Best Settings for PC and HDR

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!

Silent Hill 2 Remake Best PC Settings

• Optimized PC Settings
• All PC Settings Explained

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

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