The original Resident Evil 2 is making its return to PC with a release date on GOG set for August 27, 2024.
This version of Resident Evil 2, based on the 1998 PC release, includes several enhancements such as quality-of-life improvements, compatibility with modern systems, and full modern controller support. Fans of the classic survival horror game can look forward to experiencing it with these updated features on current hardware.
Resident Evil players will definitely be thrown back to nostalgia land and realize that Resident Evil 2 is one of the old games worth playing!
Here's a Detailed Rundown of All the Features Included in the GOG Release of Resident Evil 2:
- Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- 6 localizations of the game included (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese).
- Improved DirectX game renderer.
- New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling and more).
- Improved audio volume and panning.
- Improved cutscenes and subtitles.
- Improved savegame manager.
- Improved game video player.
- Issue-less game exit.
- Improved game registry settings.
- Improved key-binding settings and audio settings screens.
- Improved end credits in the German version.
- Fixed issues with Rooms 114 and 115 (missing text), Room 210 (invisible diary), and Room 409 (looping sound).
- Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware and wireless mode.
- 4th Survivor and Tofu modes enabled from the very beginning.
GOG Kept the Nostalgia Train Running for This One
This version of the game preserves all the original content, including the 1998 description. It’s a chance to revisit how Resident Evil 2 was originally introduced to gamers when it first launched. This allows players to experience a nostalgic trip back to their roots:
- 2 Separate Adventures! Command Leon Kennedy, a rookie cop who stumbles onto the carnage reporting for his first duty, or play as Claire Redfield, desperately searching for her missing brother.
- Cutting edge 3-D accelerated graphics that create a terrifying, photo-realistic experience.
- 3-D accelerated and non 3-D accelerated settings to maximize performance whatever your setup.
- Features complete versions of both original U.S. and the original Japanese versions of Resident Evil™ 2.
- New Extreme Battle Mode: Battle your way through hordes of zombies as you play the hyper-intensive challenge that changes every time you play.
- All new Resident Evil™ 2 picture gallery.
- The game’s secret scenario available from the very beginning (no need to finish it under certain conditions first).
For a comprehensive breakdown of all the features and requirements of GOG’s Resident Evil 2 release, please visit the official game page here.
Let's Have a Recap—What Is Resident Evil 2 About?
Resident Evil 2 is a survival horror video game made for the PlayStation that Capcom created and released in 1998. The player controls Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie officer, and Claire Redfield, a college student.
Players aim to escape Raccoon City because a biological weapon has turned its residents into zombies. The game takes place two months following the events of the first Resident Evil. Exploration, riddles, and battle are the main gameplay elements.
With distinct plots, relationships, and problems for every player character, the branching routes are the primary distinction from its predecessor. A team of about 50 people worked for 21 months to develop Resident Evil 2, which was produced by Shinji Mikami, the director of the first Resident Evil director, and directed by Hideki Kamiya.
Fast forward to 2017 and you have Resident Evil VII, arguably one of the best FPS horror games at that time. The franchise has certainly come far from where it started back in 1998, and with this GOG release, players can relive the nostalgia of the good old days.
Here’s a gameplay of the 1998 Resident Evil 2:
How Successful Was This Beloved Game?
Simply put, it was very successful. Over 6 million copies have been sold on all platforms, making it the best-selling Resident Evil title on just one platform.
It was launched in a modified 2.5D format for the Game.com handheld and then ported to GameCube, Nintendo 64, Windows, and Dreamcast. George A. Romero, a well-known zombie film filmmaker, even created a live-action television ad as part of a marketing campaign in Japan.
Lincoln Heights Jail served as the venue for the commercial’s filming. It featured Adrienne Frantz as Claire Redfield and Brad Renfro as Leon Kennedy. A $5 million marketing budget was allocated to the game, which is around $9,701,056.9 in today’s rate.
On a side note, Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to PC, too. So be sure to check out when you can!
Are You Excited for the GOG Release of Resident Evil 2?
Survival horror fans are probably screaming in glee right now. Being one of the biggest games in 1998, GOG has certainly done every gamer in the world a solid with this release.
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