Officially revealed during E3 2018, Capcom is remaking the old-school survival horror game, Resident Evil 2, for modern audiences and Capcom wants fans to think of this as not just a simple remake but more of a complete redesign of Raccoon City, Claire Redfield, and Leon Kennedy.
During San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Capcom revealed the box-art for the game and a special collector’s edition that is exclusive to GameStop and EB Games for a whopping price of $199.99. Here is what comes included in the special edition, straight from the PlayStation Blog themselves:
The Resident Evil 2 Collector’s Edition includes:
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition
- Full Game
- Special Deluxe Packaging
- Extra DLC Pack Card
Give Leon and Claire a new look or a blast from the past with unique costumes:
- Leon Costume: “Arklay Sheriff”
- Leon Costume: “Noir”
- Claire Costume: “Military”
- Claire Costume: “Noir”
- Claire Costume: “Elza Walker”
Ensure the undead stay undead with a special weapon:
- Deluxe Weapon: “Samurai Edge – Albert Model”
And bring on the nostalgia with classic tunes:
- “Original Version” Soundtrack Swap
Leon S. Kennedy (R.P.D. Version) Figure
- An expertly-crafted 12-inch figure of Leon on his first day in his new RPD police uniform, re-created to mirror his in-game design down to the smallest details. A must-have for any Resident Evil fan or collector!
“Ben’s File” Art Book
- A 32-page book left behind by Ben Bertolucci, a freelance journalist who makes an appearance in Resident Evil 2. This file contains photos and files documenting events after the Raccoon City tragedy and was filed away as a highly confidential document by the U.S. government. It’s never been seen by the public… until now.
Digital Soundtrack
- A voucher code for a 25-track album featuring new songs from the remake of Resident Evil 2, as well as a selection of arrangements from the original game.
“R.P.D.” Renovation Design Poster
- A diagram reminiscent of blueprints, this poster illustrates how the building was renovated and transformed from a museum to a police facility when work was being done on the building in 1969.
You can pre-order Resident Evil 2 and the collector’s edition right now at GameStop or EB Games. Resident Evil 2 launches on January 25 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.