For those using the PC version (Classic or GOG), the community has created essential mods to modernize the graphics.
If you own the original physical discs, you can create a digital backup (ISO/BIN file) to play on an emulator. Resident Evil 2 (1998) Free Download
These files frequently contain malware, miners, or adware. For those using the PC version (Classic or
Available as a "PS1 Classic" on PS3, PSP, and PS Vita. 🖥️ Emulation (The Original Experience) Resident Evil 2 (1998) Free Download
The best modern emulator for the PlayStation 1 version. It offers features like 4K upscaling and texture filtering.
Old "cracked" versions of the game rarely run on modern Windows without extensive patching.