at cost of performance, while lower values represent better performance at cost of visual fidelity.
Shadows Quality Adjust the quality of shadows cast by light sources.
Texture Quality Adjust the quality of textures visible on objects, enemies, and environment.
Shaders Quality Adjust shaders quality.
Effects Quality Adjust effects quality.
Separate Translucency Enables rendering of translucent objects in a separate pass.
Lens Flares Adjust amount and quality of lense flare effects.
Global Motion Blur Enables motion effect on objects that are in motion relative to the player camera during gameplay and cutscenes.
SSAO Enable screen ambient occlusion. Improves the quality of shadows in places where two different surfaces meet.
SSR Enable Screen Space Reflections. Calculates reflections in real time to create better looking surfaces.
SSS Quality Adjust how Subsurface Scattering simulates light passing through translucent or semi-translucent surfaces.
Image Sharpening Adjust Image Sharpening.
DLSS Improves performance using AI algorithms to upscale lower-resolution images and reduce the workload on the graphics card.
Ray Tracing Enables ray tracing effects.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Best HDR Settings

Optimized HDR Settings

HDR Max Luminance Depends on the Peak Brightness of Your Monitor
HDR Mid Luminance 19
HDR Min Luminance -11.00
HDR Brightness 2.50
HDR UI Brightness Depends on Your Preference
HDR UI Contrast Depends on Your Preference

Note that the HDR settings above are only available for the Silent Hill 2 Remake if you play the game on a monitor that supports HDR. Also, your Screen Mode must be set to Fullscreen or Borderless.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Other Settings

Other Settings
Graphics Controls
Audio Gameplay

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Best General Graphics Settings

Graphic Mode Default
Inventory Visual Effects Off
High Contrast Mode Off

The settings above are available for all platforms.

Default or 90s Filter Graphic Mode

The Default option is the best way to play the Silent Hill 2 Remake. But, if you want your game to look grayish and grainy, choose the 90s filter!

Turn Off Inventory Visual Effects

If you find the Inventory Visual Effects too distracting when playing the Silent Hill 2 Remake, we recommend turning it off.

High Contrast Mode Highlights Models

The High Contrast Mode helps players distinguish the colors of James, his allies, the enemies, interactable items, and save points. All of these can be customized by choosing a color for each one.

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Best Controls Settings

Sprint Toggle On
Quick Time Events Interaction Hold

Following the control settings above allows for a smoother experience when playing the Silent Hill 2 Remake since you do not need to hold the Sprint button anymore. Also, holding the quick time event button is better than tapping!

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Best Audio Settings

Night Mode Off
Radio State Indicator On

Night Mode decreases loudness dynamics of the Silent Hill 2 Remake and helps players adjust to the unconventional sounds of the game. The Radio State Indicator enables an on-screen indicator that picks up sounds nearby.

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Best Gameplay Settings

Recommended Gameplay Settings
Combat Challenge Standard
Interface Preset Default
Reticle Visibility Minimal
Reticle Thickness Normal
Reticle Opacity 0.80
Reticle Color White
Ammo Display On
Low Health Vignette On
Splatter Vignette On
Interaction Icon Visibilty Icon
Interaction Icon Size Medium
Traversal Icon Visibilty Icon
Traversal Icon Size Medium
Quick Time Event Icon Visibilty On
Quick Time Event Icon Size Medium

This gameplay setting is for the average gaming experience because everything is balanced. This setting is recommended for players who are just looking to experience the gameplay and the story of the Silent Hill 2 Remake.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Related Guides

Silent Hill 2 Remake Tips and Tricks Partial

Beginner's Guide

All Tips and Tricks

Gameplay Guides
Fog Guide Combat Guide and Tips
Best Difficulty Settings Best Settings
How to Combine Items How to Stomp
All Save Point Locations All Map Locations
New Game Plus Guide: All Unlockables All Collectibles
Secrets and Easter Eggs How to Run
How to Open Locked Doors How to Reload
Health System Guide: How to Heal How to Destroy Windows
All Missables and Points of No Return How to Sneak
How to Save Ammo -
Trophy Guides
All Trophies and Achievements No Turning Back Now Trophy Guide
Let's NOT Party! Trophy Guide Pizza Location: Leftovers Trophy Guide
All Seems in Order Trophy Guide It's Bread Trophy Guide
All Glimpse of the Past Locations: Echoes Trophy Guide Inner Sanctum Trophy Guide: Where to Find His Room
Scourge of Toluca Lake Trophy Guide Speedrun Guide: How to Get Faster Than Fog
Obsolete Trophy Guide: Destroy What You Don’t Need Truly Special Trophy Guide: How to Reach Room 312
That Part of Me Trophy Guide Into the Abyss Guide: Long Staircase Location
FAQs
How Long to Beat Is There A Minimap?
Is Silent Hill 2 Remake Multiplayer? Can You Get Infinite Ammo?
Do Enemies Respawn? How to Fix Crashes, Stuttering, and Errors

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