Resident Evil 2 Steam (Digital Download)

A deadly virus ravages Raccoon City in September 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh-eating zombies roam the streets in search of survivors. An adrenaline-pumping experience, a captivating story, and unimaginable horrors await you. Experience the triumphant return of Resident Evil 2.

The genre-defining masterpiece Resident Evil 2 returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. With Capcom’s own RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 offers a fresh take on the classic survival horror saga with breathtakingly realistic visuals, intense and immersive sound, a new over-the-shoulder camera perspective, and modernized controls, combined with gameplay modes from the original game.

In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tension-filled exploration, and puzzle-solving that defined the Resident Evil series return. Players join newly graduated police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are brought together by a catastrophic outbreak in Raccoon City that has turned the city’s inhabitants into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate campaigns, allowing players to experience the story from both characters’ perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorites lies in the player’s hands as they work together to survive and uncover the cause of the terrifying attack on the city. Will they survive?

A spine-chilling remake of a horror classic – Based on the original 1998 release, the new game has been completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience.

A whole new perspective – The new over-the-shoulder camera and modernized control system create a more modern interpretation of the survival horror experience, offering players a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the original gameplay modes from the 1998 release.

Terrifyingly realistic visuals – Built on Capcom’s own RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 delivers stunning photorealistic visuals, while impressive lighting design creates an intense and atmospheric experience as players move through the halls of the Raccoon City Police Department (RPD).

Meet the grotesque hordes – Zombies come to life with a terrifyingly realistic wet gore effect, reacting in real-time and visibly taking damage, making every bullet count.

Iconic series-defining gameplay – Engage in frantic battles with enemies, explore dark and menacing corridors, solve puzzles to access areas, and collect and use items found around the environment in a terrifying, constant fight for survival.

See favorite characters in a whole new light – Follow newly graduated police officer Leon S. Kennedy on his first day at work and college student Claire Redfield as she searches for her brother amid a terrifying zombie epidemic.

Step into the newly graduated shoes of both heroes – Enjoy separate playable campaigns for both Leon and Claire, allowing players to experience the story from both characters’ perspectives.