Is Resident Evil 2 and 3 remake connected?

Resident Evil 3 Remake is simultaneously a prequel and sequel to Resident Evil 2.

Is Resident Evil 3 a continuation of Resident Evil 2?

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is a 1999 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom originally for the PlayStation. It is the third game in the Resident Evil series and takes place almost concurrently with the events of Resident Evil 2.

Is Resident Evil 3 a prequel to 2?

Chronologically Resident Evil 3 starts before Resident Evil 2. Due to Nemesis shenanigans and possible coma, the story ends a day or two after Resident Evil 2 events come to pass.

Are any of the Resident Evil games connected?

Yes, they are (more or less) chronologically connected. Parts 2 & 3 occurs almost simultaneously in separate parts of the town though. And you also have the prequel RE0. But apart from that, they occur chronologically regarding release order.

Are Resident Evil 2 and 3 remake canon?

The only remake that is actually canon, is the 2002 remake, which was designed as the official version because Shinji Mikami just couldn't create the original RE game to his complete satisfaction in the 90s, because of hardware limitations of the era.

Timeline Connections and reference between Resident Evil 2 & 3 Remakes

Should I play RE2 remake before RE3 remake?

The chronology gets dicey with Resident Evil 3, but for the sake of simplicity, we recommend playing it after 2. The first part of RE 3 takes place before the events of RE 2; the second part takes place after. You could play halfway through 3, pause, play through 2, then return for the second half of 3.

Can I play Resident Evil 3 remake before 2?

But to answer the question of whether RE3 comes before RE2, yes, it does. As players experience Resident Evil 3, they will begin to notice events that take place prior to the events of Resident Evil 2.

Are Resident Evil 3 and 4 connected?

Resident Evil 3's primary antagonist Nemesis has a connection to Resident Evil 4's Las Plagas, which influences the T-Virus in unexpected ways. In 2020, a Resident Evil 3 remake hit shelves worldwide and revealed that Nemesis had an unexpected connection to Resident Evil 4.

In which order should I play Resident Evil?

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How does Resident Evil 2 and 3 connected?

Resident Evil 3 Remake is simultaneously a prequel and sequel to Resident Evil 2. Players take on the role of Jill Valentine as she mounts an escape from Raccoon City ahead of Leon and Claire's sojourn into town.

Where was Leon during RE3?

While not playable in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Leon makes an appearance during the epilogue. He's approached by a member of the US government about joining their ranks. Although the game doesn't reveal his answer, he's a full-fledged FBI agent by the time Resident Evil 4 rolls around.

How long does RE3 take place after RE2?

The second half of Resident Evil 3 takes place two days after the events of Resident Evil 2, which technically necessitates the somewhat strange split on this timeline.

How old is Leon in Resident Evil 2?

Leon was only twenty one during the events of RE2.

Do you need to play Resident Evil 2 to understand 3?

So, if you were wondering if the Resident Evil games need to be played in order, the answer is that, no, they don't. You may get a little more from them if you do, but it's not absolutely essential.

How old is Leon in re 4?

How old is Leon in Resident Evil (RE) 4 Remake? Leon Kennedy was 27 years old at the start of Resident Evil 4; his age hasn't changed in the remake, therefore he's the same as he was in the original Resident Evil 4 game or its Ultimate HD edition.

Do I need to play Resident Evil 1 2 and 3 before 4?

So do you need to play the previous Resident Evil games to understand what is going on? The simple answer to this question is no, you do not.

Is Alice in the Resident Evil games?

Newcomers to the long-running franchise are often confused about whether Alice is in a Resident Evil game since she resembles some of the Resident Evil games' best characters, but she has never appeared in any of the video games.

Should I play Resident Evil 2 and 3 before 4?

You do not need to play Resident Evil 3 or any other Resident Evil games before playing Resident Evil 4 Remake.

Is Resident Evil 3 the same as 2?

Related. Resident Evil 3 doesn't really let up from there. It's a much faster-paced game than Resident Evil 2, with a greater emphasis on action and far less focus on puzzle-solving or exploration. Ammo is in more plentiful supply, and the environments aren't particularly creepy.

Is Chris in re4?

This time we are jumping back into the shoes of Chris Redfield. Set five years after Leon's story in Resident Evil 4, Chris Redfeild (who has since left S.T.A.R.S and is now a part of the Bioterroism Securita Assessment Alliance (BSAA)) is dispatched to Kijuju in Africa.

Is Resident Evil 3 remake faithful?

Resident Evil 3 is a brilliant remake. It is faithful to the original 1999 PSX game, with updated gameplay and graphics, but Capcom has been able to deepen its storyline, characters and connections with RE2.

Is Resident Evil 2 remake longer than 3?

Without the two different protagonists, Resident Evil 3 runs significantly shorter than last year's game. Where Resident Evil 2 takes between six to eight hours to complete, the new title takes between four and six. The lack of puzzles means less time stuck figuring out what to do, so the shorter length makes sense.

How many hours is Resident Evil 3 remake?

If you're playing on the standard difficulty setting, fully exploring every area, and backtracking for items you might have missed, Resident Evil 3 will take around six hours to beat. If you skip on items and play on the Assisted difficulty level, however, your playthrough could be much shorter.

Does Resident Evil 3 remake have different endings?

There is only a single ending to Resident Evil 3. Despite the fact the game seems to give you a choice, and although the original had multiple endings, the remake instead has but a single ending – at least at the time of writing.