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Resident Evil 2

Cloud version

RemakeSurvival horrorFirst released 2019Late September 1998 · Raccoon City

A rookie cop and a college student arrive in Raccoon City on the worst night in its history.

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Story Spoiler-free

A rookie cop and a college student arrive in Raccoon City on the worst night in its history.

Why it matters: Introduces Leon and Claire, two of the series' main heroes.

How it connects: Happens during Resident Evil 3.

Main characters
Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield
Do I need to play the previous game?
No.
Beginner-friendly?
Beginner-friendly
How long is it?
Not listed — we only add playtime from a credible source.
Edition / where to find it
Resident Evil 2 Cloud (Switch)
Nintendo Switch
Cloud version (streams over the internet)
Nintendo Switch 2
No
Physical or digital
Not confirmed — check the listing
Internet
Cloud versions need a constant, stable internet connection.
Notes
Cloud version: streams over the internet.
Malaysia
Availability on the Malaysian eShop not yet verified.

Where to buy

Not sold as a separate game

This version is played through Nintendo eShop on your console.

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