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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Sourcenext|Windows}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Sourcenext|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}}
 
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 17, 2006|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://web.archive.org/web/20060203024938/http://www.sourcenext.com:80/products/seihin_new.html Sourcenext new product information page]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 17, 2006|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://web.archive.org/web/20060203024938/http://www.sourcenext.com:80/products/seihin_new.html Sourcenext new product information page]</ref>}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|resident-evil-2|55}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|resident-evil-2|rating}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Survival horror }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Horror, North America, Zombies }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Resident Evil }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
−
|strategywiki = Resident Evil 2
+
|lutris      = resident-evil-2
−
|mobygames    = resident-evil-2__
+
|strategywiki = Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext)
 +
|mobygames    = 3714
 
|wikipedia    = Resident Evil 2
 
|wikipedia    = Resident Evil 2
 
|winehq      = 25382
 
|winehq      = 25382
 +
|official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20061030220120/http://www.sourcenext.com/titles/ent/63070/
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Resident Evil}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} Port of Biohazard 2 made for Windows 2000 / XP.
 
{{ii}} Port of Biohazard 2 made for Windows 2000 / XP.
 
{{++}} Has improved compatibility for modern versions of Windows.
 
{{++}} Has improved compatibility for modern versions of Windows.
−
{{++}} Allows both scenarios to be played without needing to change discs.
+
{{++}} Allows both scenarios to be played without changing discs.
 
{{++}} Has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release.
 
{{++}} Has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release.
 +
{{--}} Capped at 28.97 FPS.
 
{{--}} Death scenes are censored in Original Mode.
 
{{--}} Death scenes are censored in Original Mode.
−
 
−
'''General information'''
 
−
{{mm}} [http://residentevil.wikia.com/Resident_Evil_Wiki Resident Evil Wiki]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{ii}} Latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1223-biohazard-2-sourcenext-110-patch/ 1.1.0]. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0.
 
{{ii}} Latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1223-biohazard-2-sourcenext-110-patch/ 1.1.0]. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0.
  
−
===[http://appleofeden.de-doc.com/index.php/download/resident-evil-2-classic-rebirth/ Gemini's Classic REbirth patch]===
+
===[https://classicrebirth.com/index.php/download/resident-evil-2-classic-rebirth/ Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]===
−
{{++}} Translates the game into English, adds support for higher resolutions by pressing F8, adds XInput, DS3 and DS4 support, fixes some lag issues on Windows 10, fixes color space issues for the prerendered backgrounds, restores some missing audio tracks, removes censored death scenes, and allows the game to run as a portable program.
+
{{++}} Translates the game into English, adds support for higher resolutions, adds XInput and DS3/DS4 support, fixes some lag issues on Windows 10, fixes color space issues for the prerendered backgrounds, restores some missing audio tracks, restores original death scenes and allows the game to run as a portable program.
−
{{ii}} Provides extended mod support.
+
{{ii}} Provides extended mods support. Required for most mods.
 
{{ii}} Requires version 1.1.0.
 
{{ii}} Requires version 1.1.0.
−
{{ii}} Launch game with <code>-config</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] in order to change options before each game launch.
+
{{ii}} Run the game with {{code|-config}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to configure options.
 +
{{ii}} May require [[#Classic REbirth does not enable resolutions above 720p|changing DPI compatibility settings]] to enable resolutions above 720p.
  
−
===[https://www.moddb.com/games/resident-evil-2/downloads/re2sn-hq-sound-for-classic-rebirth RE2SN HQ sound for Classic REbirth]===
+
===[http://re123.bplaced.net/board/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=308 High Quality Audio]===
−
{{++}} Replaces the audio in the game with higher quality sounds.
+
{{++}} Replaces music and sound with the ones from the GameCube version and the OST.
 +
{{++}} Replaces the voice acting with the from the PSX version.
  
−
===[https://www.moddb.com/games/resident-evil-2/downloads/resident-evil-2-mp4-movies-sourcenext RE2SN Better Quality H264 Movies for Classic REbirth]===
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===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/resident-evil-2-seamless-hd-project/downloads/resident-evil-2-seamless-hd-project-for-pc-sourcenext Seamless HD Project]===
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{{++}} Replaces in-game video cut-scenes with noise reduced and better quality MP4 files.
+
{{++}} Replaces textures with upscaled versions.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user by editing the SavePath value in the registry.
+
{{ii}} This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be changed by editing the {{code|SavePath}} value in the registry.
−
{{ii}} CLAIRE_MAX.BIOHAZARD2 and LEON_MAX.BIOHAZARD2 are required to start a new game.
 
  
−
==Video settings==
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==Video==
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]]. <br>May require [[#Classic REbirth does not enable resolutions above 720p|changing dpi compatibility settings]] to enable resolutions above 720p.
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = Press {{key|F8}}
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] can be used.
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]]
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|60 fps                    = false
+
|60 fps                    = limited
−
|60 fps notes              = Game defaults incorrectly to 28.97 FPS; use [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] for the intended 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS.
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|60 fps notes              = Runs incorrectly at 28.97 FPS.<br> Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] to achieve 30 FPS.<br> Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
−
|mouse menu notes          = No mouse support.
+
|mouse menu notes          = No mouse support
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity    = false
−
|controller sensitivity notes= Only uses digital input.
+
|controller sensitivity notes= Only uses digital input
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|xinput controllers        = hackable
 
|xinput controllers        = hackable
−
|xinput controllers notes  = Use [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] to add support for XInput controllers.
+
|xinput controllers notes  = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] to add support for XInput controllers
 
|xbox prompts              = hackable
 
|xbox prompts              = hackable
−
|xbox prompts notes        = Use [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] to add XInput button prompts.
+
|xbox prompts notes        = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] to add XInput button prompts
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = hackable
 
|dualshock 4              = hackable
−
|dualshock 4 notes        = Use [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] via USB to add support for DS4 controllers.
+
|dualshock 4 notes        = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] via USB to add support for DS4 controllers
 
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
−
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] to add DS4 button prompts.
+
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] to add DS4 button prompts
 
|light bar support        = hackable
 
|light bar support        = hackable
−
|light bar support notes  = Use [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] via USB to add DS4 light bar support.
+
|light bar support notes  = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] via USB to add DS4 light bar support
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = USB
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = USB
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|other button prompts      = generic
 
|other button prompts      = generic
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Generic
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = hackable
 
|haptic feedback          = hackable
−
|haptic feedback notes    = Available via [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]].
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|haptic feedback notes    = Available via [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]]
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
−
|surround sound          = true
+
|surround sound          = false
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = The vanilla game has only stereo and mono audio
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support              = true
+
|eax support              = false
−
|eax support notes        = EAX 1.0
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] for English text
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil21998/mods/9 Fan translation by Accandon].<br> Requires [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = FMVs have subtitles that are part of the FMV itself.
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  |notes    = FMVs have hardcoded subtitles
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = English
+
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/468_traducao-do-resident-evil-2-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://mega.nz/#F!GrxWQKjK!dGxFM6W5-u0MSZHAW1EXDw Translation by CasperPRO]. Requires [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]]. [https://mega.nz/#F!GrxWQKjK!dGxFM6W5-u0MSZHAW1EXDw Voice acting by Webcoll] (need to unpack to game folder and run xdelta.bat). For subtitles, unzip over fix.
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
−
  |audio    = true
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = false
+
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    = Use [[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] for English text.
+
  |notes    = [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil21998/mods/2 Fan translation by CiTRU5]. Requires [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Black screen when playing FMVs===
 
===Black screen when playing FMVs===
−
{{ii}} This is generally caused by DirectShow codecs on Windows 10 being incompatible with Nvidia desktop drivers. Versions such as Windows XP do have the codecs to run the cutscenes with no issues.
+
{{ii}} This is generally caused by the incompatibility of DirectShow codecs on Windows 10 with Nvidia desktop drivers.<br> Versions such as Windows XP have the codecs to play FMVs without issues.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]] makes FMVs work again by replacing DirectShow with FFMPEG<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://appleofeden.de-doc.com/index.php/re2cb-changelog/|title=RE2 Classic Rebirth change log|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===[[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Classic REbirth]] does not enable resolutions above 720p===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change high DPI compatibility settings|fix=
 +
# Right-click the game executable (bio2.exe) or desktop shortcut.
 +
# Select '''Properties'''.
 +
# Go to the '''Compatibility''' tab.
 +
# Click {{key|Change high DPI settings}}.
 +
# Tick {{key|Override high DPI scaling behavior}}.
 +
# Select {{code|Application}} in the drop-down menu.
 +
# Click OK.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Error: "Error."===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install [http://www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_standard.htm K-Lite Codec Pack]}}
 +
 
 +
===Low frame rate===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Play a media file through ''Windows Media Player'' or [https://codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_standard.htm MPC-HC] in the background}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]]}}
 +
 
 +
===Wrong colors===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Switch to windowed mode}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=[[#Gemini's Classic REbirth patch|Gemini's patch]] makes FMV work again by replacing DirectShow with FFMPEG.<ref>[http://appleofeden.de-doc.com/index.php/re2cb-changelog/ RE2 Classic Rebirth change log]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth]]}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}

Latest revision as of 17:22, 20 March 2024

Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext)
Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext) cover
Developers
Capcom
Windows Sourcenext
Release dates
Windows February 17, 2006[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Survival horror
Art styles Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Horror, North America, Zombies
Series Resident Evil
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Warnings

This game is only playable in English with a fan translation (see Localizations for details and other supported languages).

Key points

Port of Biohazard 2 made for Windows 2000 / XP.
Has improved compatibility for modern versions of Windows.
Allows both scenarios to be played without changing discs.
Has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release.
Capped at 28.97 FPS.
Death scenes are censored in Original Mode.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
CD key
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Latest version is 1.1.0. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0.

Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth

Translates the game into English, adds support for higher resolutions, adds XInput and DS3/DS4 support, fixes some lag issues on Windows 10, fixes color space issues for the prerendered backgrounds, restores some missing audio tracks, restores original death scenes and allows the game to run as a portable program.
Provides extended mods support. Required for most mods.
Requires version 1.1.0.
Run the game with -config command line argument to configure options.
May require changing DPI compatibility settings to enable resolutions above 720p.

High Quality Audio

Replaces music and sound with the ones from the GameCube version and the OST.
Replaces the voice acting with the from the PSX version.

Seamless HD Project

Replaces textures with upscaled versions.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Capcom\Biohazard 2[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\savedata[Note 2]
This is the default path used by the game. The save file location can be changed by editing the SavePath value in the registry.

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth.
May require changing dpi compatibility settings to enable resolutions above 720p.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Press F8
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Borderless Gaming or Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Runs incorrectly at 28.97 FPS.
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth to achieve 30 FPS.
Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No mouse support
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Only uses digital input
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth to add support for XInput controllers
Xbox button prompts
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth to add XInput button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth via USB to add support for DS4 controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth to add DS4 button prompts
Light bar support
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth via USB to add DS4 light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Available via Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
The vanilla game has only stereo and mono audio
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth for English text
German
Fan translation by Accandon.
Requires Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth.
Japanese
FMVs have hardcoded subtitles
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation. Download.
Russian
Translation by CasperPRO. Requires Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth. Voice acting by Webcoll (need to unpack to game folder and run xdelta.bat). For subtitles, unzip over fix.
Spanish
Fan translation by CiTRU5. Requires Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth.

Issues fixed

Black screen when playing FMVs

This is generally caused by the incompatibility of DirectShow codecs on Windows 10 with Nvidia desktop drivers.
Versions such as Windows XP have the codecs to play FMVs without issues.
Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth makes FMVs work again by replacing DirectShow with FFMPEG[2]

Classic REbirth does not enable resolutions above 720p

Change high DPI compatibility settings
  1. Right-click the game executable (bio2.exe) or desktop shortcut.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Go to the Compatibility tab.
  4. Click Change high DPI settings.
  5. Tick Override high DPI scaling behavior.
  6. Select Application in the drop-down menu.
  7. Click OK.

Error: "Error."

Install K-Lite Codec Pack

Low frame rate

Play a media file through Windows Media Player or MPC-HC in the background
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth

Wrong colors

Switch to windowed mode
Use Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.6 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		128 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other 2x speed CD-ROM 4x speed CD-ROM


Notes

  1. ↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  2. ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References