Resident Evil 2 (2019) Timeline ( Real )

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January 21, 1998

Original Resident Evil 2 Game Release

The original Resident Evil 2 game was released for the PlayStation.

announcement
December 11, 2015

Announcement of Resident Evil 2 Remake

Capcom announced the development of the Resident Evil 2 remake, generating excitement among fans.

media
June 13, 2018

Resident Evil 2 Remake Reveal Trailer Released

Capcom released the first reveal trailer for the Resident Evil 2 remake at E3, showcasing updated graphics and gameplay.

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January 25, 2019

Resident Evil 2 Remake Release

The Resident Evil 2 remake was officially released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

Resident Evil 2 (2019) Timeline ( Fictional )

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September 29, 1998

Leon Kennedy Arrives in Raccoon City

Leon S. Kennedy arrives in Raccoon City for his first day as a police officer, just as the outbreak unfolds.

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September 29, 1998

Leon and Claire Meet in Raccoon Police Department

Leon and Claire meet in the nearly overrun RPD building and start working together to survive.

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September 30, 1998

Destruction of the G-Virus Sample

Leon and Claire successfully destroy the G-virus sample to prevent further devastation.

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September 30, 1998

Evacuation of Raccoon City Begins

Military forces initiate evacuation of survivors from the quarantined city before launching a missile strike.

catastrophe
September 30, 1998

Destruction of Raccoon City

To contain the outbreak, the U.S. government launches missiles that destroy the entire Raccoon City.