Resident Evil 2 (1998) is the original survival horror classic from Capcom, first released in 1998 and re-released on Steam for PC on April 1, 2026. Set during the Raccoon City outbreak, it follows Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they fight to survive zombies, monsters, and the Umbrella Corporation’s bio-organic horrors. The game is widely remembered for its cinematic presentation, dual-character structure, tense atmosphere, and lasting influence on the horror genre.