Original Resident Evil 2 is Making a Comeback Soon

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Original Resident Evil 2 is Making a Comeback Soon

Highlights

  • The OG Resident Evil 2 is coming to GOG on August 27.
  • Quality-of-life improvements and full controller support included.
  • Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is on the way as well.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the news about the re-release of the original Resident Evil 2 on GOG is music to my ears! While I’ve had the pleasure of playing the remake, there’s just something special about the OG version that still holds a special place in my heart.

The classic version of “Resident Evil 2” is set to return on August 27th. Although many contemporary fans might be more acquainted with the remake of “Resident Evil 2” that dropped five years ago, the original game remains a standout in survival-horror genre history. Regrettably, enthusiasts who wished to experience the original “Resident Evil 2,” or any classic “Resident Evil” titles for that matter, have been largely limited in their ability to do so on modern systems – until now.

More recently, Capcom collaborated with GOG to resurface the initial Resident Evil game. The classic Resident Evil made a splash on GOG with enhanced user-friendly features and garnered overwhelming praise from PC gaming enthusiasts. When it was announced that the original Resident Evil would be available on GOG, it was also disclosed that they were working to rejuvenate the original Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis as well.

Fans of the Resident Evil series are eagerly anticipating a release date for the return of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, but in the meantime, they can pencil August 27 into their schedules for the re-release of Resident Evil 2. This has been confirmed by Capcom and GOG. Similar to the first game, the re-released version of Resident Evil 2 will be compatible with current systems, offer full support for modern controllers, and include various quality-of-life enhancements without specifying what these improvements are. It’s undecided if the original version of Resident Evil 2 will become available on other platforms, so those who want to play it will need to do so on PC via GOG at this time.

When is Resident Evil 2 Coming to GOG?

  • Resident Evil 2 PC re-release date: August 27

In a similar vein, Capcom often puts out several iterations of their games, and this pattern is seen with the title “Resident Evil 2”. For those curious about which version of “Resident Evil 2” will be available on August 27, it’s been made clear that the GOG release will be based on the original 1999 Windows 98 survival-horror game. This may not please all fans, given that the 2006 Windows XP version boasted higher-quality cutscenes, but for nostalgic “RE” supporters eager to revisit Raccoon City, this likely won’t be a deciding factor in their excitement.

The initial “Resident Evil” game appeared on GOG in June, which might suggest that we could see “Resident Evil 3: Nemesis” around October. If this trend continues, it’s a possibility. Each game is available for separate purchase at $9.99 each, but enthusiasts can also opt to buy the entire classic “Resident Evil” trilogy for $24.99.

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2024-08-19 18:53