Silent Hill 2 Remake Mod Removes The Town's Iconic Fog

Modders have removed Silent Hill 2 remake's iconic fog with a new mod for the recently-released game. Without the fog, the streets are entirely and stunningly clear, allowing you to spot enemies, landmarks, and more from far away - all while you stand beneath a slightly sunny sky.  While it definitely looks a lot like Silent Hill - with familiar buildings, monsters, and puzzles - this mod offers a completely different feel for the Maine town.

The mod does let fans take a closer took at the town in high-definition, but it's also a tongue-in-cheek nod to some fandom lore: the lack of fog mirrors the Silent Hill HD Collection. The HD Collection version of the game was created for more modern consoles but ramped down the quality and graphics significantly, resulting in a modified Silent Hill experience that wasn't what most expected. While the fog was still present, it was much less visible than in the original game, resulting in many fan complaints.

Fans may have complained about the lack of fog in the Silent Hill HD Collection back in 2012, but many are choosing to download the no fog mod for the Silent Hill 2 remake - which provides a similar effect - after over a decade. This is likely for a few reasons: it's simply one of few mods currently available for the title, and downloading the mod will no doubt will make it much easier for dedicated fans to take those coveted artsy screenshots. It'll likely also ramp down the game's scare factor, making it more accessible for those who just can't bring themselves to take a step into the fog.