Bloober Team representatives admitted that certain aspects of the Silent Hill 2 remake are inspired by fan theories. This was announced by senior level designer Anna Oporska-Sshibich at the Game Developers Conference (GDC).
According to Oporska-Sshibich, the developers dedicated significant time to exploring fan-created content accumulated over the years. She acknowledged the team’s desire to demonstrate utmost respect for the fanbase, although not all fan theories resonated with them. She cited the “Labyrinth” location as an example of fan theory influence, noting its expansion in the remake based on fan speculations. However, she did not specify which fan theories were incorporated and which were disregarded.