Resident Evil 2 — PlayStation 5

A masterpiece reborn. Witness the downfall of Raccoon City in stunning detail.

Originally released in 1998, Resident Evil 2 was completely rebuilt from the ground up using the RE Engine to deliver a deeper narrative experience and a modern take on the survival-horror classic. On the PlayStation 5, the nightmare of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield reaches its technical peak, blending nostalgic terror with cutting-edge performance.

The Premise: A City Under Siege

A disastrous viral outbreak has transformed the population of Raccoon City into flesh-eating zombies.

• Dual Protagonists: Play through two distinct campaigns as rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield.

• The Over-the-Shoulder Shift: Moving away from fixed camera angles, the remake utilizes a tight, third-person perspective that makes every encounter in the narrow corridors of the R.P.D. station feel claustrophobic.

• The Pursuit: Experience the relentless dread of Mr. X, a bio-organic weapon designed to hunt you down in real-time throughout the environment.

PlayStation 5 Next-Gen Enhancements

The PS5 version elevates the horror through several key technical upgrades:

• Ray Tracing & 4K: Enhanced lighting and reflections bring a haunting realism to the rain-slicked streets and blood-stained marble of the police station.

• High Frame Rate Mode: Support for up to 120fps (on compatible displays) provides incredibly fluid movement and combat responsiveness.

• Haptic Feedback & Adaptive Triggers: The DualSense™ controller allows you to feel the kick of each weapon and the tension of the triggers, while haptic vibrations simulate the heavy thud of Mr. X’s footsteps nearby.

• Spatial 3D Audio: Hear the groans of zombies behind closed doors and the scurrying of Lickers across the ceiling with pinpoint accuracy.

• Ultra-Fast SSD: Significantly reduced load times mean you spend less time at the loading screen and more time fighting for your life.

Features & Gameplay

• Gore Tech: The RE Engine features a "wet" gore system; limbs sever realistically, and damage to enemies is persistent and visceral.

• Resource Management: True to its roots, you must manage a limited inventory, solve intricate puzzles, and decide whether to use your last few bullets or run.

• Bonus Content: Includes the "4th Survivor" and "Tofu Survivor" modes, along with the "Ghost Survivors" DLC—alternate "what if" scenarios for characters who didn't make it out of the city.

Free Upgrade: Players who already own the PlayStation 4 version of Resident Evil 2 are eligible for a digital upgrade to the PS5 version at no additional cost, allowing you to carry your survival skills into the next generation.