Resident Evil 2 remake coming to iPhones in December

Resident Evil 2 remake includes 'Auto Fire' feature, giving Leon and Claire the ability to fire automatically
An undated image of Resident Evil 2 poster. — PlayStation Store
An undated image of Resident Evil 2 poster. — PlayStation Store

The Resident Evil 2’s remake version will now be available on iPhones and iPads, starting from December 10, promising an exhilarating experience.

The Capcom’s best-selling Resident Evil title, having sold almost 14 million copies, will join other titles in the series already available on iPhones, iPads, and Macs:

  • Resident Evil 7
  • Resident Evil 4
  • Resident Evil: Village

Resident Evil 2 will be released for iPhone, latest Apple devices

The Resident Evil 2 remake will be released on Apple's latest product lines. This includes the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. Meanwhile, on Mac and iPad devices, the game will be playable on hardware with an M1 chip or later.

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Resident Evil 2 supports universal purchase and cross-progression capabilities.

  • Universal purchase: Buy it once and play on multiple devices.
  • Cross-progression: Seamlessly pick up where you left off across devices.

The game also includes a new “Auto Fire” feature, giving both player characters Leon and Claire the ability to automatically fire weapons after aiming at enemies for a short time.

This adaptation ensures a smooth gaming experience on Apple devices. According to Capcom, those interested can preorder the Resident Evil 2 remake on the App Store now.

Furthermore, other triple-A games that are currently available on iPhone include Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, Assasssin’s Creed Mirage, Genshin Impact, and Alien: Isolation.