Overview

Number of Players
1 (Single Player)
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Release Date

PlayStation 4

  • US 25th Jan 2019
  • EU 25th Jan 2019

PlayStation Plus Extra (Subscription)

  • 16th Jan 2024
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Official Site
residentevil2.com
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Resident Evil 2 Guides

  • Guide Resident Evil 2 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles

    Your ultimate Resident Evil 2 resource

    Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the 1998 PS1 classic of the very same name for PS5 and PS4. This brand new version modernises the controls, camera angles, and various other aspects and mechanics to make it feel fresh for hardcore fans and newcomers. In our Resident Evil 2 PS4 review, we awarded the game an 8/10...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: Should You Choose Leon or Claire's Campaign First?

    Differences between Leon and Claire's scenarios explained

    Should you choose Leon or Claire's campaign first in Resident Evil 2? For those who don't know, the game is split up into two differing campaigns, one focusing on the efforts of police officer Leon Kennedy and the other on Claire Redfield's rescue attempt of her brother. While the two...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Get All Three Medallions and Solve the Goddess Statue Puzzle

    The classic puzzle solved

    How do you get all three medallions and solve the goddess statue puzzle in Resident Evil 2? This is a brainteaser that spans the entirety of the Raccoon Police Department, and it revolves around the Goddess Statue situated in the very centre of the main hall. You'll need to collect three medallions in order to activate the...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: All Herb Combinations and Their Effects

    Healing things

    What are all herb combinations and their effects in Resident Evil 2? The classic green, red, and blue herbs make a return with Resident Evil 2, but what herb combination options are there and what effects do they have? In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all herb combinations and their effects. Resident Evil 2: All...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: All Hip Pouch Locations

    Where to find every inventory slot upgrade

    What are all Hip Pouch locations in Resident Evil 2? Inventory management is a major component of Resident Evil 2, and so having more slots for items is a huge benefit. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Hip Pouch locations. Resident Evil 2: All Hip Pouch Locations: In order to...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: All Weapon Upgrade Locations for Leon

    Where to find all custom weapon parts for Leon

    What are all weapon upgrade locations for Leon in Resident Evil 2? There's a fair assortment of weapons to find in Resident Evil 2, but they can be further enhanced with upgrades picked up throughout the environment. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all weapon upgrade locations for...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: All Weapon Upgrade Locations for Claire

    Alll custom weapon part locations for Claire

    What are all weapon upgrade locations for Claire in Resident Evil 2? There's a fair assortment of weapons to find in Resident Evil 2, but they can be further improved with upgrades that you can locate in the environment. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all weapon upgrade locations for...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Select the Original Soundtrack

    Reminisce with nostalgic sounds

    How do you select the original soundtrack in Resident Evil 2? Capcom’s remake of its 1998 classic features a brand new score and sound effects, but if you want to get really nostalgic, then you can toggle on classic music if you prefer. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to select the original...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Open Leon's Desk

    Unlock the rookie cop's table in the West Office

    How do you open Leon’s desk in Resident Evil 2? Located in the West Office on 1F of the Raccoon Police Department, this is likely one of the first puzzles you’ll encounter in RE2. There are two padlocks on the table, and you’ll happen upon a cryptic clue named Rookie’s First Assignment. This...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: All Mr Raccoon Locations

    Complete Vermin Extermination Trophy guide

    What are all Mr Raccoon locations in Resident Evil 2? These pesky vermin are hidden all around the Raccoon Police Department, and make a noise when nearby. You need to shoot them in order to collect them. There are a total of 15 Mr Raccoons in the game, and you’ll need to play as both Leon and Claire in...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: Can You Kill Mr. X?

    How to stop the Tyrant from chasing you

    Can you kill Mr. X in Resident Evil 2? How do you stop the Tyrant from chasing you? There are points during Resident Evil 2’s campaign where you’ll be stalked by this top-hatted monstrosity, who’s also known as Mr. X. But you may be wondering how you can escape the Tyrant and when he’ll stop chasing...

  • Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Unlock Hunk and Tofu's Secret Modes

    Difficulty and comedy

    How do you unlock Hunk and Tofu's secret modes in Resident Evil 2? As well as the two main campaigns in Resident Evil 2, there are a couple of extra modes you may want to dip your toes into. The original was famous for its brutally difficult Hunk mode, which saw the veteran soldier making his way out of the Raccoon City sewers...

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About The Game

The genre-defining masterpiece Resident Evil 2 returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. Using Capcom's proprietary RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 offers a fresh take on the classic survival horror saga with breathtakingly realistic visuals, heart-poundingly immersive audio, a new over-the-shoulder camera, and modernized controls on top of gameplay modes from the original game.

In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. 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 favourite characters is in players hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city. Will they make it out alive?