Resident Evil News
News Capcom Wants to Know What You Think of Resident Evil Village
Take the survey
It has become a bit of a tradition for Capcom to ask for fan feedback following the announcement of a new entry in its classic horror franchise, and Resident Evil Village is no different. The Japanese publisher has posted a new survey for fans to take concerning the eighth mainline instalment, covering everything from the village...
News Resident Evil Village Is Optimised for Next-Gen with No Load Times
More action-focused
Resident Evil Village was only officially announced a few hours ago and Capcom has already decided to share a few more interesting details on the PlayStation 5 project. As part of a developer message, producers Tsuyoshi Kanda and Pete Fabiano explain how the title is optimised for the next generation of consoles as it takes a...
News Resident Evil Village Confirmed for PS5, Coming 2021
The rumours were true
After months of rumours and speculation, Capcom lifted the lid on Resident Evil: Village. Yes, that is the official title and it's coming to PlayStation 5 next year. It represents a major departure for the series with witchcraft, mythical monsters, and more stalkers than ever before. The trailer we've embedded above concludes...
News Today's Resident Evil Announcement Was a Whole Load of Nothing
Platinum rank
A few weeks ago, you may have seen some parts of the internet getting a little bit excited about a supposed Resident Evil announcement planned for today. Some thought the reveal was sure to be Resident Evil 8, while others made sure to keep their feet on the ground. And, well, those who fall into the latter category have once again...
News Resident Evil 4 Director Comments on Rumoured PS5 Remake
As long as it turns out good
Earlier this year, Video Games Chronicle put out a report stating that Capcom is currently in the process of remaking Resident Evil 4. It's aiming to release in 2022, meaning it is most likely a PlayStation 5 game, and has the blessing of the original game's director, Shinji Mikami. We haven't heard anything since that...
News Resident Evil Resistance Adds Playable Nemesis with Latest Update
Wield the rocket launcher
Resident Evil 3 might have been far too short of an experience, but at least the multiplayer pack-in named Resident Evil Resistance could have you coming back for more. The 4v1 online mode features many classic monsters from the franchise's past, and now you can add Nemesis itself to the list. Starting today, you can play...
Rumour Resident Evil 8 Will Feature PSVR Support
Virtual insanity
Capcom is leaking more than a holey hosepipe at the minute, with details about Resident Evil 8 and a Resident Evil 4 remake hitting the headlines. The former is said to be on track for a 2021 release and wil
News Resident Evil 3 Reaches Two Million Sales Across Shipments and Digital
Accrued over just five days
It may not be receiving quite as much love as its predecessor, but Resident Evil 3 is still doing well when it comes to sales. Capcom has announced that the remake topped two million sales worldwide across physical shipments and digital purchases within its first five days of availability. Nearly 50% of that total came...
Rumour Resident Evil 4 Remake in Development, Aiming for 2022 Launch
With the blessing of Mikami
According to Video Games Chronicle, a website quickly becoming known as an incredibly reliable source of information and leaks, Capcom has a Resident Evil 4 remake in development right now at support studio M-Two. Original director Shinji Mikami has given his blessing to the project which aims to release at some point in...
News Resident Evil Resistance Content Roadmap Reveals Very, Very Little
Under construction
As far as content roadmaps for multiplayer games go, the one Capcom has just put together for Resident Evil Resistance doesn't exactly inspire much confidence. Revealed on the Resident Evil Twitter account, the free online add-on to Resident Evil 3 will receive some updates in the future, but there's not exactly much to go on. As...
Rumour Resident Evil 8: Village Due Early 2021 on PS5, Redesigned Chris Redfield and Stalker Enemies
RE4 style inventory
It feels like we're getting a new Resident Evil rumour or leak every other day at the moment. This time around the website Biohazard Cast is claiming that the eighth instalment in Capcom's classic franchise will be called Resident Evil 8: Village (working title) and is due for release on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 as a...
News Capcom Wants to Know if You're Up for Another Resident Evil Remake
Survey asks the question
Capcom clearly isn't done with its hot streak of remakes following Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, going so far as to ask fans if they want the Japanese publisher to bring back yet another classic. As part of a survey targeted at Asian territories, Capcom poses the question: "If a new remake title of "Resident Evil"...
News Resident Evil 8 Will Apparently Be on PS5, Is First-Person And Will Be Announced Soon
A big departure, allegedly
Update: Supposed insider Dusk Golem has put his credibility on the line once more, claiming that next year’s Resident Evil game is Resident Evil 8 for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. According to the rumourmonger, it started life as Resident Evil: Revelations 3, but due to positive internal feedback it’s been...
News Resident Evil 3 Remake Leaves Some Fans Fuming Over Jill Valentine's Skirt
#NotMyJill
Resident Evil 3 Remake’s pre-order bonuses include, among other things, a classic Jill Valentine costume inspired by her iconic blue boob tube and miniskirt from the 1999 PSone original. Unfortunately, it’s left some vocal fans fuming, as Capcom has opted to exchange the protagonist’s bottom layer for a pair of shorts. No pantie...
News Resident Evil 3 Is Out Now on PS4, and This Launch Trailer Brings the Hype
Valentine moment
The day has finally arrived: Resident Evil 3 is out right now on PlayStation 4. Capcom's follow up to Resident Evil 2 has completely remade the Raccoon City-focused experience with stunning new visuals and a new perspective, as well as the chance to play as Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira. To fuel that excitement further, you can...
Deal Buy Resident Evil 2 and 3 Together in Raccoon City Edition on PlayStation Store
Both games for one price
Resident Evil 3 is out now on PlayStation 4, and despite one or two issues, it's very much worth playing. You can read what we think of the game in our review, if you haven't already. Anyway, the game is available today, but did you know there's also something called Raccoon City Edition on the European PlayStation Store?...
Guide Best Resident Evil Games Ranked
What're ya rankin?
Resident Evil is one of those classic franchises which will more than likely keep on going until either Capcom or the video game industry is no more. Starting life on Sony's PSone, it has gone through a number of changes and refinements throughout the decades, drastically switching perspectives, characters, and locations. Each and...
Round Up Resident Evil 3 PS4 Reviews Reveal Remake Doesn't Quite Relive Last Year's Success
The fault in our STARS
The review embargo for Resident Evil 3 has just dropped, and we're seeing all the scores rolling in right now. Unfortunately, the general consensus on this remake isn't quite as strong as it was for 2019's Resident Evil 2 revival. It's not all doom and gloom, but this sequel doesn't quite reach the same heights as Leon and...
News Latest Resident Evil 3 Trailer Makes Jill Valentine the Star of the Show
Beware of spoilers
Resident Evil 3 is just around the corner, which means that the marketing trailers are starting to come thick and fast now. Capcom has today given us another lengthy slice of the Raccoon City action with a full three minutes worth of footage. Be warned, however, that this trailer contains more spoilers than you might be...
News Resident Evil 3 May Face Launch Day Shortages at Physical Retail in Europe
Capcom releases statement amid coronavirus crackdown
Capcom Europe has today released a statement regarding the status of Resident Evil 3, which is on the cusp of release. Due out on 3rd April 2020, the survival horror title is just days away, but the world's elevated measures against coronavirus left many assuming the game would be pushed back...
News Resident Evil 3 Makes Knife-Only Runs a Possibility All Over Again
Ditch the bullets
Last year's Resident Evil 2 made knife-only runs all but impossible for speedrunners by adding a durability meter to the weapon, meaning they'd break after a handful of slashes. That won't be the case in Resident Evil 3 next month, however, proving once again that Capcom's second remake in as many years is really laying into its...
News Resident Evil 3 Recap Trailer Tells the Series' Story Up to Now
Get caught up
If Resident Evil 3 is somehow going to be the very first entry you play in Capcom's horrifying franchise, you might want to take note of this latest trailer. The publisher has recapped the events leading up to the Raccoon City incident we'll be revisiting next month with a five-minute story explanation. Focusing on Resident Evil and...
News Resident Evil 3 Demo Confirmed for Thursday, Resistance Beta a Week After
S.T.A.R.S. incoming
Update: Well, would you look at that? Capcom has now confirmed that the Resident Evil 3 demo will actually release a day earlier than anticipated on Thursday 19th March. That's just a few days away, while a Resident Evil Resistance open beta will follow a week later on Friday 27th March. There doesn't appear to be a time limit on...
News Grab Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil 3 PS4 Pre-Orders for Less Than $50
Early bargains
We all love saving a bit of money here at Push Square Towers, and we're sure you do too. As we enter a busy set of months for PlayStation 4 releases, you'll surely want to get your hands on the biggest games at the best price possible. That's why you're probably going to want to take advantage of these two fantastic deals listed on...
News Resident Evil 3 Looks Even More Impressive on PS4 Next to Its PSone Counterpart
21st century Tyrant
Resident Evil 3 is rising from the dead, having first released on PSone over two decades ago. And just to demonstrate how much has changed since 1999, PlayStation Underground has released this brand new 16-minute gameplay video showcasing footage from both iterations of the Capcom survival horror. Obviously, the PlayStation 4...
News Resident Evil 3's Nemesis Can't Enter Safe Rooms, Spiders Will Return
Oh god, oh man
Update: Well, it looks like some of us will be able to sleep a little easier at night now. It turns out that the Official Xbox Magazine actually misreported this, mistaking the room they were in for a safe room. Capcom has now confirmed that Nemesis will not be able to break into safe rooms -- designated by the ambient, classic music...
News The Original 1999 Resident Evil 3 Soundtrack Belongs in Your Vinyl Collection
Includes remastered audio
Vinyl is all the rage nowadays, and with the impending release of Resident Evil 3 creeping ever close, what better to combine the two than to purchase the original PSone soundtrack on a format which was supposed to go the way of the dodo in the early 1990s? Laced Records and Capcom have teamed up to give fans the option of...
News Capcom Should Consider Making This Resident Evil Collection Concept a Reality for PS4
Scare 'em up
There are so many Resident Evil games on the PlayStation 4 now that you can play practically every instalment in the series on Sony’s flagship format. There are omissions, of course, but all the numbered entries thus far are present and correct – with the hotly anticipated Resident Evil 3 remake ready to join the roster imminently...
News Resident Evil 3 Demo Confirmed for PS4 Ahead of April Launch
Written in the stars
If you're more excited for Resident Evil 3 than ever after reading our thoughts on the Capcom title from a recent preview event, you'll be happy to learn that a demo is on its way prior to the full game's launch on 3rd April 2020. The publisher hasn't slapped a date on the pre-launch trial just yet, instead stating: "We'll have...
Gallery All New Resident Evil 3 Screenshots - Nemesis, Enemies, and Locations
Get a load of these
Resident Evil 3 is shaping up to be a corker of an experience on PlayStation 4. We recently played two hours of the survival horror title at a preview event and you can read our full thoughts based on what we saw through the link. We sign off by saying that the game "could be about to take the franchise's top spot", but we'll...
Hands On Resident Evil Resistance Is a Fun Enough Multiplayer Distraction
Run to the hills
Capcom hasn't had the best of luck with multiplayer this generation. Umbrella Corps was a complete and utter disaster while Monster Hunter: World, the publisher's best-selling video game of all time, continues to be held back by a frustrating and nonsensical online infrastructure. So, when the Japanese team announced that Resident...
Hands On Resident Evil 3 Does the PSone Classic Proud
I'll give you S.T.A.R.S.
Capcom has taken advantage of the fact that its fanbase doesn't hold the PSone version of Resident Evil 3 in quite as high a regard as its predecessor. After successfully bringing back its classic survival horror undertaking last year in Resident Evil 2, the Japanese publisher is primed to do it all over again. However, this...
News Multiplayer Mode Resident Evil Resistance Adds Familiar Faces
Alex Wesker and Ozwell Spencer
Multiplayer mode Resident Evil Resistance will ship alongside anticipated survival horror remake Resident Evil 3, meaning that it should be worth a shot – even if our initial impressions have been far from enthusiastic. And in the run up to release on 3rd April, publisher Capcom has revealed two new sadistic...
News Latest Resident Evil 8 Leak Sounds a Little Bit Too Ridiculous
Zombies with swords? Nah
The currently unannounced Resident Evil 8 has been the subject of various leaks over the past couple of weeks, none of which have been confirmed to be real. Towards the end of last month, a number of supposed details about the eighth instalment of Capcom's horrific franchise made their way online, and through corroboration...
News Resident Evil 3 Team Is 'Determined to Surpass' Mr X with Nemesis
Oh god
For our money's worth, Resident Evil 2's Mr X is one of the scariest and most intense villains in all of video games. Seriously, that tyrant had our blood pumping as soon as it arrived onto the scene inside the Raccoon Police Department. However, the Capcom team working on Resident Evil 3 claims it plans to better the emotionless monster with...
News Don't Worry, Resident Evil Resistance Isn't Considered Canon
Phew
Resident Evil 3 might be the hot upcoming title from Capcom, but don't let that make you forget about its pack-in title -- Resident Evil Resistance. Originally revealed to a wealth of disappointment, we've come around on the project to the point where we're mildly interested in checking out its multiplayer offerings. It looks to be fairly deep,...
Rumour Resident Evil 8 Has Zombies and Werewolves, First-Person, Chris Redfield Returns
Ethan Winters is back
Update: Reliable new source Nibel on Twitter has now corroborated the rumour by stating: "It matches with stuff I've been hearing which is why I went forward with it. The info in the video is all coming from a playtest that Capcom had some time ago apparently." Is there some truth to this after all? Original story: You're...
Random Resident Evil: Code Veronica X Fans Produce Their Own Promo Material for a PS5 Remake
Get yourself an item box
With Resident Evil 2 already being a masterful remake of the PSone original and Resident Evil 3 plotting its path to PlayStation 4 in a few months time, fans of the series are wondering what will get the Capcom treatment next. One very popular pick is Resident Evil: Code Veronica X and some supporters have even come up with...
Gallery Latest Resident Evil 3 PS4 Screenshots Are a Sight to Behold
Get a good look at Nemesis
Resident Evil 3 is just three months away, and it's looking better and better with every piece of media that's released. The follow-up to Push Square's Game of the Year for 2019 is another remake of a PSone classic -- this time focusing on Jill Valentine's attempted escape of Raccoon City. Another batch of fantastic...
News New Resident Evil 3 Trailer Equips Nemesis with a Flamethrower
STTAAARRSSS
Resident Evil 3 sure is shaping up nicely and this latest trailer for the PlayStation 4 remake is proof of that. We get a proper look at Nemesis in the footage above as well as tons of gameplay clips featured alongside cutscenes. It's well worth checking out. Hunters also put in an appearance midway through while Carlos Oliveira...
News Resident Evil 3 Ditches Mercenaries Mode, Choice Events, and Extra Endings
Run or fight?
While Resident Evil 2 was a remake that remained impressively faithful to the source material, Capcom has already gone on record stating that it'll be making some big changes to its next survival horror remake. Resident Evil 3 comes to PlayStation 4 in less than three months, but it does indeed look like the experience is going to be...
News Development on Resident Evil 3 PS4 Remake Is Almost Complete, Say Producers
Capcom promising no delays
The turnaround on Resident Evil 3 seems insanely fast, doesn't it? The follow-up to the excellent remake of Resident Evil 2 is scheduled to arrive just over a year later, which feels very quick. A lot of the groundwork for this next instalment will have come from 2019's entry, but it's still an impressive achievement...
Game of the Year #1 - Resident Evil 2
Remaking mastery
Capcom has been on an absolute tear this generation. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Monster Hunter: World and Devil May Cry 5 filled the PlayStation 4's library with hit after hit over the past three years, but the Japanese publisher's crowning achievement is a step above the rest in more ways than one. Resident Evil 2 magnificently...
News This Is What Resident Evil 3's Jill Valentine Looks Like in Real-Life
Seeing STARS
Capcom’s spunky new RE Engine is some of the best-looking technology in games, with character models being among its highlights. As with most recent Resident Evil games, the upcoming Resident Evil 3 Remake is leveraging the likeness of a real-world model for protagonist Jill Valentine – and star Sasha Zotova has been confirmed as...
News Resident Evil 2 Xbox Achievement All But Confirms DLC Is Incoming
Chasing Jill
Update: The achievement in question has just gone live on the Xbox One version of Resident Evil 2, and due to the way that system works for the team in green, we can confidently say that some sort of downloadable content isn't too far off. An image is associated with every earnable achievement on the console, which can be then used as a...
Talking Point Should Capcom Remake Resident Evil 4?
What're ya developin?
Resident Evil 2 has already proven to be incredibly lucrative for Japanese publisher Capcom. After shipping over four million copies just a month into the game's time on the market, it's clear why the Osaka-based company already has Resident Evil 3 in the works for 2020. The remakes capitalize on that sweet PSone nostalgia to...
News Resident Evil 3 Collector's Edition Gets a Jill Valentine Statue and Raccoon City Map
GameStop exclusive
Now that Resident Evil 3 is officially announced with a release date, the floodgates are opening on the wider media surrounding the game. Screenshots have gone up close and personal with the likes of Jill Valentine and Nemesis itself, but here's the real meat and potatoes: the title's collector's edition.
Rumour Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remakes Originally Planned as One Package
RE2 was delayed by a year
Resident Evil 3 has now been officially revealed to the world following weeks of rumours and leaks, but according to Kinda Funny's Imran Khan, the remake was originally planned to release alongside this year's Resident Evil 2 in a single package. Yeah, we're just as surprised as you are. Speaking after reacting to Sony's...
News Resident Evil 3 Screenshots Look Terrifyingly Incredible
STTAARRRSS
Resident Evil 3 is now officially a video game known to the public. Thank god for that! The title's reveal trailer was rather impressive, but the new set of screenshots that have been released alongside it could look even better. Focusing on classic characters such as Jill Valentine, Nemesis, and Brad Vickers, they're more than worth a...
News Resident Evil 3 Returns to Raccoon City This 3rd April on PS4
Seeing STARS
Yes, it’s real – and it’s coming quicker than you think. Resident Evil 3, the subject of much speculation for months now, will release on the PlayStation 4 from 3rd April, 2020. As with the PSone original, it will once again see you assume the role of Jill Valentine, as you attempt to make a desperate escape from Raccoon City. Of...
News Resident Evil 3 Remake Skips The Game Awards, Fuelling State of Play Rumours
No plans to do with the game
Some very, very interesting news is making its way out of Geoff Keighley's Reddit AMA concerning The Game Awards next week. The all but confirmed Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remake for PlayStation 4 will not be appearing at the show, with the host stating: "There are no plans (never were) to do anything with Resident Evil 3...
News Could Multiplayer Spin-Off Project Resistance Be a Resident Evil 3 Pack-In?
Persist to resist
Here’s a doozy of a rumour for you: could Project Resistance – the lousy looking Resident Evil multiplayer spin-off – ship alongside the heavily rumoured Resident Evil 3 remake? Yesterday, cover art for a PlayStation 4 edition of the aforementioned PSone title appeared in the PlayStation Store’s database, but it was...
Random Genius Resident Evil 2 Mod Replaces Mr. X with God of War's Kratos
Mr. Axe
We don't get to see mods very often on Planet PlayStation, but you have to admit they can be pretty darn cool. A benefit of playing games on PC is being able to utilise mods for certain titles, or even create your own, and they can dramatically change the experience in all sorts of ways. One game that's seen quite a lot of activity in this...
News Jill Valentine Looks a Lot Different in Resident Evil 3 Remake
Be my Valentine
If the recent leaks are to be believed -- and let's face it, they seem pretty darn legit -- then this is probably what Jill Valentine looks like in the yet-to-be-officially-announced remake of Resident Evil 3. Much like Leon and Claire in the excellent Resident Evil 2 remake, Jill's been given a more realistic looking overhaul. This...
News Resident Evil 3 Remake Is the Gaming Industry's Worst Kept Secret
Covers and key art leak
Resident Evil 3’s long-rumoured remake is, well, real. The game – which is expected to be officially announced at The Game Awards next week – has appeared in the PlayStation Store’s database, complete with cover art assets showcasing Jill Valentine, Carlos Oliveira, and the Nemesis. As is standard for the Biohazard...
Rumour Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Will Stomp to PS4 Next Year
Announcement apparently imminent
Update: Adding further fuel to the fire, VGC has reported that it's been told by a "number of sources" that a Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remake is in production and is scheduled for release next year. Eurogamer then corroborates the news by stating it has also heard word of the project. "Sources close to its...
News Mystery Resident Evil 2 Steam Achievement Sparks DLC Speculation
But we'd advise caution
So, Steam users have spotted a recently added achievement for Resident Evil 2. Said achievement is a mystery at the time of writing -- it's just a placeholder that suggests Capcom is about to release something. Some are speculating that it may be a sign of future downloadable content. What's more, the game's files on PC...
News Resident Evil 2 Voice Actress Wants Remakes of Code Veronica X and Dino Crisis
"I'd love to do it"
Every man, woman, and their dog seems to be piping up about what remakes they'd like to see Capcom do next. Following the success of Resident Evil 2 and Onimusha: Warlords, the Japanese publisher has gone on record stating that it plans on bringing back some long lost IPs, and here's another for the list. Claire Redfield voice...
News Resident Evil Brings Horror to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in November
Knock knock open up the door, it's real
Capcom is bringing Resident Evil to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in November, and we've gotta say, it's doing it in style. Not only will Leon and Claire skins be up for grabs, but you'll be able to dress the Handler as Mr. X. Absolutely unreal stuff. You can stare in disbelief at the trailer above. It also...
News Silly Speculation Suggests Project Resistance Is a Multiplayer Mode for Resident Evil 3 Remake
Announcement trailer hides a clue
People really, really want a remake of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, don't they? We mean, we most certainly do too off the back of the success of the Resident Evil 2 remake, but this story is just a little bit too ridiculous. Forum chatter on the popular ResetEra suggests that the recently announced
News Resident Evil Spin-Off Project Resistance May Break Some Hearts
Outbreak this ain't
Capcom’s been raining down hype for its Resident Evil-themed multiplayer spin-off Project Resistance, but it doesn’t look like you’ll need an Umbrella. While the forecast was uncertain when the Japanese publisher teased the title earlier in the month, its Tokyo Game Show 2019 blowout is sure to (out)break a few hearts –...
News Project Resistance Teaser Trailer Reveals a Co-Op Resident Evil Shooter
More details at Tokyo Game Show
The debut teaser trailer for Project Resistance has arrived, and as expected, it's a "team-based survival horror experience". Capcom began teasing the next Resident Evil title a little while ago, with many deducing it to be a co-op spin-off of some kind. Turns out everyone was right. Project Resistance is set to...
News New Resident Evil Game Looks Like a Co-Op Spin-Off
Outbreak is back?
Earlier today, Capcom teased 'Project Resistance' -- a new title in the Resident Evil series. As you'd expect, speculation was rampant almost immediately. Is it Resident Evil 8? Resident Evil 3 Remake? Something completely new? We don't have concrete answers yet, but fresh evidence does suggest that Project Resistance is some kind...
News New Resident Evil Being Teased as Project Resistance
First trailer coming soon
Capcom has sort of announced the next Resident Evil game. This new teaser site, hinting at something called Project Resistance, looks like it's setting up for the big reveal of Resident Evil 8. Details are slim, but we do know that the first teaser trailer will be released on 9th September. Project Resistance will also be...
News Everyone's Favourite Resident Evil Game Somehow Tops Nine Million Sales
How many?!
Ahh, Resident Evil 6. This was everyone's favourite entry in the survival horror franchise, right? Wait, what? Oh... Well people sure did buy a lot of copies anyway. The controversial title has just topped a staggering nine million lifetime sales as of 31st March 2019. Made up of 7.3 million sales across PS3 and Xbox 360, and 1.7 million...
News Is Capcom Teasing a Resident Evil 3 Remake?
A new Nemesis
Resident Evil 2 is one of the best games of the year, and it’s left fans of the franchise begging publisher Capcom for a remake of the third game in the series. Of course, there’s no definitive proof of that just yet – but a seemingly innocuous tweet from the horror franchise’s official Twitter account has certainly set the...
News Resident Evil 2 Shuffles Over 4 Million Copies Shipped
Making a killing
The recent Resident Evil 2 remake has been a bit of a home run, hasn't it? The PlayStation 4 retelling of Capcom's beloved PSone horror title is a great reimagining for a modern audience, and it's been heaped with deserved praise from more or less everyone. It seems to be selling well too -- the publisher announced last month that...
DLC Review Resident Evil 2's The Ghost Survivors Brings the Toughest Tests Yet to Raccoon City
Brutal difficulty and little story
It's hard to argue with free, but is this really the type of content we were hoping for from Resident Evil 2 post-launch? The Ghost Survivors was pitched as three non-canon 'what if' scenarios that focused on characters we've never had the chance to play as before, but in practice, they're really anything but. No...
News The Ghost Survivors Free Update for Resident Evil 2 Is Available Now on PS4
Zombies, zombies everywhere
Capcom has today released The Ghost Survivors, a free update to its excellent Resident Evil 2 remake. It introduces three brand new scenarios starring some of the main game's minor characters, exploring "what if" storylines that introduce new challenges. The publisher has released a new trailer for the complimentary...
News Resident Evil 2 Players Picked Leon Kennedy's Campaign First
Must be the hair
A whopping 80 per cent of Resident Evil 2 players started their journey in Raccoon City with Leon Kennedy, statistics from the series’ official website have revealed. Capcom’s scarily deep stat-tracking site reveals that thus far the campaign has been completed 500k times with the floppy-haired rookie cop, while Claire...
News Resident Evil 2 Ships Three Million Units in Its First Week
Ada go
Resident Evil 2’s excellent PlayStation 4 remake has shipped three million units worldwide, meaning that it’s already closing in on the 1998 original’s cumulative sales of 4.96 million units. Shipment figures aren’t necessarily representative of stock sold through to consumers, but given the survival horror’s performance in the UK...
News Resident Evil 2 Expands on 15th February with Trio of Free Stories
What if?
Resident Evil 2 has been a critical hit on the PlayStation 4, but don’t think that because you’ve wrapped up Claire and Leon’s campaign that’s the end of the game. Capcom has confirmed that its free Ghost Survivors expansion pack will include three new side-stories, featuring Robert Kendo (the gunshop owner), Katherine Warren (the...
News Make Your Voices Heard if You Want More Resident Evil Remakes, Says Capcom
For the fans
It's fair to say that the reaction to Resident Evil 2 has been overwhelmingly positive. A staggeringly good remake of a classic horror title, it's been another hit for Capcom. However, without fan demand, it may never have happened, and the publisher says further remakes will ultimately start with requests from players. Speaking with...
News Netflix Is Reportedly Producing a Resident Evil TV Series
TV-irus
Following all the positive press surrounding the brilliant remake of Resident Evil 2, news has broken out regarding a Netflix Original Series adaptation of the franchise. The website Deadline reports that the company is currently working on an original Resident Evil show alongside the German production company, Constantin Film, which is also...
News The Ghost Survivors Is a New Mode Coming to Resident Evil 2 Post-Launch
Going rogue
It looks like Capcom is going the extra mile with its remake of Resident Evil 2. The publisher has announced during a live stream that a brand new mode will be making its way to the game at some stage after launch, called The Ghost Survivors. Details are thin on the ground, but we do know the free update allows players to experience the...
News Retro Resident Evil 2 Skins Will Feed Your PSone Nostalgia
Fashionable in '98
Resident Evil 2 is already a nostalgic treat, reviving a 1998 survival horror classic for an all-new era. But Capcom wants to give your rose-tinted spectacles a rub with some post-release skins that are sure to have retro fans salivating like a zombie. New skins for protagonists Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield will resurrect...
News The Resident Evil 2 1-Shot Demo Has Been Played Over 2.3 Million Times
One shot's all it needs
The Resident Evil 2 '1-Shot' demo has proven to be incredibly popular, according to statistics provided by Capcom. The publisher reckons that it's been downloaded and played 2.38 million times, which certainly sounds impressive. Of course, we'll never know how many people tried the limited-time demo across multiple accounts,...
News Resident Evil 2 Video Highlights Some Impressive Details in the PS4 Remake
Zombies have never looked so good
If you've played the Resident Evil 2 demo, then you probably already know how much effort Capcom has put into the upcoming remake. From blasting off zombie limbs to watching the undead trip and fall over one another, it's set to be an immensely detailed game. And YouTube user Crowbcat's new video highlights some of...
News Yes, Resident Evil 2 Will Feature Tofu and Those Classic Unlockable Modes on PS4
Tofu or not tofu
Yep, you're seeing that lead image correctly: Resident Evil 2 will see the return of Tofu, and it's going to look even more ridiculous with these current-gen visuals. Fourth survivor and fan favourite Hunk will also be making a comeback. The two unlockable modes from the original Resi 2, which saw you play as the aforementioned...
News Less Than a Third of Players Have Reached the End of the Resident Evil 2 1-Shot Demo
Time's up
Have you played the 1-shot demo for Resident Evil 2 yet? Odds are that, if you have, you didn't beat it -- at least, that's according to Capcom. The publisher has made public a couple of interesting stats regarding the recent PS4 demo, which only provides 30 minutes in which to explore the Raccoon City Police Station. On the official...
Hands On Resident Evil 2's Demo Is a Tantalising Preview of a Sure-Fire Hit
King Kennedy
We’ve played a bit of Claire Redfield’s campaign previously, but we weren’t going to turn down another 30 minutes of Resident Evil 2, were we? Capcom’s crafty 1-Shot demo gives you a full half-hour with its remade campaign, and while it’s nowhere near enough to offer any conclusions about the resurrected sequel, we really...
News Resident Evil 2's Limited Time 1-Shot Demo Is Live Now
In some countries anyway
Can we just take a moment how freakin’ cool Capcom’s demos for the Resident Evil franchise have been lately? First we had PlayStation VR teaser Kitchen, which no one knew was even connected to Biohazard until later. Then we had the evolving sampler for Resident Evil 7
Guide Resident Evil 2 Demo - Tips and Tricks to Maximise Your Time
How to see everything the 30 minute sampler has to offer
Resident Evil 2’s demo can only be played for 30 minutes. Once your time has elapsed, it’s Game Over until launch day. While we do recommend just using your time to soak up the atmosphere and familiarise yourself with the controls and structure, you may be hoping to maximise your spell...
Guide Resident Evil 2 Demo - How to Solve the Lion Statue Puzzle
Find the first of three medallions
How do you solve the lion statue puzzle in the Resident Evil 2 demo? With just 30 minutes to play through Capcom’s RE2 sampler, you’re going to want to ensure you avoid any potential stumbling blocks. As such, we’re going to show you the solution to the lion statue puzzle, which will reward you with one of...
News Resident Evil 2 '1-Shot' Demo Lurches Onto PS4 This Week
One shot, one kill
And there's your confirmation. As speculated, the playable Resident Evil 2 demo will indeed launch this week on PlayStation 4. Officially dubbed the '1-Shot' demo, you'll be given 30 minutes to get through it. Once the time's up, the demo will end, and that's that. Already sounds intense, doesn't it? The demo hits the PlayStation...
Rumour Resident Evil 2 PS4 Demo Could Release This Week
We'll bite
A Resident Evil 2 demo is coming -- Capcom confirmed that some time ago -- but could it be releasing later this week? From where we're sitting, the evidence is starting to add up. Back in December of last year, a listing for the Resident Evil 2 'One-Shot' demo was spotted on the Xbox store, and it was tagged with a release date of the...
News Looks Like Resident Evil 2 Will Have Some Scarily Tough Trophies on PS4
The horror
The PS4 remake of Resident Evil 2 is just a few weeks away, and it's looking like a cracking remake of the classic PSone horror game. The trophy list emerged online recently, and while the original source has since disappeared, the full list is readily available for your perusal. Our main takeaway from the list is that the Platinum gong...
News Resident Evil 2 'One-Shot' Demo Discovered on Xbox Store, Will Almost Certainly Come to PS4
Out mid-January
The release of the hotly anticipated Resident Evil 2 remake is right around the corner, with just a few weeks left to go before you can experience the revamped horror classic for yourself. If you really can't wait, though, it looks like you might get a chance to sample the game a little early. The folks over at TrueAchievements have...
News Resident Evil 2's Lookin' Finger Licker Good in PS4 Gameplay
Tongue tied
Are you really going to turn down the opportunity to see more Resident Evil 2 gameplay? Thought not. This brand new PlayStation Underground gameplay is taken from a similar cross-section of the upcoming remake that we’ve seen before, so you don’t need to worry too much about spoilers and stuff – unless you’re on a blackout, of...
News Steelbook Edition of Resident Evil 2 Remake Creeping to Europe
An alternative to the Deluxe Edition
While Europe folks are missing out on Resident Evil 2's Deluxe Edition, previously only announced for North America, fear not: Capcom has revealed an alternative for the Old World. Bundled with Claire's Elza DLC outfit, the Steelbook Edition features a decaying Raccoon City engulfed in flames as the inside...
News Claire Redfield's Military Costume Doesn't Look Particularly Practical
It's 'armless
As revealed earlier in the month, Claire Redfield can change into a military themed outfit in Resident Evil 2 – assuming that you order the Deluxe Edition of the game, or one of its many other premium permutations. And here’s our first look at the legendary heroine sporting her army attire. We must say, this doesn’t look...
News You're Going to Want Resident Evil 2's Deluxe Edition
Elza Walker returns
Just go ahead and call them Capgod: they deserve it the run they’re on. Capcom’s revealed the contents of Resident Evil 2’s Deluxe Edition in North America, and it looks damn well worth the $10 premium that the publisher’s charging. In addition to a reversible cover, which lets you pick between Leon S. Kennedy and Claire...
News Resident Evil 2's Lickers Look About As Terrifying As You'd Expect
Lickiii-tung
Licks can be seen as signs of affection – particularly from adorable little puppies. In the case of Resident Evil 2’s iconic Lickers, though – yeah, we’d recommend steering clear of their extending tongues. And the familiar foe is looking more gruesome than ever on the PlayStation 4, courtesy of this all-new footage captured by...
Hands On Resident Evil 2's Action Is Intense on the PS4
Busting Birkin
Resident Evil 2 feels like the best kind of déjà vu. You’ll undoubtedly recognise characters and locations in Capcom’s long-awaited PSone revival, but this PlayStation 4 remake is still very much its own game. We recently got to go hands on with Claire Redfield’s portion of the campaign, and while our demo was restricted to a...
TGS 2018 Resident Evil 2's Looking Ridiculously Good in Story Trailer
What's Wong with you?
Hnngh! Resident Evil 2 has looked amazing since its surprise announcement at E3 2018, but this new story trailer designed to coincide with TGS 2018 may be its best yet. The clip showcases the branching plots of protagonists Claire Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy – and it gives us our very first glimpse of Ada Wong, who’s shed...
Gamescom 2018 Claire Redfield Kicks Ass in Resident Evil 2 Gameplay
Bloody Birkin
Hot on the heels of Capcom’s complete Claire Redfield blowout this week, new footage has emerged at Gamescom 2018 showing off her portion of Resident Evil 2’s campaign. In this first Dengeki Online video, the heroine comes face-to-face with Sherry Birkin and her father – although fans of the original will know that the latter...
Gamescom 2018 Have Some New Details on Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2
New screenshots too
As we know, Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 2 brings back the dual campaign of Leon and Claire, and the publisher has released some new details on the latter character, as well as a handful of screenshots. "Claire Redfield has been on a mission to find her missing brother Chris – a mission that brings her to Raccoon City...
News Resident Evil 2's Japanese Collector's Edition Is a Masterstroke
The key to success
We can probably all agree that collector’s edition are, by and large, crap – but this Resident Evil 2 package exclusive to Japan is an exception. The outrageously expensive ¥99,800 (~$900) Z Version bundles a Bluetooth keyboard inspired by the typewriters from the main game. You’ll also get four Ink Ribbons, which double as...
News Resident Evil 2's Cover Channels Classic Key Art
Collector's Edition also announced
Resident Evil 2, the anticipated survival horror remake announced just weeks ago at E3 2018, hosted a prominent panel at San Diego Comic Con earlier today, where Capcom revealed the box art for the title. The image, which shows protagonists Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield standing back-to-back, is clearly...
E3 2018 First Resident Evil 2 Gameplay Is Ace As You'd Expect
Wanna be a Kennedy
It’s hard to believe that Resident Evil 2 is not only real but is releasing so soon, but here’s a look at some gameplay footage just to prove that Capcom hasn’t been pulling our infected legs. As announced earlier in the week, the action takes place from an over-the-shoulder perspective, so with Leon S. Kennedy in the lead...
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