Resident Evil 2 (2019)
By CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Return to Raccoon City in the 2019 remake, balancing exploration against danger and a small inventory.
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Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Resident Evil 2 rebuilds the Raccoon City outbreak as an over-the-shoulder survival-horror game. Leon and Claire navigate spaces whose locked doors and limited resources make route planning part of survival. A room worth searching may also be a room you cannot afford to clear completely.
That makes combat a decision with consequences beyond the current encounter. Spending ammunition now can make a passage safer, but reduce your options later. The appeal is in learning the environment and judging those costs. This catalogue entry refers to the 2019 remake rather than the original 1998 release. Capcom’s Apple port has a restricted device list and a separate purchase structure.
Release and platform details
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.. Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.. Steam edition release date: Jan 24, 2019. Desktop systems listed on Steam: Windows.
This entry covers the 2019 remake, not the 1998 original. Capcom’s Apple version requires a supported recent iPhone or Apple-silicon iPad or Mac, and uses an in-app full-game unlock. Check the exact device list.
Official sources
- Steam — current PC edition, developer, publisher, release and official media
- App Store — native iOS edition and device requirements
- Publisher — platform and edition information
Store information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability, device requirements and optional purchases can vary by region and platform.
Artwork and image credits
Image credit: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.. The official cover and gallery images come from the developer/publisher’s Steam listing. Gallery images represent the PC store edition and may include promotional panels. Mobile editions may look different. Images belong to their respective owners.
Your kind of game if…
You enjoy tense exploration, interconnected locations and making limited supplies last.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Use the map to track searched rooms and locked routes.
- Leave inventory space for items needed on the next trip.
- Decide whether an enemy must be fought to make progress.
- Read edition and device requirements before choosing a store.