Resident Evil 2 A complete remake of the original from 1998, Resident Evil 2 revisits the nightmare of Raccoon City with modern gameplay mechanics, new and unprecedented visuals, and a photorealistic style powered by the RE Engine that was behind the stunning graphics of Resident Evil 7 biohazard. Those eyeing the upcoming “Resident Evil 2” remaster will soon be able to experience a slice of it before its launch. Capcom will release a free playable demo called the “1-Shot Demo” on. 19 hours ago Resident Evil 2 is coming on January 25. It's one of our most anticipated games of 2019, thanks in part to its faithful recreation of the classic survival-horror game. Capcom is even paying.