That’s settled my weekend – Resident Evil 2 arrives early on iPhone, iPad and Mac at a huge discount
- The Resident Evil 2 remake arrives on Apple platforms three weeks early
- It is available from the official App Store for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- It is the latest top game launched on Apple devices
There’s an early Christmas gift for iOS and Mac gamers in the form of the Resident Evil 2 remake, which has arrived on Apple’s platforms weeks ahead of schedule. The game was originally supposed to be released on New Year’s Eve, but the game was released three weeks earlier instead.
Set in 1998, Resident Evil 2 tasks players with surviving a zombie plague ravaging Racoon City. It’s a classic of the horror genre, with the new version featuring improved combat, high-resolution graphics, better voice acting and more. It’s also a cross-play title for Apple users, so you can play it on macOS, iOS and iPadOS and your progress will transfer to whichever device you’re using.
The game’s developer, Capcom, is currently offering a launch sale for the game, which will reduce the game’s in-app purchase price by 75%. The game’s App Store page lists two in-app purchases: the base game for $9.99/£8 and “all in-game rewards unlocked” for $1.99/£1.69.
Resident Evil 2 is free to download and try out, with “a limited portion of the base game” available for free. The $9.99/£8 purchase is then required to complete the game.
Another classic game for Apple fans
This year has been a good year for Apple gamers, especially those who play on a Mac. Apple’s latest M4 series chips are the most capable yet when it comes to gaming, allowing Apple fans to play popular titles at smoother frame rates than ever before.
Speaking of popular titles, some of the best Mac games have all been released in recent years. Games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 are now available on the Mac, while other popular names – including Death Stranding, Resident Evil 4 and Lies of P – all work seamlessly on Apple’s computers.
To run Resident Evil 2 on Apple hardware, you’ll need a Mac running macOS Ventura or later and powered by an M1 chip or later. On the iPhone, in addition to iOS 17.0 or higher, you need an A17 Pro chip or newer.
As for iPad users, the requirements are iPadOS 17.0 or later and a device with an A17 Pro chip or an Apple M-series chip.