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Resident Evil 2

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

$7.99$39.99-80%Jan 24, 20192,872 playing now
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Resident Evil 2: price, PC requirements and status

Store data comes from Steam's US listing and can change by region. Use these checks to decide whether the game fits before opening the store.

US Steam price$7.99-80% from $39.99
PC requirementsOfficial specs listedJump to minimum and recommended specs
Steam players2,872 playing nowReleased Jan 24, 2019

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

DealCheckpoint take

  • Single-player
  • Listed at $7.99

What stands out

  • Exploration is part of the stated feature set

Potential concerns

Check the requirements, current user feedback and final regional price before committing.

Solo or co-op?

Steam lists these play modes: Single-player. Confirm any player-count or online requirements on the official page.

Wishlist if

  • the official footage and stated feature set match what you want to play

Wait if

  • your PC does not comfortably meet the official requirements
Official description

The genre-defining masterpiece Resident Evil 2 returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. Using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 offers a fresh take on the classic survival horror saga with breathtakingly realistic visuals, heart-pounding immersive audio, a new over-the-shoulder camera, and modernized controls on top of gameplay modes from the original game. In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorite characters is in players hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city. Will they make it out alive? A spine-chilling reimagining of a horror classic - Based on the original release in 1998, the new game has been completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. A whole new perspective – New over-the-shoulder camera mode and modernized control scheme creates a more modern take on the survival horror experience and offers players a trip down memory lane with the original gameplay modes from the 1998 release. Terrifyingly realistic visuals – Built on Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 delivers breathtakingly photorealistic visuals whilst stunning lighting creates an up-close, intense and atmospheric experience as players roam the corridors of the Raccoon City Police Department (RPD). Face the grotesque hordes – Zombies are brought to life with a horrifyingly realistic wet gore effect as they react in real time taking instant visible damage, making every bullet count. Iconic series defining gameplay – Engage in frenzied combat with enemies, explore dark menacing corridors, solve puzzles to access areas and collect and use items discovered around the environment in a terrifying constant fight for survival. See favorite characters in a whole new light - Join rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy on his first day in the job and college student Claire Redfield, who is searching for her brother amidst a terrifying zombie epidemic. Step into the rookie shoes of both heroes - Enjoy separately playable campaigns for both Leon and Claire, allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspective.

OFFICIAL MEDIA

See the game before you leave

Trailer and screenshots are delivered from the same official Steam store record used for the game details.

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CAN YOUR PC RUN IT?

Resident Evil 2 system requirements

Official Windows requirements from the Steam store record. Compare them with your PC before you buy or install.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-6300 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 26 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS. If you have don't have enough graphics memory to run the game at your selected texture quality, you must go to Options > Graphics and lower the texture quality or shadow quality, or decrease the resolution. An internet connection is required for product activation. (Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation.)

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 26 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/60 FPS. An internet connection is required for product activation. (Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation.)

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GAME FAQ

Common questions about Resident Evil 2

Is Resident Evil 2 free to play?

No, Resident Evil 2 is a paid PC game on Steam. It is currently listed at $7.99 (-80% off the usual $39.99) for the selected region.

How much does Resident Evil 2 cost on PC?

Resident Evil 2 is listed at $7.99, currently -80% off its regular $39.99 on Steam for the selected store region. Prices change with sales, so always confirm the final price on the official store before buying.

What platforms does Resident Evil 2 run on?

Resident Evil 2 runs on Windows. Check the system requirements below to confirm your PC can run it.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Resident Evil 2?

Minimum requirements listed on Steam: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system; OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required); Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-6300 or better; Memory: 8 GB RAM; Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460; DirectX: Version 12; Storage: 26 GB available space; Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS. If you have don't have enough graphics memory to run the game at your selected texture quality, you must go to Options > Graphics and lower the texture quality or shadow quality, or decrease the resolution. An internet connection is required for product activation. (Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation.).

How many people play Resident Evil 2 right now?

About 2,872 players are in Resident Evil 2 right now, according to Steam's live concurrent player count.

When did Resident Evil 2 release?

Resident Evil 2 released on Jan 24, 2019 according to its official Steam store listing.

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Action

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