We already knew about it after Capcom teased it way back in 2015, but E3 2018 brought about the first proper look at the Resident Evil 2 remake during Sony’s presser. It’s still early days, but it’s clear that this is as fundamental of an update as the one given to the original game when it landed on the Gamecube.
There’s plenty to get excited about with the Resident Evil 2 remake, as well as its incoming release date. It’s a relatively quick turnaround for the project, which hints that it’s actually be in the works long before it was officially teased by Capcom.
If you’re excited by the Resident Evil 2 remake, we’re breaking down its release date, offering some quick facts, and also its trailers to date so far.
What is Resident Evil 2 remake’s release date?
The Resident Evil 2 remake will launch on January 25th, 2019. It will cost the regular RRP of $60.
Where can I play Resident Evil 2 remake?
Despite being a large part of Sony’s E3 2018 showcase, Resident Evil 2 will also be coming to Xbox One and PC.
What genre does Resident Evil 2 remake belong to?
Survival horror with added elements of action. It looks like it will be close to Resident Evil 4 in terms of gameplay.
Resident Evil 2 remake Synopsis
“Resident Evil 2 introduced characters who would go on to become some of the most iconic and beloved heroes in Capcom’s history: rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. They must work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack. Both Leon and Claire have their own separately playable campaigns allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspective.
“Twenty years later, the new Resident Evil 2 sees the nightmare return, now with unprecedented levels of immersion as seen in last year’s acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard. With Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine powering a new photorealistic style, the characters themselves appear sharper than ever and the grotesque hordes of zombies are brought to life with a horrifyingly realistic wet gore effect. Zombies now react in real time as they take instant visible damage, making every bullet from the player count. Stunning lighting brings the familiar rooms and corridors of Raccoon City Police Department to new life. Players will feel they’re in the shoes of heroes Leon and Claire, terrified to step out of the light for fear of what flesh-eating nightmares might await them in the darkness.”
Resident Evil 2 remake Quick Facts
– It will be a from the ground up remake of the original game.
– Leon and Claire will return, though their faces are a little…different.
– The perspective will shift to a third-person over the shoulder view.
– The remake will feature all-new areas not found in the original game.
– Resident Evil 2 will use Resident Evil 7’s RE Engine.
– Capcom used photorealism models to recapture Raccoon City.
– Zombies will now show immediate damage. If you shoot them in a particular area, the injury will be obvious and will continue to worsen (think dripping bits of flesh and that).
– Modes from the original game will make a return.
– It was announced back in 2015.
– Capcom initially polled fans to see if there was much interest. Rather surprisingly, there was.
– The producer of Resident Evil 6, Yoshiaki “H” Hirabayashi, will be producing the remake.
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Resident Evil 2 remake Teasers And Trailers
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