Resident Evil 2 is getting a fully-fledged remake, Capcom has announced.

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The project is in development at Capcom's R&D Division 1, with Yoshiaki Hirabayashi leading the charge. It's worth noting that Hirabayashi also served as the producer on this year's remake of the original Resident Evil.Check out the announcement video below for more details."You've been telling us for years that you want Resident Evil 2 to be remade, and we haven't been able to make it happen...until now!" Hirabayashi said in Capcom's "Special Message" announcement. "We at R&D Division 1 will do our best to take on your feedback and deliver the gameplay experience you've been waiting for."No specific release window or platforms were announced; however, it looks like the project may be quite a ways off, as Hirabayashi added: "It will be some time before we can bring you an update on this project."For more on Capcom's popular horror franchise, be sure to check out our review of the recently released remake of the original Resident Evil.

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