Resident Evil 2 arrives on the App Store 26 years* after debut [75% discount]

Another entry in the iconic horror game series “Resident Evil” has landed on the App Store. Some 26 years after its debut, Resident Evil 2 is now available in the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Mac.

*Technically, this game is a 2019 remaster, but as a child of the ’90s, I love the idea of ​​a 1998 game coming to modern Apple devices.

As part of the sale, Capcom is offering a 75% discount for a limited time.

Capcom announced the release, adding that players can try the game before buying:

Return to Leon and Claire’s terrifying journey as they fight to survive a catastrophic virus outbreak in Raccoon City.

Players can download it now Resident Evil 2 Try parts of the gripping story for free on the App Store before purchasing the full experience.

Good news for everyone: Resident Evil 2 is universally available for purchase on iPhone, iPad, and Mac; and game progress syncs between devices.

The bad news for some: Resident Evil 2 requires an iPhone 15 Pro, any iPhone 16, and an M-series iPad and Mac. If you can run Apple Intelligence, you can run Resident Evil 2.

RE 2 is free to download and includes two in-app purchases: $9.99 to unlock the base game and $1.99 to unlock all in-game bonuses. Capcom says the $9.99 launch price is a 75% discount that ends on January 8, 2025, so if you’re on the fence about buying, you can pick up the game for just $10.

Be warned: While Resident Evil 2 requires 723.9 MB to download on iPhone and iPad, you’ll need 22.11 GB of free space on your Mac to install the game.

A year ago, Capcom bring Resident Evil 4 is now available on the App Store. Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 7 Resident Evil It is also available on the App Store.

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