Konami Refutes Rumors of Pyramid Head Origin Story in Upcoming Silent Hill 2 Remake

Konami dismisses Best Buy product listing that sparked rumors of updated Pyramid Head backstory in the much-anticipated Silent Hill 2 PS5 remake.

Konami has dismissed rumors that the Silent Hill 2 remake for PlayStation 5 will feature an origin story for the iconic character Pyramid Head. The rumors were sparked by a Best Buy product listing.
Fans have signaled their strong reaction against the perceived move, as Pyramid Head's power and menace in the original Silent Hill 2 game is attributed to his facelessness and unknown backstory, making him a metaphorical representative of host of unstable emotions.
The Silent Hill 2 remake is being developed by Bloober Team. Previous games from the developer, such as Layers of Fear and Observer, have been praised for their exploration of historical and psychological elements within confined settings.
A listing for the Silent Hill 2 remake appeared simultaneously on multiple retailers, sparking hope among fans that the survival horror title will feature at The Game Awards with a view to launch in 2024.
While the original Silent Hill 2 did include supplementary content wrapped around Pyramid Head's origin, any modification or add-on to this has fans worried that it would tamper with the purity of the original iconic game.
Despite the fan backlash, there is still speculation that the Pyramid Head origin story may simply be a misunderstanding due to mistaking another origin story in the game as Pyramid Head's.