Resident Evil 2 remake debuts at Sony’s E3 show

The original title came out in early 1998 and became the most successful entry in the franchise on a single platform. However, it appears that the game will utilize an over-the-camera system similar to what we saw in Resident Evil 4 and 5.

"The press and fan reaction to Resident Evil 2 when we said "We Do It" in 2015 has been overwhelming", Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi says.

As shown during Sony's E3 2018 press conference, the Resident Evil 2 remake is much more than a new coat of paint, a few features, and fixes to the original game's janky camera system.

So far, it looks as though the Resident Evil 2 remake is going to be faithful to the original game while also delivering something new for fans to sink their teeth into. They must work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack.

We're due to see the game in detail tomorrow, when E3 proper begins.

The Resident Evil 2 remake will launch on January 25, 2019 for PS4. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters' perspectives.

A spine-chilling reimagining of a horror classic - Based on the original PlayStation console release in 1998, the new game has been completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. The remake of the title will be different, switching to a new modern third-person perspective. Stunning lighting brings the familiar rooms and corridors of Raccoon City Police Department to new life. All of the memorable bits from RE2 seem to be present and correct, with rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy embroiled in a zombie outbreak in the heart of Raccoon City.

As you might have noticed from the reveal trailer, Resident Evil 2 is made in the same engine as the 2017 release of Resident Evil VII.