The survival horror classic reimagined. The original Resident Evil 2 was released in 1998 and has sold over 4,960,000 copies. The action centers are around rookie cop Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield. As they fight to survive a mysterious viral outbreak within Raccoon City. The 1998 original was hailed as a gaming masterpiece and propelled Resident Evil into mainstream pop culture and the entertainment you know today.