# Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams

> 2001 Konami Corporation , Konami of Europe GmbH , Konami of America, Inc. Action , Adventure PlayStation 2 , Windows , Xbox

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## Summary
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams is a 2001 expanded edition of the horror-adventure game Silent Hill 2, published by Konami for PlayStation 2, Windows, and Xbox. This version includes bonus materials and enhancements not present in the original release and is also known as the Director's Cut.

## Key Facts
- Released in 2001 by Konami Corporation, Konami of Europe GmbH, and Konami of America, Inc.
- Classified as a video game edition, featuring bonus materials and enhancements unavailable in the standard release.
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox.
- Alternative alias: "Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut".
- Publisher: Konami, a Japanese entertainment company founded on 1969-03-21.
- IFCO rating: 15 (mature content rating).
- Edition of the video game Silent Hill 2.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams?  
A: It is a 2001 expanded edition of Silent Hill 2 published by Konami for PlayStation 2, Windows, and Xbox, containing bonus materials and enhancements not in the original release.

### Q: Which platforms support this game?  
A: Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams is available on PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox.

### Q: How does it differ from the standard Silent Hill 2?  
A: It is an enhanced video game edition with additional content and features, also known as the Director's Cut.

### Q: Who published this game?  
A: Konami Corporation, Konami of Europe GmbH, and Konami of America, Inc.

## Why It Matters
Silent Hill 2: Restless Matters as a definitive re-release that expanded accessibility to one of horror gaming's most influential titles across PlayStation 2, Windows, and Xbox. By bundling bonus content and enhancements, it refined the original experience while preserving its narrative and psychological depth. This edition cemented Silent Hill 2's legacy as a genre benchmark, particularly through its PC port and Xbox release, which introduced new audiences to the series' existential themes and atmospheric design. Konami's multi-platform strategy underscored the game's cultural significance and ensured its enduring relevance in gaming history.

## Notable For
- Being an enhanced video game edition with exclusive content beyond the standard release.
- Simultaneous multi-platform release (PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox) in 2001.
- Association with Konami, a major Japanese game company established in 1969.
- Alternative branding as "Director's Cut" for select regions/platforms.

## Body
### Release Details
- Released in 2001 by Konami Corporation, Konami of Europe GmbH, and Konami of America, Inc.
- Classified as a video game edition per standard game taxonomy.
- IFCO rating: 15 for mature content.

### Platforms
- PlayStation 2
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox

### Identifiers
- Aliases: "Silent Hill 2: Director's Cut"
- Edition or translation of: Silent Hill 2
- UVL Game ID: 98149 (Xbox platform)
- ESRB Game ID: 7091 (Windows and Xbox)
- GameFAQs IDs: 475265 (Windows), 561049 (PlayStation 2 as "Director's Cut")
- GameSpot ID: silent-hill-2-restless-dreams
- MobyGames ID: 5069
- Metacritic ID: silent-hill-2-restless-dreams (API qualifier: 1300003499)
- VGList ID: 28976
- Game Classification ID: 37774

### Media Arts Database Records
- PlayStation 2: M722994 ("SILENT HILL 2 最期の詩", released 2002-02-22)
- Windows:
  - M748730 ("サイレントヒル2 最期の詩", released 2002-07-04)
  - M748731 ("サイレントヒル2 最期の詩 (コナミ殿堂セレクション)", released 2004-07-15)
  - M748732 ("サイレントヒル2 最期の詩 (コナミ ザ・ベスト)", released 2004-07-15)

## References

1. [Source](https://www.mobygames.com/game/silent-hill-2-restless-dreams)
2. MobyGames
3. Codex Gamicus