Summary
The classicResident Evil 2GOG port has been confirmed to be based on the Windows 1998 version released on PC in 1999. GOG’s in-house team is also working to release the entireResident Eviltrilogy over time on PC, ensuring that players may play these classic titles without DRM.
On June 26, Capcom and GOG announced thatthe originalResident Evilgame from 1996was available to purchase for just $9.99 on GOG. The DRM-free PC port on GOG includes four localizations (English, German, French, and Japanese), an improved DirectX renderer, full support for modern controllers, and much more. It’s worth noting that this version does not include the content found inResident Evil: Director’s Cut, however.Resident Evil 2andResident Evil 3: Nemesisare also coming to GOG at a later date, and players may purchase a bundle featuring all three games for $24.99, netting them a $5 discount.
IGNand YouTuber The Sphere Hunter confirmed with GOG that theResident Evil 2PC port is based on the original 1999 release for Windows 98, instead of the Sourcenext version released in 2006 for Windows XP in Japan. The difference between the two versions is that the Sourcenext version featured higher quality full-motion videos, or FMVs for short. As a result, many fans argue that the Sourcenext version is the best way to playthe originalResident Evil 2on PC. In addition, mods likeResident Evil 2Classic REbirth translated the Sourcenext version and added support for modern controls and additional features, including tactical reloads and quick turns.
Resident Evil 2 GOG Port for PC is Based on the Windows 98 Version
GOG did not reveal a release date for the classicResident Evil 2PC port yet. Although this version is not the Sourcenext version,Resident Evil 2will support several features that are available inGOG’sResident EvilPC port, including the aforementioned support for modern controllers and renderers. This means that PC gamers should be able to play the classic horror title without needing to mod their copy on GOG.
MoreResident Evilnews will arrive atCapcom NEXT Summer 2024 showcaseon July 1, since Capcom confirmed the upcoming iOS and Mac versions ofResident Evil 7will be highlighted at the event. Hopefully, Capcom will have more exciting announcements in store for theResident Evilseries.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil is a long-running survival horror franchise developed by Capcom. Spread across numerous mainline and spin-off entries, the series is known for it’s third and first-person action horror, zombie-related monsters and references, and challenging puzzles.
