Summary
A gamer created a replica of the pizza box Pyramid Head mask that appeared in Bloober Team’s recently releasedSilent Hill 2remake and shared the silly yet impressive project online. The well received modern rendition ofSilent Hill 2launched on October 8.
Named after the distinct headpiece that they don,Silent Hill’s Pyramid Headis one of the most recognizable characters in Konami’s long-running survival horror series, likely even more so than any of the franchise’s protagonists. Despite their terrifying role in the games, Pyramid Head has become the subject of countless memes, both from fans and the people who actually work onSilent Hill. One gamer has created a mask based on one such joke and fellow fans are loving it.
In a recent post on theSilent Hillsubreddit, user jessilyncupcake showed off their pizza box Pyramid Head mask. The item this was based on was one given to players who pre-ordered the digital Deluxe Edition ofBloober Team’sSilent Hill 2remake. In addition to receiving a copy of the game, those who purchased the same pack early also received the Mira the Dog Mask and two days of early access, as well as a digital artbook and soundtrack. Sony PlayStation 5 owners were given a Robbie the Rabbit Mask too for pre-ordering the digital Deluxe Edition.
Community members praised jessilyncupcake’s mask, with one commenter calling it an ingenious tool that could probably fend off thescary mannequins in theSilent Hill 2remake. Another user quipped that a big pizza cutter would go well with the mask. Jessilyncupcake, whose post has managed to garner close to 6,000 upvotes, explained that they had a group cosplay photoshoot next week and that the headpiece was for their partner.
This is not the first time a Pyramid Head mask made out of pizza boxes has appeared online. In 2019,Tumblr user jrodorrshared a costume that featured such a headpiece, a bloody apron, and a large peel, the tool used to place pizzas in an oven. Fans like Reddit user Xeno_Rider have alsocosplayed asSilent Hill’s Pyramid Headwithout the silly pizza box mask.
On October 25, Bloober Team dropped theSilent Hill 2remake’s latest update, which addressed a bug that affected the rotating cube puzzle found in the Unreal Engine 5-powered title’s Labyrinth level. The 1.05 patch for 2024’sSilent Hill 2also added support for Steam cloud saves.
Silent Hill 2
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Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.High-end Graphics and SoundWith ray tracing and other cutting-edge technical enhancements, the world of SILENT HILL and its unsettling ambiance is even realer than before.And with the inclusion of new, immersive soundscapes, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the thick of it.Larger EnvironmentsExplore locations and buildings that were once inaccessible, or are newly added in the remake. Enjoy the same acclaimed story, even while you experience the town of Silent Hill with fresh eyes across an expanded map.Over-the-shoulder CameraThe remake moves from the original’s fixed-camera viewpoints to an over-the-shoulder perspective, putting you closer to what James sees, for a more thrilling, more immersive experience as you explore the town and come face-to-face with monsters.Evolved Combat GameplayFamiliar weapons like the steel pipe and handgun make their return, but now with an updated combat system. Avoid attacks with carefully timed dodges, aim down sights, and more, making monster encounters more engaging and nerve-wracking than ever.
