Resident Evil 2 — patch notes and updates
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| Resident Evil Requiem out now! | 2026-02-27 | Resident Evil Requiem is finally here! Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. The story begins when a body has surfaced at an abandoned hotel in the Midwest, the latest in a mysterious string of deaths throughout the United States. As Grace and Leon's paths converge, they must face their pasts and uncover the truth behind the Raccoon City Incident that changed the world forever. But while the terrors o |
| The clock's ticking...it's time for a new trailer. | 2026-02-13 | Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. The clock's ticking as we draw closer and closer to the arrival of Resident Evil Requiem. The latest trailer is packed with details about key characters, the mysterious threats that stand in their way, and new gameplay footage. The story begins with a string of mysterious deaths throughout the United States with all roads returning to the city of disaster and desp |
| Resident Evil Showcase coming Jan 15, 2026 | 2026-01-15 | Tune in to the Resident Evil Showcase on January 15 at 2pm PT / 10pm GMT for the latest news on Resident Evil Requiem. Step into the shoes of FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft — who confronts her haunting past in her first survival horror — and seasoned DSO Agent Leon S. Kennedy with a deep dive into new gameplay for both protagonists. https://www.residentevil.com/showcase/en-us/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3764200/ |
| New Trailer featuring the 2nd Protagonist of RE Requiem: Leon S. Kennedy! | 2025-12-12 | A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest and most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. Watch the latest heart-stopping trailer for a taste of the horrors that await on February 27, 2026. (RE)visit the RE universe with the Resident Evil Remake Trilogy and other games in the series on sale now! https://store.stea |
| Launching on Feb 27, 2026! Pre-order now! Also info on pre-order bonus! | 2025-10-30 | Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. Set roughly 30 years after the Raccoon City incident, the biological disaster that shook the world, Resident Evil Requiem follows Grace as she comes face to face with the past, while fighting to survive the horrors that now surround her. Gameplay allows you to freely switch between first and third-person views in a way that suits your playstyle, making it a great entry point for those new to the Resident Evil series. Along with the Standard Edition, there will be a Deluxe Edition packed with additional content! Plus, get the Grace's Costume: Apocalypse pr |
| Resident Evil Requiem New Trailer! | 2025-09-12 | Resident Evil Requiem has received critical acclaim for its improved graphics, the return of an abandoned Raccoon City, and gameplay that allows you to switch between first and third person perspectives. Watch the latest trailer to explore more of the crime scene, discover new threats, and delve deeper into Grace's past. What will this new era of survival horror bring? Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3764200/BIOHAZARD_requiem/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196590/Resident_Evil_Village/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/95 |
| Resident Evil Requiem creator message now available! | 2025-07-03 | Resident Evil Requiem has received great acclaim since announcement thanks to its evolved graphic presentation, the depiction of a ruined Raccoon City, and gameplay that allows switching between first-person and third-person perspectives. A video message from the creators of the game has just been released! Centered around the concept of “addictive fear,” the video introduces the protagonist Grace Ashcroft and the setting of Raccoon City, along with never-before-seen gameplay footage. It’s a must-watch that heightens interest and anticipation for this title, which focuses on the “fear experience” — the very core of the series. You can buy oth |
| The highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27, 2026! | 2025-06-07 | The highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Requiem launches on Friday, February 27th, 2026! Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. A new era of survival horror begins in 2026. Technological advancements combined with the development team's depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that's more immersive than ever before. In the reveal trailer, you can catch a glimpse of what happened to the now-abandoned Raccoon City after the events from Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. Get these games and others from the Resident E |
| Resident Evil special video | 2024-10-30 | Resident Evil has been delivering the jumpscares and joys of horror to thrill seekers everywhere since our first game released in 1996, and we now present our Ode to Horror. We hope you continue to think of the series fondly (or with fear), and look forward to the horrors you've yet to experience. Trick or treat yourself to Resident Evil games on sale for a limited time! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/43107541/ec486e658c651929e87f82184114cd7ce3bc943d.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196590/Resident_Evil_Village/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/952060/Resident_Ev |
| Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition: Survival is just the beginning. | 2024-02-09 | Resident Evil 4, the critically acclaimed remake of the 2005 original, returns in a new edition along with the story DLC Separate Ways and an Extra DLC Pack. This modern survival horror masterpiece has sold over 6 million units to date, and now you can enjoy it to the fullest. Also available as a free separate download is the action-focused DLC The Mercenaries. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/BIOHAZARD_RE4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109315/Resident_Evil_4__The_Mercenaries/ |
| "Separate Ways" launch | 2023-09-21 | Fan-favorite Resident Evil 4 additional scenario “Separate Ways” returns as new story DLC on 9/21! Separate Ways—the missing link in the main story—is a thrilling, survival-horror adventure starring Ada Wong. Additionally, on the same day an update arrives for the free DLC "The Mercenaries," adding new playable characters. If you haven't experienced Resident Evil 4 yet, the base game is currently discounted for a limited time! https://youtu.be/nHCK6Cbn3UM https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109300/BIOHAZARD_RE4_SEPARATE_WAYS/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109315/Resident_Evil_4 |
| The RE4 DLC "Separate Ways" launches 9/21! A free update is also coming! | 2023-09-15 | Fan-favorite Resident Evil 4 additional scenario “Separate Ways” returns as new story DLC on 9/21! Separate Ways—the missing link in the main story—is a thrilling, survival-horror adventure starring Ada Wong. Additionally, on the same day an update arrives for the free DLC "The Mercenaries", adding new playable characters. If you haven't experienced Resident Evil 4 yet, the base game is currently discounted for a limited time! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2109315/Resident_Evil_4__The_Mercenaries/ ■The mission requires secrecy. Failure is not an option. Play as Ada Wong in this |
| Notice of Update Distribution | 2023-08-14 | The following updates have been made to Resident Evil 2. - Added Latin American Spanish as a display language. - Fixed achievements that weren't displayed correctly in some languages. - Fixed some bugs/issues. |
| CG Movie”Resident Evil: Death Island” is out now & franchise sale! | 2023-07-26 | DVD/Blu-Ray Disc and Digital are available in the U.S.! *Please check the website in your country for further details. *The movie is/will be available at theaters in some countries. In San Francisco, Jill Valentine is dealing with a zombie outbreak and a new T-Virus, Leon Kennedy is on the trail of a kidnapped DARPA scientist, and Claire Redfield is investigating a monstrous fish that is killing whales in the bay. Joined by Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers, they discover the trail of clues from their separate cases all converge on the same location, Alcatraz Island, where a new evil has taken residence and awaits their arrival. https://www |
| Notice on the End of Technical support for DirectX 11 Non-Ray Tracing Versions | 2023-04-12 | On 7/12/2023, support will end for the DirectX 11 non-ray tracing versions (dx11_non-rt) of Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3. After technical support has ended, we cannot guarantee compatiblity or operation when using these versions of the games. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/883710/view/3344500154867780165? |
| Halloween Bundle and Digital discount sale taking place! | 2022-10-21 | ■Resident Evil Showcase Revealed The Resident Evil Showcase revealed information for Resident Evil Village Gold Edition prior to its release on Oct.28th as well as new information for Resident Evil 4. Please checkk it out if you missed it live. Information regarding Resident Evil Village https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1196590/view/3381666265718328923 Information regarding Resident Evil 4 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2050650/view/3398554764319246200 ■Halloween Bundle and digital discount taking place! Sale page: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/capcom/sale/halloween We are offering a "2022 Resident Evil Halloween Pa |
| Notice of Update Distribution | 2022-10-06 | The following updates have been made for Resident Evil 2. - Correction of typos in the porting credits. - Fixed a bug in which the 'TAA' anti-aliasing graphics option was not functioning properly. - Fixed a bug in which the 'Image Quality' graphics option was not functioning properly. |
| Preorder Winters' Expansion now! | 2022-07-22 | ■Preorder Winters' Expansion now! Launching: Oct. 28th Preorder bonus: Costume "Street Wolf Outfit" *Rose Costume for Shadows of Rose https://store.steampowered.com/app/1731080/Resident_Evil_Village__Winters_Expansion/ Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, releasing Oct. 28th, includes the base game, Winters' Expansion, and Trauma Pack. Those who purchase the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition at launch will receive the "Street Wolf Outfit" as an early purchase bonus. *10/28/2022 ~ 11/24/2022 (TBD) *"Street Wolf Outfit" may be available to wider audiences later date Winters' Expansion includes: ・Third Person Mode allows players to enjoy the sto |
| RE sale celebrates Netflix series launch! | 2022-07-14 | Years after a viral outbreak caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker vows to bring down those responsible while fighting to survive against the Infected. Netflix page: https://www.netflix.com/title/80996532 To celebrate the launch of this new series, popular titles in the Resident Evil series are on sale until 26 July! Immersive yourself in the world of survival horror this summer! https://store.steampowered.com/app/883710/Resident_Evil_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/952060/Resident_Evil_3/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/418370/Resident_Evil_7_Biohazard/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/254700/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steam |
| DirectX 11 Non-Ray Tracing Version Now Available | 2022-06-16 | Hello Resident Evil fans, Due to overwhelming community response, we've reactivated the previous version that does not include ray tracing and enhanced 3D audio. Both enhanced and previous versions will be made available going forward. Please follow the steps below if you wish to roll back to the previous version. 1. Click LIBRARY in Steam client. 2. Right-click the game and select ""Properties..."" 3. In the pop-up menu, select ""BETAS"" 4. From the pull-down menu, select ""dx11_non-rt"" (Note: password not required) 5. Close the pop-up menu and let the Steam client auto-update the game 6. You should be able to launch the game normally once |