The game is available for purchase on GOG.com as a standalone title or as part of the Resident Evil Bundle . Resident Evil 2 - GOG Edition!

: Full support for Sony DualSense, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch controllers with optimal button mapping.

If you're looking for a more modern visual experience, you can still apply the mod to this version to upscale the pre-rendered backgrounds. To help you get started, would you like to know: How the Claire A / Leon B scenario system works? The best graphics settings for a retro CRT feel?

If you own the GOG version without DinoBytes, you have a stable, okay port. If you add the DinoBytes patch, you have a masterpiece that rivals the GameCube version in visuals and surpasses it in performance. Do yourself a favor: buy the game, install the mod, and once again ask yourself: “What is this… a city of the dead?”

Since the DinoBytes patch dropped, user reviews on GOG’s community forums have seen a surge of “Works perfectly with DB mod – buy with confidence.” In performance tests:

If you're a fan of survival horror games or are looking to experience a classic game on modern hardware, the GOG version of Resident Evil 2 is a great option. With its updated features and smooth performance, it's a must-play for anyone looking to relive the horror.