ALL Silent Hill 2 Remake endings and how to watch them

The narrative of Silent Hill 2 Remake includes a total of eight unique endings that conclude the protagonist James’s experience in the haunting town. Each ending comes with its own set of requirements and conditions that players must meet to access them. Some endings cannot be achieved together, while others can be unlocked by fulfilling certain actions and criteria.

This guide will detail the requirements for all the endings and offer strategies for how to experience them, as not all can be unlocked in a single playthrough.

How Are Endings Determined?

The game classifies endings into two categories: condition-based and action-based. In your initial playthrough, you’ll only be able to view the condition-based endings, which include “Maria,” “Leave,” and “In Water.” By entering New Game+, you can experience both condition-based and action-based endings, giving you access to all possible outcomes.

Condition-based endings take into account specific actions and decisions, which influence the “points” that dictate your ending. Meanwhile, action-based endings rely on acquiring particular items and using them at the right moments, irrespective of the conditions met.

Numerous theories exist regarding which actions significantly impact the endings, but we have compiled some crucial insights based on extensive testing:

• Your health status (though often considered minor, it may play a role in certain scenarios).
• The rate at which you heal and your use of health items (generally not a major factor, but still relevant).
• Whether you interact with specific key items and notes (some items can greatly influence your ending).
• Certain interactions with Maria in designated locations can also affect your result.
• In the Lakeview Hotel (Other World), the choice of door you go through while using certain items can impact your ending.
• Listening to conversations just before facing the final boss may alter the outcome you receive.

Maria Ending

The Maria ending has the most exacting requirements among the three condition-based endings. It relies on several actions throughout various scenarios that cannot be easily changed. Here’s what you need to do:

• Do not interact with the “Photo of Mary,” “Letter from Mary,” or “Angela’s Knife” at any point. This is crucial.
• Whenever Maria is with you, ensure she stays unharmed and close by. If you move too quickly, pause for her to catch up.
• During your time in the West Area, visit the Baldwin Residence, Historical Society, and Pete’s Bowling Alley with Maria.
• At the Jack’s Motel in the West Area, go to room 108 and engage with Maria when she shows you the clothes.
• In the Brookhaven Hospital, after leaving Maria in room C5, come back to talk to her until she lies down.
• In the Lakeview Hotel (Other World), after placing the red and oxidized eggs, you must go through the door where you put the red egg to earn extra “points” for this ending.
• When you reach the long hallway with a voice, exit through the far door before the voice finishes speaking.

Leave Ending

The Leave ending is one that players might inadvertently achieve. If you don’t consult any guides, this is likely the outcome you will reach. To unlock it, follow these steps:

• Examine the “Photo of Mary” and “Letter from Mary” at some point. This step is vital; interacting with all three key items in one playthrough may block you from other endings.
• Maintain high health throughout the game, although this is more of a guideline than a strict requirement.
• Heal promptly when you take damage, preferably using syringes.
• In the Lakeview Hotel (Other World), after placing the red and oxidized eggs, go through the door where you put the oxidized egg.
• In the Lakeview Hotel (Other World), listen to the entire monologue in the long hallway before exiting through the door at the end.

In Water Ending

The In Water ending has the fewest requirements but is also the easiest to overlook due to its specific criteria. Here’s what you need to do:

• Avoid maintaining maximum health throughout the game; having lower health for a longer time may help you accumulate “points” for this ending.
• Do not heal quickly after taking damage, and especially refrain from using syringes.
• Never examine the “Photo of Mary” or “Letter from Mary.” This is extremely important.
• Make sure to examine “Angela’s Knife” at least once; this is critical and can easily change your ending.
• In the Lakeview Hotel (Other World), after placing the red and oxidized eggs, you must go through the door where you placed the oxidized egg.
• In the Lakeview Hotel (Other World), listen to the entire monologue in the long hallway before exiting through the door at the end.

Other Endings

As for the additional endings such as Rebirth, Dog, UFO, Serenity, and Joy, details regarding their conditions and requirements are still forthcoming. Stay tuned for updates as we explore these intriguing possibilities further.