I would say that it was bound to happen, but nothing is ever guaranteed in this industry. Games get remastered that we never asked for, while other titles remain forever locked away, only to be accessed by nostalgia. Fans have been asking for a Resident Evil 2 remake for a long time, and it appears to now be a real thing.
Announced over on the Resident Evil Facebook page, Capcom’s producer for the title even made this sweet video:
I’m happy to hear about the project – Resident Evil 2 was one of my favourite and formative gaming experiences. It taught me so much about what I enjoy in a game, and I’m so excited to experience it again in full HD glory (with some modernized controls so that I don’t throw my controller at my TV). What makes me particularly pleased about this remake is that it marks yet another occasion when a studio actually listened to the fans:
It’s been great to see so many positive comments from fans that have pushed the project to get approved. The team here at Capcom Japan really appreciates fans’ passion and support and will do our best to bring fans what they really want.
So well done to all the loyal fans who helped make this happen. Now, if only we could channel the fandom from one franchise to another so that all my favorite titles from years gone by could be remastered or revived. Next up, can we all channel some love at Suikoden so that I can get a new one? It would make me so happy guys, and don’t you want me to be happy? Also, Beyond Good and Evil 2. The power of positive thinking fan rage on the internet!
Last Updated: August 13, 2015
Dutch Matrix
August 13, 2015 at 08:33
I’ll get this game for the Nostalgia factor alone.
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 13, 2015 at 08:40
Why are they remaking the second movie when the last movie in the series isn’t even out yet?
Dutch Matrix
August 13, 2015 at 08:45
Because of small brained people like you.
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 13, 2015 at 08:52
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Dutch Matrix
August 13, 2015 at 08:57
Ooooh. Nice and mature from you!
Hammersteyn
August 13, 2015 at 08:59
I thought he was gonna pull out a rabbit.
Ir0nseraph
August 13, 2015 at 09:00
XD
RinceThis
August 13, 2015 at 09:08
He did. It’s just a very slim one?
RinceThis
August 13, 2015 at 09:07
You shut up you!
Rock789
August 13, 2015 at 08:46
I like this new Capcom – they actually seem to be listening to the fans. And I commend them on that. I will definitely get this – RE2 was the first survival horror I ever played… Nostalgia alone demands that I get this!!
Take note Konami!!
Umar
August 13, 2015 at 08:48
#WEDOIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dutch Matrix
August 13, 2015 at 08:56
Leon be all like:
Hammersteyn
August 13, 2015 at 08:58
It’s the simplest thing on mother Earth.
1. Create a questionnaire asking fans, What do you want fro us next?
2. Publish questionnaire on Internet
3. Publish findings
4. Create product ans sell
5. Profit!
Or am I missing something?
Dutch Matrix
August 13, 2015 at 08:59
I think this is so simple people cannot believe it will work…
Nikola
August 13, 2015 at 09:06
I think you onto something here;)
vkey.bellic
August 14, 2015 at 22:15
Too good to be true.
Mossel
August 13, 2015 at 09:02
So a remake? Not just a HD remaster?
Nikola
August 13, 2015 at 09:06
I still need to play the Resident Evil HD remaster…
RinceThis
August 13, 2015 at 09:09
Yay! Another remake!
Viking Of Science
August 13, 2015 at 09:14
My only concern would be the lack of Hideki Kamiya’s involvement, but then again, they were able to do RE1 without Shinji Mikami…
Umar
August 13, 2015 at 09:19
True. Hideki is synonymous with RE2, but they have the base game, I’m sure they won’t stuff it up, unless they go and add co-op like RE5 then yeah…It’s gonna be kak lol
Viking Of Science
August 13, 2015 at 09:29
They wouldn’t….
would they?
Umar
August 13, 2015 at 09:57
Join me in prayer to the gaming gods and let us ask them to not give capcom the stupids….
I hope the don’t
Viking Of Science
August 13, 2015 at 10:32
Hear me, Gods of Gaming, I pray to thee, let not Capcom give in to Konami like desires whilst making remaking RE2, for lo, we do not need Resident Evil Pachinko, we do not need erotic violence!
Jonah Cash
August 13, 2015 at 10:12
2015 can now end… All the best news in one article! Lagz team just know that form here in out nothing will compare to this news… FOREVER!!
hairyknees
August 13, 2015 at 19:10
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!