Capcom
"Resident Evil" is back and looking better than ever.
- The newest game in the Resident Evil franchise is "Resident Evil 2," a remake of the 1998 classic arriving on January 25th, 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
- "Resident Evil 2" is a classic survival horror game; players work to escape the zombie-infested Raccoon City as Claire Redfield and rookie cop Leon Kennedy.
- Capcom has rebuilt the gameplay and visuals of "Resident Evil 2" from the ground up and fleshed out the game's story with new cut scenes.
- Created with Capcom's RE game engine, "Resident Evil 2" is one of the best-looking games ever made, despite its wide range of horrifying creatures and grotesque violence.
- While some changes have been made to refresh the game for 2019, all of the core elements that made "Resident Evil 2" an instant classic remain.
"Resident Evil 2" is a classic, this can't be overstated. The original "Resident Evil" established the formula for the survival horror genre, and in 1998 "Resident Evil 2" helped redefine the limits of 3D action games by doubling down on the action, exploration, and storytelling of the first game.
Over the years, "Resident Evil" has changed to meet the demands of modern gamers. Slow-paced games focused on puzzle-solving and survival gave way to a more run-and-gun style in "Resident Evil 4." Even the horror elements of the series began to fade as bombastic action sequences took center stage and constant waves of monsters dulled the suspense.
But in recent years, Capcom has shown a willingness to turn back the clock on the franchise, and their return to "Resident Evil 2" is a clear homage to the core elements that made these games frightening, thought-provoking, and beloved by millions of fans.
The new game will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on January 25th. A free 30-minute demo is already available and lets players explore the first areas of the game.