SH2 Mod Collection

A list of selected custom content that aim to optimize gameplay or improve existing tools.

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Need help with installation?

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Create your Nexus account.[users.nexusmods.com]
Links on this guide will take you directly to the download page. Select the option 'manual download'.

Extract the .rar file into steamapps\common\SILENT HILL 2\SHProto\Content\Paks\~mods.
If you don't already have the ~mods folder, simply create it.

Some mods are installed in other folders or copied directly into the game folder, which is why before installing any modifications you should carefully read the information provided on the download page.

Misc

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No Intro (Created by Caites)[www.nexusmods.com]
Skips all 3 intro screens (Konami, Bloober Team and UE). 7 seconds less waiting.




Artbook Loading Screens (Created by Caites)[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces "footprints" vanilla loading screen with 21 upscaled loading screens from the artbook.
Read the installation info.



Alternative Free Roam Music (Daytime) (Created by BatJonny06)[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces background music of the exploration at the beginning of the game. (Click for preview)[www.nexusmods.com]
There is also three more background music replacements: for Blue Creek and Woodside Apartments, and also one for the Labyrinth. You can see all of them here.[next.nexusmods.com]

Simple FreeCam and Console Enabler (Created by KeinZantezuken)[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod enables FlyCam - as well as some extra functionality (such as teleport, pause and time settings during gameplay). Can also hide James model. Check README for info on shortcuts and more details.[www.nexusmods.com]


Ultra Plus Fixes and Visual Improvements (Created by SammiLucia)[www.nexusmods.com]
An all-in-one fix for stutters, particle trails, fog noise, and reflections with many visual improvements. There are currently several early mods for SH2 claiming better performance, however, this mod is not an Engine.ini (not has been done by simply disabling visual features of the game).

OG Menu Sounds (Created by NorskPL) [www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces sound effects in the menu to these from original game from 2001 - music muted, button hover/click sounds changed. (Click for preview)

SILENT HILL 2 - 4K 60 FPS Pre-Rendered Cutscenes (Created by NomNom1712)[www.nexusmods.com]
Remasters a few Bink 2 videos to 4K and frame interpolated them to 60 FPS before encoding back to Bink 2.8.

Visuals

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Clean and Bright Flashlight (Created by Caites)[www.nexusmods.com] Removes dirt and dark hotspot from the flashlight. Option for removing dark spot only also available.

No Sweet FX Lights (Created by SilverEzredes)[www.nexusmods.com]
For those who appreciate immersion, this mod disables the spotlight (the invisible light source that constantly follows the characters) following James and Maria. Really makes the game more realistic.

If you don't want it completely disabled, would be nice to check Reduced Rim Lighting (Created by maljakko).[www.nexusmods.com]This one only reduces it (plus offers three presets) - so there's more cohesion between James and his surroundings. However, there is no version for Maria, so you can combine w the mod above to disable her rim light.

Sunny Hills (Created by FrancisLouis)[www.nexusmods.com]
Turns Silent Hill into Sunny Hills. The night section is not affected; you can keep the fog or remove it. Although, with the fog, it's a little too bright, to say the least.
Shadows must be set to HIGH for the mod to function correctly.



Improved Rain (Created by Misberave)[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod makes the rain thinner. Pick out of 2 Versions:
Main version: Makes the raindrops smaller, keeps transparency.
Mild version: Makes the raindrops more transparent, keeps the size.



Project X - ReShade Preset (Created by kyOuZz_-)[www.nexusmods.com]

This is a preset focusing on color perception, contrast and sharpness. To install this, you need to install ReShade first.

ReShade is a post-processing injector for games and video software that allows users to add effects. If you are interested in learning how to use ReShade, I recommend that you carefully watch a tutorial before anything.
Read the installation instructions available on the download page.[www.nexusmods.com]

No White Cloths (Created by TheJazaam)[www.nexusmods.com]
If you want to play without the famous yellow paint, this is your mod. There are no more white cloth.


No Chromatic Aberration (Created by Caites)[www.nexusmods.com]
Game doesn't have an option to disable chromatic aberration in Settings. This mod removes effect on any rendering quality.

Overhauls

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Better Healing (Created by Caites)[www.nexusmods.com]
Vanilla healing items, health drink and syringe heal 30% and 100% health respectively.
This simple mod allows to heal more or less up to the version:
Heal More - Health Drink restores full HP bar, same as Syringe.
Heal Less - both Health Drink and Syringe heal 50% less (15%/50% of HP respectively) - this should solve balance issues with healing items overabundance in the second part of the game.

Better Weapons (Created by Caites)[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod will allow to make weapons stronger, slightly weaker or more balanced. 3 versions available:

Weapons Stronger

Simple 50% bonus to all weapons damage, if you prefer overall easier game or want to turn Hard Combat difficulty into more risky and fast-paced Normal Combat difficulty.

Weapons Weaker

Makes all weapons 20% weaker regardless of difficulty, for hardcorish jameses or those who think ammo is in abundance.

Weapons Balanced

This version is trying to make combat more high-risk/high-reward with motivation to use block and melee/short-range attacks: melee weapons (Pipe and Plank) got solid buff, shortgun received very slight buff and long-range weapons (pistol and rifle) got minor debuffs. Mind tho, this version will make start easier.

*For those wondering about vanilla weapons damages. The number in parentheses refers to the 'Weapons Balanced' version.
Wooden Plank - 25 (38)
Iron Pipe - 38 (50)
Pistol - 50 (40)
Shotgun - 6x35 (6x40)
Rifle - 150 (135)
Chainsaw - 400

Improved Weapon Balance (Created by Andrew Creekmore)[www.nexusmods.com]
Targeted adjustments to weapons, increasing their viability while improving overall balance. Multiple versions and add-ons available.

Weapons feel a bit underpowered in a straight-up fight, which works in the context of this setting and encourages careful exploration, but can be somewhat frustrating in certain circumstances (necessary open combat with groups, later game boss fights). Additionally, certain enemies/bosses have surprisingly large health pools, which helps keep them from being pushovers, but can be tedious in later game areas. This mod attempts to address these concerns and improve overall balance with targeted, conservative adjustments, without making James feel too powerful or removing tension from combat.

Melee weapons (excluding the chainsaw) have had a 25% buff to their damage. Firearms have had tweaks to secondary stats, along with damage buffs for the shotgun (20%) and rifle (35%). The handgun does not receive a damage boost by default, but a 20% buff is available via an optional add-on. An optional chainsaw add-on is also available, balancing it for use as a strong "standard" melee weapon.

Balanced around Hard difficulty - mileage may vary on lower settings.
Alternate, "buff-only" Lite version also available.
Melee-only version also available, if the firearm adjustments aren't to your preference.

R.W.A.O. (Realistic Weapon Audio Overhaul) (Created by Oakous)[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod replaces all of the firearm's gunshot audio to new realistic gunshots, makes the firearms feel strong and threatening. (See comparison)

EXTREME 1-10 Difficulties (Created by Multi)[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds Extreme Difficulties ranging from Extreme 1 to Extreme 10, similar to the ones from Silent Hill 3. V1.1 has new extreme modes that greatly changes enemies - each Extreme Difficulty gets harder than the one before in a few ways which can be found on this google spreadsheet in better detail.[docs.google.com]

Appearance Customization

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Classic Health Indicator (Created by SilverEzredes)[www.nexusmods.com]
Changes the full on-screen blood effect to the classic cross indicator.





Classic Health Drink (Created by Huknar and NorskPL)[www.nexusmods.com]
Retexture mod which makes the health drink look like in the SH2 from 2001.





Original Maria Outfit (Created by Created by Swiz19) [www.nexusmods.com]
This is a custom model with new outfit meshes, textures and hair+cloth physics. Original Face, Remake Face and Make-up Options available. New physics applied.



Samurai Edge Custom (Created bySilverEzredes)[www.nexusmods.com]
Samurai Edge from Resident Evil. Replaces the Handgun.





Original Jacket for James (Created by Jenya66)[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds patches to James' jacket to make it more similar to the original game.

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[josefflorian]

less enemies mod....sh is not re

[Brown Rice]

now we just need a mod to bring back version 1.0's breathing walls from the flesh daddy's fight and the realistic lighting in angela's stairway scene

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No, Mitsu :)

[Mitsu]

These mods disable achievements?

[💤 LizZzarD 💤]

[compep]

intros can be skipped by going to steam/steamapps/common/SILENT HILL 2/SHProto/Content/Movies and deleting or renaming LoadingScreen.bk2, no mod needed

[BenBaerProjects]

Cool.

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