Another Resident Evil title is set to join the Apple family. 2019’s Resident Evil 2 remake is set to hit iPhone, iPad and Mac on 31 December 2024.
This announcement comes courtesy of a Japanese press release (via Siliconera), which reveals that the game will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 series, as well as iPad or Mac devices with an M1 chip or newer. A free trial will be available for potential players to test out the game before buying.
The game will feature native touch controls, Bluetooth controller support, and accessibility options like the ability to enable automatic shooting for players who have difficulty with the game’s touch controls.
Although the press release did not specifically mention a release date for the title, the Apple App Store was updated with a 31 December date, along with further information on the game, such as a network connection requirement when starting the game, and an approximate application size of 31 GB.
Resident Evil 2 remake marks the fourth title in the franchise to join Apple’s library following Resident Evil Village in October 2023, Resident Evil 4 remake in December 2023 and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard in July 2024.
Resident Evil 2 remake is expected to launch on Apple devices on 31 December 2024.
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