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VIDEO gaming's most famous zombie franchise is making a welcome return to PlayStation, PC and Xbox, with its most beloved title getting a remake.

Resident Evil 2 is out now, but there's some DLC on the way to add to the story and the experience once you're done with it.

 Resident Evil 2 returns in this surprise but massively hyped remake
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Resident Evil 2 returns in this surprise but massively hyped remake
 The full game will let players play as Claire Redfield too but she's not playable in the demo
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The full game will let players play as Claire Redfield too but she's not playable in the demo

When is Resident Evil 2 Remake available to download?

The original Resident Evil 2 was released in 1998 and has sold nearly five million copies.

The action centres 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 the franchise into mainstream pop culture.

The game is out now.

 The real-life RPD pop-up bar will contain an antidote to the plague responsible for the army of undead
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The real-life RPD pop-up bar will contain an antidote to the plague responsible for the army of undead

What is in the Deluxe Edition?

You get a few day-one DLC bonuses if you opt for the deluxe edition over the bog-standard one.

These include:

 All the costumes and bonuses you'll get with the deluxe edition
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All the costumes and bonuses you'll get with the deluxe edition

Leon Costume: Arklay Sheriff and Noir
Claire Costume: Military, Noir and Elza Walker

Bonus Weapon: Samurai Edge - Albert Model
Original soundtrack swap

 

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 Leon's low-poly model sticks out against the high-res backdrops, but the animations work perfectly
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Leon's low-poly model sticks out against the high-res backdrops, but the animations work perfectly

Will there be DLC after launch?

Yes, there will be.

So far, Leon '98 and Claire '98 low-poly skins have been revealed, alongside a new 'Ghost Survivors' mode.

The Ghost Survivors mode will tell the story from three untold perspectives -- a soldier, the gun shop owner and the mayor's daughter.

It will be available for free on February 15.

The skins, meanwhile, will be released for free on March 22.