How many endings does the Silent Hill 2 remake have?

Six main endings (Leave, Maria, In Water, Stillness, Bliss, Rebirth) plus two joke endings, Dog and UFO.

Can I choose my ending?

Not directly. Your behavior across the game decides it, such as healing item use and how you treat Laura.

Is there a best ending?

There is no official best one. Pick based on the story you want to see.

Are the endings graphic?

They are more emotional than gory, but the game is still rated M 17+.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Endings: Names and How They Work

The Silent Hill 2 remake does not ask you to pick an ending from a menu. The story decides based on how you play. This page lists the endings by name and explains in general terms what pushes you toward them. It does not give exact steps, and it avoids graphic detail.

Key takeaways

There are six main endings and two joke endings.
Your actions across the whole game matter, not one final choice.
You can keep several save files to try other endings.

The endings by name

Type	Name
Main	Leave
Main	Maria
Main	In Water
Main	Stillness
Main	Bliss
Main	Rebirth
Joke	Dog
Joke	UFO

The names come from Wikipedia. The two joke endings are played for laughs and do not follow the serious story.

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What can change your ending

According to Wikipedia, the result depends on things like how often you use health items, how you treat the character Laura, and how much time you spend in certain areas. Because the factors are hidden inside normal play, many players are surprised by their first ending.

Simple advice for a first run

Play the way feels natural. A first run is the best way to see the story.
Do not stress about perfect play. Many players only see one ending the first time.
If you want another ending later, keep a separate save and read a full guide at that point.

Why the endings feel different

The endings are not just a good and a bad one. Each presents a different reading of the main character and his past. Leave and Maria are the most direct. In Water and Stillness are closely linked. Bliss and Rebirth are stranger and lean on the supernatural side of the town. Dog and UFO are jokes you can ignore if you want a serious run.

Parents note

The endings deal with loss, guilt and death in a serious way. Some are quiet and sad rather than loud. If a teen plays, talk about the themes after the credits.