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- How Long Does It Take To Beat Resident Evil 2?
- How Long Does It Take To 100 Percent Resident Evil 2?
- Is There DLC For Resident Evil 2?
- How Does The Length Compare To The Original Version Of The Game?
The 2019 version of Resident Evil 2 is an incredible remake of the 1998 game. Like the original, it follows Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they find themselves amid a zombie-infested Raccoon City. Their main goal is to survive and get to safety. However, they may also be the only ones capable of figuring out who's responsible for this outbreak.
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This is one of the scariest Resident Evil titles, especially with the inclusion of the monstrous Mr. X, who stalks you around the Police Station. So, how long it will take you to finish the game somewhat depends on your bravery. But here are the average completion times, according to HowLongToBeat.
How Long Does It Take To Beat Resident Evil 2?
The main story of Resident Evil 2 takes around 8.5 hours to beat. But finishing it in that time means solely focusing on the main objectives and avoiding any unnecessary exploration.
However, if you are open to exploring a bit and seeking out some collectibles, your playthrough is more likely to be around 14.5 hours.
How Long Does It Take To 100 Percent Resident Evil 2?
Achieving 100 percent in RE2 means reading all the files, destroying every Mr. Raccoon toy, and getting all the achievements or trophies.
This will take at least two playthroughs of the story and maybe more. As such, the average 100 percent completion run is 34.5 hours long.
Is There DLC For Resident Evil 2?
There are several bits of DLC for Resident Evil 2, but it's mostly cosmetic things.
The only piece of additional story content is The Ghost Survivors, which was added through a free update. This will take 2 hours to beat and 7 hours to finish everything.
How Does The Length Compare To The Original Version Of The Game?
The 2019 version of Resident Evil 2 is a bit different from the original, as Capcom changed things around for the remake.
So, the 1998 one is actually shorter, according to HowLongToBeat. Here are the average completion times for the original:
- Main Story: 6 Hours
- Main Story With Some Extras: 9 Hours
- 100 Percent Completion: 15.5 Hours
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