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Resident Evil 2

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First release
Jan 25, 2019
Publisher
Capcom
Engine
RE Engine
Genres
Adventure, Shooter · Action, Horror, Survival
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.

Also known as RE2 Remake, REmake 2, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Biohazard RE:2
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Storyline
Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorite characters is in the player's hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city.Read more

Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorite characters is in the player's hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 25, 2019
PlayStation 4
Jan 25, 2019
Xbox One
Jan 25, 2019
All 8 release dates
PlayStation 5
Jun 13, 2022
Xbox Series X|S
Jun 13, 2022
Mac
Dec 10, 2024
iOS
Dec 10, 2024
Nintendo Switch 2
Oct 16, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
6h
Main + Extras
13h
Completionist
30h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
zombies, bloody, resource management, gore, survival horror
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At a Glance

Critic Score
93
Main Story (IGDB)
6h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
13h
Completionist (IGDB)
30h
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Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 158,728 reviews in all languages, recorded 18 October 2026

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