Biohazard 2 Official Guidebook Translation

In July 1998, a series of grizzly incidents occurred in the forests surrounding the small Midwestern American town of Raccoon City. The situation was seemingly brought under control with the deployment of the city police’s special unit, S.T.A.R.S. However, despite the many casualties, the truth behind the incident was never reported—and was quietly buried in darkness. As everyday life resumed, people gradually lost interest. It all seemed… over.

Two months passed. As autumn deepened in the forests surrounding Raccoon, it began again—far beneath the surface, where no one could see. A creeping madness, one that would twist ordinary life beyond recognition, began to close in on the peaceful city of Raccoon.

At first, it seemed like some strange illness. Citizens reported itching skin, fever, and a gradual loss of consciousness. But in truth, it was the same as the mansion incident. An unseen, demonic virus—this time spreading throughout the entire city.

Cut off from the outside world, Raccoon City became an isolated island. And now… the tragedy of biohazard was about to repeat itself once more. A long, endless night—painted in blood and flesh—had begun.

Leon S. Kennedy

Height: 178cm

Weight: 70.2kg

Age: 21

Blood Type: A

Personal Item: Lighter

PROFILE:

A rookie police officer who took an interest in the series of gruesome incidents occurring around Raccoon City and volunteered for assignment there. His sense of duty and justice is exceptionally strong, and he displays remarkable initiative—far beyond what one would expect from someone with no field experience. However, his tendency to be careless with time is somewhat excessive. In fact, one of the reasons he became so deeply involved in the incident was that, on his very first day, he showed up for duty after sunset—an extraordinary level of lateness.

OBSERVATIONS:

There are not many direct clues in the game about Leon’s personality. However, a few details allow us to infer his character. The jeep he uses to travel to Raccoon City appears to be his personal vehicle. And although he is never shown smoking, he carries a lighter—suggesting he’s an active young man who enjoys the outdoors. Furthermore, he handles the military-grade handgun Desert Eagle with ease. Given its power, this indicates that his firearms proficiency far exceeds that of an average police officer. His background prior to his assignment remains unknown, but it’s clear that his survival skills are exceptionally high.

The Desert Eagle boasts a massive .50 caliber, one of the largest available for a handgun.

Firing .50 Action Express (A.E.) rounds produces tremendous recoil—so much so that even trained professionals cannot handle it easily. It is a weapon that demands both skill and physical strength.

Claire Redfield

Height: 169cm

Weight: 52.4kg

Age: 19

Blood Type: O

Personal Item: Lockpick

PROFILE:

A lively and curious college student who handles a motorcycle with ease. It has been two months since she last heard from her brother, Chris Redfield, a member of the Raccoon Police Department’s special unit S.T.A.R.S. Concerned that his disappearance might be connected to the gruesome incidents rumoured at the time, she travels alone to Raccoon City. By nature, she is strong-willed and somewhat reckless, insisting on acting independently rather than relying on others. This tendency often ends up causing trouble for Leon, whom she meets by chance. She is also highly dexterous—skilled enough to pick a simple lock using nothing more than a safety pin—an unusual talent for a college student.

OBSERVATIONS:

In the vast United States, most people rely on cars for transportation, so those who choose motorcycles tend to be genuinely passionate riders. Claire, who rode all the way to Raccoon City without hesitation, can be considered a dedicated motorcyclist. The oversized survival knife she carries on her shoulder—somewhat out of place for her appearance—is a style inherited from her brother. It suggests just how strongly she has been influenced by Chris, who is six years older than her. Her ability to handle a grenade launcher with ease may also be the result of training she received from him, possibly drawing from his own military experience.

Unlike Japan, gasoline is inexpensive in the United States, making it a country built around cars. For travelling long distances at high speed across such a vast land, motorcycles—easily affected by the wind—aren’t exactly ideal. That’s precisely why Claire can be considered a rider with real conviction.

Ada Wong

Age: Unknown

Blood Type: AB

Personal Item: Photograph

PROFILE:

As her name suggests, she is of Chinese descent. Perhaps due to her distinctly Eastern features, she appears completely unfazed even inside the police station overrun with zombies.

She is the girlfriend of John (Resident Evil character), an Umbrella researcher who was mentioned by name in the previous instalment. Having lost contact with him about six months earlier, she seems to have come to Raccoon City in search of clues. Despite this, her demeanour remains remarkably cool, showing little outward concern for whether her lover is alive or dead. She speaks very little and carries an air of mystery about her.

OBSERVATIONS:

Ada’s shooting style is distinctive—she fires with the gun held sideways. This style has become popular in films in recent years and is said to help prevent the muzzle from rising upward due to recoil. While it is not a formally recognized shooting technique, her familiarity with it suggests that she is highly experienced with firearms. Moreover, her skill appears to be grounded in practical, real-world combat experience.

Due to the structure of the human body, when using a standard firing stance, the elbows tend to bend in order to absorb recoil. By turning the gun sideways, the strain from the recoil increases, but it allows for more accurate rapid fire. Ada’s quick-draw shooting—especially when not under player control—is particularly impressive.

Sherry Birkin

Age: 12

Blood Type: O

Personal Item: Pendant

PROFILE:

A young girl who escaped the outbreak in Raccoon City and fled to the police station ahead of others. Claire discovers her while she is being chased by zombies, and the two eventually begin traveling together. She is the only daughter of William Birkin and Annette Birkin; both Umbrella researchers deeply connected to the incident. Around her neck hangs a large pendant containing a photograph of her and her parents. Unaware of a secret tied to her own existence, she becomes the target of relentless pursuit by a mysterious creature—an unfortunate girl caught in the center of the tragedy.

OBSERVATIONS:

Having parents so devoted to their research, she was unable to receive the love and attention she naturally deserved. As a result, she has become extremely wary of others and strongly shy—
but this can be seen as a reflection of her loneliness. Once she opens up to someone, however, she tends to become deeply attached. Even in dangerous situations, she may sulk by crouching down or try to hold hands—as if trying to reclaim the affection she was never given.

When standing beside Claire, Sherry tries to take her hand. And if even a small distance opens between them, she seems to feel abandoned—curling up on the spot to draw attention or clinging to her repeatedly. The fact that there are so many moments where she seeks physical closeness like this likely reflects just how lonely she is.

Ben Bertolucci

A highly capable freelance journalist known for his sharp instincts. Suspicious that the gruesome incidents in Raccoon City—despite claiming numerous victims—remained unsolved, he came to the city about a month ago to investigate and uncover the truth. After probing into the affairs of Police Chief Irons, he was detained in a holding cell at the Raccoon Police Department. However, once the incident began, he quickly sensed the danger and, using a key he had stolen from a guard, locked himself inside a cell for safety.

True to his reputation, his skills as a journalist are first-rate. He has managed to gather information about Umbrella from the otherwise tight-lipped citizens of Raccoon City and is believed to have already obtained critical evidence regarding the incident. While he can be somewhat obsessed with money and driven by ambition, at his core he possesses the spirit of a journalist determined to expose corruption and wrongdoing to the light.

Brian Irons

The chief of the Raccoon Police Department, widely respected as a gentle leader dedicated to protecting the city and its citizens. However, beneath that façade lies a very different man—one driven by greed, with long-rumoured ties to Umbrella. He has shown little interest in continuing investigations into the series of gruesome incidents around Raccoon City, and there is evidence that he deliberately suppressed testimony from surviving members of S.T.A.R.S. These actions have raised strong suspicions that he was attempting to cover up the truth in order to protect Umbrella.

Further investigation by the federal authorities revealed disturbing details from his past— including two separate incidents of sexual assault during his student years, a history wholly unbefitting a police officer. Taken together, these fragments paint the picture of an extremely dangerous individual—someone incapable of restraint, and with little regard for the line between right and wrong.

Zombies

People transformed into living corpses by the effects of the T-virus. Most were once citizens of Raccoon City, but they have now lost all human reason—driven only by an overwhelming hunger. Their muscles have already begun to deteriorate, and their congested skin is peeling away in places, exposing bone beneath. Their abnormal vitality is the result of the virus’s accelerated metabolic activity, which requires enormous amounts of energy to sustain. As a result, they wander endlessly in search of human flesh, consuming it compulsively to replenish that energy.

If this supply cannot keep up and their energy is depleted, they become unable to move—and ultimately fall victim to other zombies, meeting their end. The powerful gastric acid they use as an attack is believed to serve a dual purpose—rapidly digesting the food they consume once it enters their bodies.

Zombie Dog

A Doberman from the Raccoon Police Department infected with the T-virus. In this case, muscle deterioration is less severe than in human zombies, so it retains its speed and agility. Near the kennel where it was kept was a manhole leading to the sewers.

Contaminated organisms that entered from there are believed to have caused the infection. Furthermore, when already-infected dogs attacked and injured their handlers, it is thought that this led to a rapid increase in infections within the station.

Giant Spider

A spider that has undergone extraordinary growth due to chemical contamination in wastewater. As it increased in size, it could no longer hunt using webs and instead captures prey directly. However, it still retains many of its natural behaviours—moving freely along walls while spitting venom. In addition to its hunger, it has a strong reproductive instinct.

Female spiders carry numerous spiderlings inside their bodies. Individuals found in the sewers (treatment facilities) that show no signs of carrying young are believed, in most cases, to be male.

Infected Crow

Crows originally native to the Raccoon Forest surrounding Raccoon City. As a result of the incident, numerous corpses were left throughout the city, drawing them into urban areas in search of food. Although they show little outward physical change, their appetite and aggression have clearly increased—providing indirect evidence of secondary infection by the T-virus.

Giant Moth Larva

The larval stage of the Giant Moth before it develops into its adult form. It spits a sticky fluid at small animals, immobilizing them before feeding. It is attracted to heat, reacting to sources such as human body temperature and even the warmth generated by computers.

Giant Moth

A moth originally kept for experimentation that grew to enormous size due to exposure to chemical agents. As its body enlarged, the balance between its wings and body deteriorated, leaving it only able to fly by dragging its abdomen along. The powder characteristic of moths has increased in proportion to its size, and its toxicity has grown just as significantly. Compared to the number of eggs and larvae, there are relatively few adult Giant Moths. This is likely because their abnormal size reduces the success rate of reaching full maturity.

Ivy

A plant-based bio-organic weapon created using data from Plant 42, which was researched in the mansion. There is a clear resemblance in the bud-like structure of its hands. One of the main challenges of enabling plant organisms to move independently—how to obtain water—has been solved by allowing it to absorb moisture directly from the air through its surface. As a result, it is extremely sensitive to pollutants in the atmosphere, but it also possesses a high capacity to adapt to environmental changes. Its slow, deliberate movements are believed to be due to the way it manipulates internal fluids to move its various parts.

Large Roach

A cockroach inhabiting the sewers, measuring around 30–40 cm in length. Due to exposure to the T-virus, it has undergone rapid growth and is now large enough to prey on rats as its primary food source. When attacking, it targets soft areas of its prey and bites down. If a human is attacked, it may tear into the carotid artery, potentially resulting in death.

Licker

A grotesque creature born when a zombie’s body is further consumed by the T-virus, triggering a sudden mutation. As it transforms from a standard zombie, its skeletal structure becomes heavily altered, resulting in distinct traits such as quadrupedal movement and an exposed brain. With the skin that once covered its body peeling away, new muscle tissue forms underneath, greatly enhancing its speed and explosive power. Although it loses its eyes in the process, its hearing becomes extraordinarily developed—allowing it to accurately track prey using sound alone.

Giant Alligator

An alligator that lived in the sewers, mutated by the effects of the T-virus into a massive, dinosaur-like creature reaching up to 10 meters in length. It inhabits a garbage disposal area littered with bulky waste such as discarded refrigerators. As a result, it has developed the habit of biting anything in front of it first—using its jaws to determine hardness, shape, and whether it is alive. Originally kept as a household pet, it no longer retains any trace of its former domesticated nature.

Tyrant

The ultimate form of a T-virus Bio-Organic Weapon, created by Umbrella through the culmination of its bioweapons research. This model is an evolution of the Code: T-002 Tyrant that previously went out of control in the mansion incident. In addition to enhanced regenerative abilities, it can now be made to act in accordance with given commands.

Although large in stature, it achieves a more human-like appearance, greatly increasing its practicality as a biological weapon. If further miniaturization is achieved, it may become possible to disguise B.O.W.s as humans and infiltrate enemy territory.

Super Tyrant

An irregular form that occurs when the Tyrant’s life-support functions reach their limit, causing its restraints to be released and triggering a dramatic physical transformation. Traces of the T-002 model can still be seen throughout its body.

G-Creatures

G-Creatures are extraordinary lifeforms whose physical abilities have been enhanced to extreme levels by the effects of the G-virus. Since they are not officially recognized as Umbrella B.O.W.s, they are provisionally referred to as “G-Creatures.” When a human is infected with the G-virus, their body is rapidly overtaken by G-cells, causing continuous and dramatic changes in their physical form. In this sense, the G-virus can be seen as a virus that induces “evolution,” transforming humans into entirely different organisms. G-Creatures reproduce by implanting embryos into human hosts. However, if there is insufficient genetic compatibility between the original host and the new one, a severe rejection reaction occurs—resulting in the parasite destroying the host from within.

Stage 1 G

Its asymmetrical form—marked by a greatly enlarged right shoulder—still retains traces of its human origin, making its grotesque appearance all the more striking. Even at this early stage of mutation, it possesses durability far beyond that of a zombie. Its right arm, overtaken by G-cells, exhibits tremendous strength—powerful enough to tear through iron bars with ease. It occasionally displays unsteady, almost dizzy movements, likely due to the significant increase in body mass caused by the transformation into a G-creature.

Stage 2 G

The spread of G-cells has advanced across nearly the entire upper body, excluding the left arm. In addition to the original human head, a new head has formed near the spine. Along with this, the internal skeletal structure has undergone major transformation. The claws on the enlarged right arm are believed to be sharpened extensions of the hand bones, capable of extending and retracting. Based on its appearance, it also seems that the G-creature has developed an entirely new brain.

Stage 3 G

The proliferating G-cells have spread to the lower body, and eyeball-like tissue has newly formed on the left thigh. The auxiliary arm that began developing in the second stage has now matured to the point of being nearly indistinguishable from a normal arm. Meanwhile, the original arm, now greatly enlarged and extending from the back, creates a silhouette reminiscent of a winged demon. The swollen chest is believed to house an enlarged heart, suggesting that the circulatory system has also undergone significant mutation.

Stage 4 G

The ongoing transformation of G is driven by the proliferation of G-cells, but it can also be triggered by an emergency regenerative response to life-threatening damage. At this stage, it abandons bipedal movement and takes on a beast-like form, gaining a level of mobility that would be impossible in a humanoid body. The massive jaws integrated into its chest and head are believed to facilitate more aggressive feeding, supporting the idea that its energy demands have increased in proportion to its growing size.

Stage 5 G

Reflecting the massive amount of food it has consumed in its previous stage, its body mass and volume have increased to an unprecedented level. The four arms it once possessed have transformed into tentacle-like appendages, giving it a flexible, almost soft-bodied form capable of infiltrating tight spaces with ease. Undigested material covering its surface includes recognizable chunks of human flesh, indicating that it has been consuming zombies within the facility as a source of energy.

Tragedy at the Gun Shop: City Area Image Story:

Robert Kendo, owner of the Kendo Gun Shop, followed with his eyes the broad, youthful back of the young man who had just entered his store—overflowing with vitality. The officer, newly assigned to the Raccoon Police Department, probably hadn’t yet recovered from the shock of seeing the hordes of zombies roaming the city. And yet, to Kendo, the energy surging through him seemed completely undiminished—even in a situation consumed by madness and despair.

“…But listen—Raccoon’s a city of the dead now. No one’s making it out alive. No one… Damn it! When did I end up in some paperback world—like something out of Richard Stark or Stephen King?”

Guarding the entrance to his shop—the only place he could still call safe—Robert realized he was gripping the stock of his Remington M1100-P shotgun so tightly his fingers had turned white. How long would he have to wait here for this endless nightmare to end? His supply of shotgun shells was running low. And the H&K VP70 in the young officer’s hands likely wouldn’t even be enough to stop those cursed walking corpses. A single 9mm round to the heart wouldn’t kill them. Like something straight out of a splatter film, you had to blow their heads clean off…

By habit, detailed firearm specs surfaced in his mind without effort, and Robert gave a bitter, self-mocking smile. Knowing too much only made things harder. If only he still had the custom Desert Eagle he’d delivered to his S.T.A.R.S. friend Barry Burton the other day… Those .50 AE rounds could take down even an elephant.

Then, suddenly—something moved beyond the thick display window. Narrowing his eyes, Robert peered out into the darkness of the street. Pale, swollen fingers pressed against the glass. Skin sloughed and hanging loose, revealing raw, dark-red flesh beneath—the fingers of the dead. In an instant, countless hands pressed against the reinforced glass, separating the outside world from the shop.

The dead, their clouded white eyes wide with hunger for living flesh, stared straight at Robert.

Then—he recognized one of the faces. A chill shot down his spine like an electric shock. It was the owner of the ARUKAS clothing shop a few doors down—his face pale and decayed, pressed against the glass, staring at him. Just days ago, they’d gone out drinking together.

The scream that tore from Robert’s throat—like a ship’s horn—and the shattering of the window under the pressure of the dead happened almost at the same time.

Even as shards of glass tore into their bodies, the zombies—feeling no pain—surged forward and fell upon him all at once. Overpowered by their monstrous strength, he was dragged to the floor before he could even raise his gun. The shotgun blast he fired in desperation tore uselessly through empty air.

His vocal cords spasmed with terror—he could no longer even scream. One of the undead sank its teeth into his abdomen, pulling out his intestines and devouring them before his eyes. It felt unreal—like something happening in another world. His sense of pain… even his sense of reality… had gone numb. He almost felt like laughing. They were tearing into his cheeks. His ears. Blood sprayed from his shredded throat like a fountain.

This is a dream… it has to be a dream…

“What the hell… damn it!!” The young officer—Leon—shouted in anguish, gunfire ringing out in rapid succession. Those were the last sounds Robert Kendo ever heard.

His consciousness sank into darkness—into an eternal sleep from which he would never awaken. Into a night that would never end.

Lonely Sherry: Police Station Image Story: Bottom of Form

Sherry was always alone. In the large, empty, slightly cold house where no one else was ever there, her mom and dad stayed overnight at the lab almost every day, absorbed in their research—as if they had forgotten about her entirely. So she ate alone. She would take the frozen food they had stocked up, throw it into the microwave, and eat it by herself—without saying a single word. Sherry hated that kind of food. But she kept eating it anyway, believing that once it was gone, her parents would come home. But even when the freezer was empty… they didn’t come back.

“Instead, Mom called and told me to go to the police station. When I asked what was wrong, she wouldn’t tell me. She sounded irritated, then angry, then suddenly like she was about to cry… She shouted, ‘Leave the house right now!’ and hung up.”

Sometimes Sherry talked to herself in her mind. If she didn’t, she felt like she might disappear—like she wasn’t really there. At school, she was alone too. After moving to Raccoon City, she had been separated from her old friends. She wasn’t very good at making new ones. Most of the other kids’ parents worked for Umbrella or affiliated companies… but for some reason, they seemed afraid of—or uncomfortable around—her parents, who were supposed to be important researchers. Because of that, it felt like the other kids kept their distance from Sherry too.

“So I went to the police station by myself. The bus never came, no matter how long I waited, so I walked…It wasn’t that far. But the town felt strange. There was no one around, and sometimes I could hear people groaning from inside buildings… Then it started getting dark, and creepy people who just kept moaning came out into the streets. I’d seen them on TV—zombies. Scary monsters that eat people. So I hid so they wouldn’t find me and ran all the way to the police station.”

At some point, Sherry had become good at running away. No—it would be more accurate to say that running away was the only thing she could do. She was lonely, but even more than that, she was afraid. Even when her parents occasionally came home, they would only talk to each other about their research, as if they didn’t even see her. So she stopped trying to seek their affection.

If she tried and was rejected, it would hurt more—so it was easier to pretend she wasn’t there at all. She stopped trying to connect with others. It was easier to run away. Easier than realizing no one cared about her. The other Sherry inside her—the timid one— always kept her heart shut tight.

“There were lots of zombies inside the police station too. Some of them were even wearing police uniforms… it was really scary… But there were places adults couldn’t fit through, so I could keep escaping. I’m good at running away. And hiding…”

She really just wanted someone to hold her. She wanted to be able to act like a normal child her age—to be selfish, to be spoiled by her parents. She wanted them to say, “We love you.” She wanted to be held. She wanted to know—clearly—that someone saw her. But she didn’t have the courage.

“Mom wasn’t there after all… But I thought I heard Dad’s voice from somewhere. So I stopped hiding and went to look for him. And then… from the darkness… something with one big eye was staring at me. I got scared and ran away again… I heard a woman’s voice too… but it wasn’t Mom’s—and it could’ve been a zombie, right?”

That’s not true. The truth is, she’s more afraid of people than monsters. She’s afraid of opening her heart—of being rejected. Yes… Sherry—I know. The one pretending to be strong, acting like she’s fine on her own even now—that’s the other Sherry inside her. The scared one.

“Oh—someone’s coming again. They’re chasing me. I have to run. I’m scared. Let’s run. Hurry, hurry—”

The Demon’s Roar: R.P.D. Basement Image Story:

It looked like one of the walking dead. Clad in blood-soaked clothes, its pale, lifeless face showed no expression. Dragging its feet, moving with slow, deliberate steps through the underground passage—it could easily have been mistaken for just another zombie that had wandered into the Raccoon Police Department.

…but it wasn’t.

Instead of the vacant, white, hollow eyes of the living dead, a faint red glow—like fresh blood—burned within its gaze. Its right arm was grotesque, the skin completely stripped away to reveal dark red muscle tissue, its shape twisted unnaturally, completely out of proportion with the left.

Even its footsteps were wrong. Each step landed with a heavy, crushing thud—like that of a giant weighing nearly 300 kilograms. As though something impossibly dense filled that corpse’s body…

Perhaps drawn by the sound, a creature appeared from around the corner. It was a grotesque thing—as if all the flesh had been melted away from a human body, even the bones stripped clean. Its exposed brain pulsed like a living organism of its own, and its long tongue writhed like a separate creature. Its eyes had completely degenerated, leaving no trace. Clinging to the ceiling like an amphibian, it slithered forward. A far more dangerous monster than any zombie— known among the officers as a Licker.

Devoid of sight, the Licker hunted using only its highly developed hearing. It judged the figure before it to be nothing more than a slow, fleshy zombie—easy prey. It failed to recognize the obvious abnormality. Suddenly, it dropped from the ceiling, descending upon the figure’s head—its tongue hardening instantly into a spear, aiming to crush the skull and brain in a single strike.

A wet, sickening impact echoed. Then—silence. And once more, those heavy, dragging footsteps could be heard…slowly… moving away.

Left behind was what remained of the Licker—crushed so thoroughly it no longer resembled its original form. A corpse, flattened like roadkill.

“…Outta gas… damn it. My luck’s run dry.”

Ben Bertolucci slammed his lighter against the wall, then bit down on the unlit cigarette filter and spat it out. He lay back on the narrow cot, then quickly got up again, pacing restlessly around the cramped holding cell. The iron bars that should have protected him now felt disturbingly unreliable.

He had crossed plenty of dangerous lines in his life. He’d faced pressure. He’d brushed against death more than once. That’s how he got his scoops. He trusted his luck.

“If you asked for ten sharp freelance reporters in America, anyone who knows their stuff would name Ben Bertolucci. And now? This time… I don’t think I’m making it out. Damn it—what the hell did Umbrella do? If I survive this, I could win a Pulitzer…”

He kicked the bars and thought of the two who had gone to find a way out—a rookie-looking cop, and a mysterious woman searching for an Umbrella researcher. The woman didn’t seem ordinary…but still, the idea that the two of them could find a way out of Raccoon City seemed impossible. Even so, waiting here to starve to death wasn’t exactly appealing either. In the end, all he could do was trust them—and wait.

Then—He heard the cell block door open. Footsteps approached. Slow… heavy footsteps. A chill crept up his spine.

“…Hey… is that you, officer?” he called, his voice trembling.

No answer. Only the sound of those footsteps, quickening slightly.

Ben rattled the bars, confirming they were still locked tight. No zombie could break through this.

As expected, one came into view. Shambling forward, its left side turned toward him, it appeared beyond the bars. No problem. As long as he could stand the smell, the cop would take care of it when he got back… He forced a stiff smile, trying to stay calm.

The “zombie” turned toward him. And then he saw it—That grotesque right arm. The upper arm split open with a wet crack, and from within, a massive eyeball emerged—staring directly at him. This was no zombie.

The moment the creature grabbed him, the iron-bar door gave way effortlessly. Its overwhelming strength crushed the lock and structure alike.

Ben’s scream was drowned out by the creature’s roar, vibrating through the air. From its right arm, a tube-like appendage shot forward, forcing its way into his mouth. Something slid down his throat. A sharp pain pierced his lungs.

As his consciousness faded, Ben saw the creature’s giant eye narrow—almost as if in satisfaction.

Ben’s fate had been sealed. Perhaps from the very moment he set foot in Raccoon City…

Ada’s Turmoil: Sewer Image Story

It happened just as Leon and Ada stepped off the small lift. There—far closer than expected stood a figure in the connecting corridor. A white lab coat fluttered, and brownish-blonde hair caught the dim glow of the work lights.

—A zombie!?

Before Leon, delayed for a split second, could even raise his shotgun, the figure bolted—like a startled animal. From the slender back as it fled, Leon realised it was a woman. And more importantly—she wasn’t a zombie. She was alive.

Ada didn’t hesitate for even a moment. She immediately gave chase, disappearing down the side passage. Her decisiveness and speed were astonishing—so much so that even Leon, trained at the police academy, was taken aback. It was almost reflexive… as if she were used to situations like this. But Leon had seen it. Just before the woman turned her back, there had been a dull gleam—a handgun in her hand.

She saw us. Even if only for a second, she knew we weren’t zombies. Then why did she run? If anything… that means she sees us as enemies—!

“Wait! Ada!”

But Ada had already reached the end of the T-junction. The moment she turned the corner—

Gunshots rang out. Once. Twice.

“Watch out!” Leon lunged toward Ada at the same instant the third shot echoed. Unlike the first two stray shots, this one was aimed true—straight at Ada. Had it hit, it would have pierced her heart—or shattered her leg.

But it didn’t. Because in that instant, Leon had taken her place in the line of fire.

Two more shots struck the far wall—then the sound of the fleeing woman’s footsteps faded into the distance. Ada pushed herself up and looked down at Leon, who had collapsed as if shielding her. A deep crimson stain spread across the left side of his uniform—like a blooming rose. He didn’t move.

“Leon!?” Her expression tightened as she quickly examined the wound—then she let out a faint breath of relief. The bullet had missed any vital organs, passing cleanly between his left collarbone and shoulder blade. No sign of shattered bone—he had simply lost consciousness from the impact and pain.

He did this… to protect me… What an idiot… what a—

“…That woman… she’s going to pay for that.” Ada only looked at Leon for a moment longer.

When she stood, her expression had changed completely—no longer the cool detachment she usually wore, but something fierce, like a predator facing its prey. The mask of restraint fell away.

Now she was a hunter.

She kicked open the door at the end of the passage and leapt into the sewer below, where murky water flowed. At the edge of her vision, she caught sight of the hem of the woman’s lab coat being pulled into a large ventilation duct above a ladder. Kicking up filthy water, Ada sprinted forward and grabbed the ladder, climbing after her.

As she raced through the vent, Ada questioned herself.

Why am I this worked up? Is it because Leon got hurt… for me?

She shook her head lightly. She refused to accept that she had lost control—that she was acting out of anger.

That woman… she has to be an Umbrella researcher. If that’s true, she must know something about John…That’s right. I’m doing this for my own objective. If I let something like being saved by some naïve do-gooder affect me, then I—

Even as she told herself that, she knew she couldn’t suppress the emotions rising within her.

Idiot… Leon. Clueless, honest… painfully straightforward Leon…

As if to steady herself, Ada tightened her grip on her handgun, feeling its cold, solid weight. The familiar sensation calmed her racing thoughts.

She slid down the ladder and landed in what appeared to be a control room within the sewage treatment facility—a landing so precise it spoke of specialized training.

But the moment she moved again—A gunshot echoed. Her Browning Hi-Power was knocked from her hand, clattering across the floor. Too far to reach in time.

“Don’t move!” A sharp voice cut through the darkness. From the shadows, the woman in the white lab coat stepped forward—gun raised, its muzzle glinting faintly as it pointed directly at Ada.

The Tyrant’s Assault: Vacant Factory Image Story:

“What kind of company… is Umbrella?” Claire couldn’t help but groan the words aloud. The moment she saw the scene spreading out beyond the decaying factory’s rail yard, the question slipped from her lips.

On the desolate plains outside Raccoon City stood countless factory buildings—abandoned, lifeless. Bathed in the light of the full moon, they shimmered faintly blue in the darkness, as if slick with moisture. To Claire, it felt like staring at the inner lining of some impossibly huge creature’s stomach. But that wasn’t what truly shook her.

Right before her—A massive vertical shaft yawned open. Roughly twenty meters across, an octagonal pit plunged straight down into the earth. The railway from the depot ended abruptly here—meaning a massive lift, disguised as a turntable, must have once occupied this space.

Leon, who had gone ahead, had likely activated it and descended into the secret underground laboratory hidden below.

Peering into the shaft, Claire felt a wave of dizziness. It was deep. Far too deep. Moonlight couldn’t reach the bottom—only a dense, suffocating darkness pooled below. Like a bottomless abyss leading straight to the underworld.

No…that wasn’t just imagination. Because Umbrella had been digging up something far worse than darkness down there—A hellish plague. A biological-altering virus.

The sheer scale of Umbrella, glimpsed through this absurd hidden facility, began to weigh heavily on Claire. Even she—someone who rarely gave in to despair—felt her resolve falter.

No matter how hard one person fights…maybe this has already gone too far…

The thought crept in—and wouldn’t go away. But Claire shook her head sharply. Get a grip.

Her brother, Chris Redfield, had survived the mansion incident and gone to Europe with his comrades to take down this monstrous corporation. Even while isolated within the Raccoon Police Department, he had never given up.

So how could I?

And Claire had something else to protect. A small, fragile life that had opened its heart to her—
Sherry Birkin. To save that girl…to survive this endless night together—There was no option but to keep fighting.

“And Leon hasn’t given up either…I can’t lose to him.”

Forcibly driving away her doubt, Claire began searching for a way to call the lift back. She climbed down along the scaffolding attached to the shaft and entered a maintenance area.

The space was filled with thick support pillars and machinery that seemed to supply air to the underground facility. A deafening mechanical roar shook the air. Her own footsteps on the metal grating were barely audible.

If I can’t hear anything… I won’t notice if something gets close. A flicker of unease crossed her mind, but she stayed alert, scanning front and back as she moved forward.

At the far end, a bank of surveillance monitors lined the wall. Beside them, she found what looked like a key on a console and quickly stuffed it into her pocket. She remembered a control panel in the room where she had left Sherry—this might be for that.

Then—Something moved.

One of the monitors—the only one still functioning. Claire leaned in. It showed the corridor she had just passed through.

She froze. From within the screen, a pair of lifeless, emotionless eyes stared straight at her. A towering bald figure, easily over two meters tall, dressed in a moss-green military coat. His face—pale, rigid—like a carved stone mask, devoid of expression. Claire knew him. The relentless pursuer who had been dropped into the Raccoon Police Department from an unidentified helicopter. The one who had hunted them ever since. She already knew—This thing was not human. No matter how many bullets she fired, it never died. Through repeated encounters, she had come to understand: It was a biological weapon with monstrous regenerative abilities. A perfect soldier, created with the T-virus—And now deployed to retrieve the G-virus.

Inside the monitor, the creature raised both fists. The next instant—The surveillance camera was smashed to pieces, and the image cut to black. The exit…was behind it. There was nowhere to run. And yet—There was no fear on Claire’s face. Instead—A fierce, almost exhilarated smile appeared. So this is it. A real enemy. Standing right in front of me. Good.

“Come on…I’ll crush you, Umbrella!”

She loaded acid rounds into her grenade launcher and raised it. There was no trace left of the frightened nineteen-year-old girl. Only a warrior—resolved to survive. Her eyes burned with sharp, unwavering determination.

The God Killer: Laboratory Image Story

A blow like a swinging log grazed Leon’s left shoulder. A blinding flash of pain washed his vision white—so intense it nearly knocked him unconscious. The bullet Annette Birkin had put into him earlier shifted again under the impact. In that split second where his awareness faltered, a merciless follow-up strike came crashing into him. His body lifted off the ground— and was hurled several meters sideways. Instinctively, he twisted—his right elbow slamming hard into his ribs. The sharp new pain jolted him back to consciousness. He tightened his grip on the Desert Eagle, nearly losing it in the impact. The weapon, modified with a ten-inch barrel, weighed over two kilograms. If his arm had been broken— there was no way he could still be holding it.

Perhaps it was the medicinal herbs he had taken in large doses to suppress bleeding and pain—

but Leon’s senses were razor-sharp. Even as he was still airborne, he had already confirmed he could keep fighting. He landed—absorbing the momentum, forcing himself not to collapse.

Then he looked up. And stared. At the embodiment of his own death. Standing before him was “G.” A being that had twisted its fate of death by turning itself into a living weapon through a new virus. But it was no longer human. Its body—mutated again and again—had grown to nearly three meters tall. What had once been a human arm had grotesquely expanded into a monstrous limb. From its torso sprouted additional arms—third, fourth—fully formed and functional. Its human head was gone—buried within the mass of proliferating G-cells. In its place—a new head, bulging from the spine like a deep-sea creature, let out a dry, chilling roar—

Was it a curse? Or the cry of a predator delighted by its prey?

The situation was hopeless. And yet—Leon raised the gun anyway.

Ada…

His body was already destroyed. During his escape from the Raccoon Police Department, he had pushed himself far beyond human limits. Broken ribs. A fractured shoulder blade from a near point-blank gunshot. Bruises, cuts—everywhere. Under normal circumstances, he should have been bedridden. His entire body screamed that it was at its limit—that one more push would tear it apart. But his mind…was even more exhausted. No—eroded. A part of his heart had been carved out—leaving behind a hollow void. There would never be a moment in his life
more painful than this one.

Why hadn’t he given up? Even now, a detached part of his mind kept asking—Wouldn’t it be easier… to just stop? To let the monster take him? The pain would last only a moment. And even if he survived—what he had lost…was gone forever.

Ada… why…?

But every time the thought of surrender crept in—her image flashed through his mind. She filled that hollow inside him—driving him forward with relentless force. Live, she seemed to say.

Leon lowered his stance, aimed at the raging beast—and pulled the trigger. The gun roared like an explosion. A brutal shock tore through both his arms. The .50 caliber Desert Eagle—one of the most powerful handguns in existence—delivered recoil strong enough to dislocate shoulders or shatter wrists. Every wound in his body reopened at once. Pain erupted through his nerves—like acid poured directly into them. It was enough agony to drive a man insane.

And yet—Leon did not stop. Grinding his teeth until they might crack, he forced his numb arms to endure the recoil—and fired again. As if he were trying to drown out the pain in his heart with the pain in his flesh.

The G-virus—the monstrous creation that had twisted countless lives—became the target of his hatred. That hatred kept him standing. He had to survive. To make Umbrella pay for treating human lives like nothing. To honour the woman who had wished for his survival.

The .50 Action Express rounds weren’t designed for penetration— but for destruction. Hollow-point bullets—designed to expand on impact, releasing devastating energy and tearing targets apart from within. Even through body armour, they could kill with sheer shock alone. One after another—Leon drove those rounds into G’s massive body.

Inside it—the bullets shattered bone, ripped through organs, reducing them to ruin. Even a biological weapon of its caliber could not endure such damage without consequence. After the fourth shot—G let out a scream and collapsed. But—only for a moment.

The next instant—its body began to mutate again. Before Leon’s eyes, its skeleton restructured itself—reshaping, evolving at terrifying speed. An arrogant evolution—as if it sought to surpass even God.

“…Are you watching, Ada…?” Leon muttered, his vision blurring from blood loss as he lined up his next shot. Through the sights—a six-legged monstrosity bared countless fangs, howling with hunger. “I’ll kill it…and I’ll survive—no matter what!”

With that vow—the Desert Eagle roared once more. The smoke rising from the barrel—was the signal flare of a war against a false god.

Two Separate Storylines:

A young police officer, Leon S. Kennedy, sped down a darkened highway in his jeep. He was already running dangerously late for his first day on the job at the Raccoon Police Department.

To make matters worse, he couldn’t raise the station over the radio—no matter how many times he tried. Still, Leon pressed on toward Raccoon City—unaware that he was heading straight into a nightmare.

At the same time, Claire Redfield rode into the city alone on her motorcycle. For weeks, she had been unable to contact her brother, Chris Redfield. Worried for his safety, she had come searching for him. Her destination was the same as Leon’s—the Raccoon Police Department, home of the S.T.A.R.S. unit Chris belonged to.

But before she could reach it, Claire stopped at a diner—and was suddenly attacked by zombies feasting on human flesh. Cornered and with no way out—she was saved by Leon. He too had been fleeing from the undead and burst through the diner’s back entrance just in time. With the zombie horde closing in, there was no chance of returning to their original vehicles. Instead, they jumped into an abandoned patrol car and made a desperate run for the police station.

But—a zombie hiding in the back seat attacked. The car crashed. Then, as if fate itself turned against them—a tanker truck, its driver already zombified, slammed into the wreck. The street erupted in flames. Leon and Claire barely escaped with their lives—but the blazing inferno forced them apart. Separated—they would each make their own way to the police station…alone.

Story A (Leon A + Claire B)

After the tragedy at the gun shop, Leon S. Kennedy finally reaches the front entrance of the Raccoon Police Department. What awaits him inside is not safety, but ruin. There he encounters Marvin Branagh, a senior officer on the brink of death. From Marvin, Leon learns of the city’s catastrophic collapse. Entrusting him with the search for any remaining survivors, Marvin’s life fades even as Leon sets out into the depths of the station. Yet no matter how far he searches, Leon finds no one. Only the wandering dead. And creatures far more grotesque. A sudden ambush by a Licker—its reptilian form clinging to walls, its movements swift and inhuman—forces Leon to confront a terrible truth. This place offers no refuge. The police station is no safer than the city itself.

Meanwhile, Claire Redfield makes her way into the building from the rear. At that moment, she witnesses a police helicopter crash upon the rooftop, engulfed in flames. As the fire spreads, another aircraft appears overhead. From it, a mysterious object is deployed. A Tyrant. A humanoid bio-organic weapon of overwhelming strength. Claire narrowly escapes its assault. Though she survives, the encounter leaves no doubt—this is no ordinary enemy, but something engineered for destruction.

Continuing her search, Claire eventually reaches the S.T.A.R.S. office, where she reunites with Leon. However, the person she seeks—her brother Chris Redfield—is nowhere to be found. In his place, only a diary remains. Its contents reveal fragments of a horrifying truth: the involvement of Umbrella, and the existence of a new virus beyond even the nightmare of the T-virus. The G-virus. With escape as their only remaining objective, Leon and Claire agree to split up, maintaining contact through radio communication as they search for a way out.

(The two scenarios differ slightly in the point at which Leon and Claire reunite. In Story A, Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield meet again inside the S.T.A.R.S. office. In contrast, in Story B, Claire leaves the office, discovers Sherry Birkin, and gives chase—only to encounter Leon shortly thereafter.)

During her exploration, Claire catches sight of a young girl fleeing in terror from zombies. She gives chase, but the girl slips away through a narrow passage beyond Claire’s reach. Believing there must be another route, Claire investigates further and uses an explosive charge to break open a blocked path. Beyond it, she discovers a hidden route leading toward the chief’s office.

There, she finally meets the girl—Sherry Birkin. Yet even as they meet, a distant, echoing roar reverberates through the station. Gripped by fear, Sherry runs off once more, vanishing into the labyrinth of corridors.

Not long before this, Leon—having found no survivors—returns to Marvin, only to witness the final consequence of infection. Marvin has succumbed to the virus. His humanity lost, he rises again as one of the undead. Leon grants him release. And descends further into darkness.

In the underground parking area, Leon encounters Ada Wong, a mysterious woman whose composure seems untouched by the surrounding horror. Guided in part by her knowledge, Leon clears the way forward and discovers a holding cell. Inside is Ben Bertolucci, a freelance journalist in hiding. Yet Ben refuses to leave. He speaks of something—something far worse than zombies. As if in answer, a distant roar echoes through the facility. Leon realizes the man’s fear is no delusion.

Proceeding through the kennel and into the sewer system, Leon continues his search. With Ada’s cooperation, he obtains the final key required within the station and locates the plugs necessary to open the sewer gate. But when he returns to the holding area—It is too late. Ben is attacked before his eyes. A parasitic organism bursts from within his body, tearing him apart from the inside. His life ends instantly, in a grotesque display of the virus’s horror.

Ada reappears only briefly, stating her intention to head toward Umbrella’s chemical plant. Without further explanation, she disappears once again. Left with no answers, Leon contacts Claire. He informs her that he will attempt escape through the sewers.

At that very moment, Claire has once again lost sight of Sherry. The girl, insisting that her father is searching for her, slips through a narrow gap and disappears into the sewer system. With no other choice, Claire resumes her search alone. All the while, the Tyrant continues its relentless pursuit.

After repeated encounters, Claire succeeds in unlocking a hidden passage connected to the chief’s office. There, she reunites with Sherry once more. Leaving her behind temporarily, Claire descends alone via an elevator into the depths below. What she discovers there is the truth behind Brian Irons. Once a respected police chief, Irons has long since fallen into corruption. Bribed by Umbrella and consumed by madness, he has turned even human lives into objects of grotesque display within his private chamber. When Claire uncovers this horror, Irons turns his weapon on her. But before he can act—Something emerges from below. A monstrous arm seizes him and drags him into the darkness, tearing him apart.

(You can see that the actions of “G” are reversed between the two scenarios. In Story A, “G” implants an embryo into Ben Bertolucci in the holding cell, and later attacks Brian Irons in the taxidermy room. In contrast, in Story B, it is Irons who is implanted with the embryo first, followed by Ben.)

The creature reveals itself soon after. Its body twisted beyond recognition, its form mutating even as Claire watches, a massive eye opens within its grotesquely enlarged arm. It is the same creature responsible for Ben’s death. Though she does not yet know this, Claire is forced into battle. Against overwhelming odds, she manages to repel the creature. Reuniting with Sherry, Claire escapes from the underground. Yet even as they flee—The nightmare does not end. The Tyrant continues its pursuit.

(In Story A, the corridor where Claire Redfield and Sherry Birkin witness the Tyrant is instead occupied by a wounded “G” in Story B. In either case, the encounter serves the same purpose: to block their path forward and force them into a dangerous confrontation.)

At that same time, Leon S. Kennedy, too, was confronting a grotesque creature blocking his path. Having escaped from Ben Bertolucci’s body, the parasite had grown into a loathsome, enlarged monstrosity—one that scattered masses of cells as it moved. Though forced into a difficult battle against this repulsive being, Leon ultimately succeeds in destroying it and opens the gate to the sewage treatment plant. Reuniting with Ada Wong, Leon proceeds into the sewers. There, however, they unexpectedly encounter a woman in a lab coat. When she opens fire, Leon shields Ada and suffers a serious wound, collapsing on the spot. Enraged, Ada pursues the fleeing woman.

Shortly afterward, Claire Redfield arrives in the sewers, having followed behind. While searching for Sherry Birkin—who has been swept away through a drainage channel—she discovers the wounded Leon. After he regains consciousness, Leon asks Claire to go after Ada, and she sets off in pursuit.

Meanwhile, Ada confronts the woman—Annette Birkin—and forces from her the truth behind the disaster in Raccoon City: the nature of the creature known as “G,” born from the G-virus, and the large-scale biohazard that has engulfed the entire city. Once she has finished speaking, Annette attempts to shoot Ada, but Ada seizes an opening and the two struggle. Their fight sends them falling from the passageway into a treatment pool below.

Soon after, Claire—having followed Ada—encounters Annette as she crawls out of the water, barely alive. Annette tells Claire that her daughter Sherry is somewhere within the sewers—and in her delirium, lets slip that the girl is carrying the G-virus. Having said this, Annette loses consciousness.

(Because Leon S. Kennedy takes the lead in Story A, while Claire Redfield advances first in Story B, the timing of Claire’s encounter with Annette Birkin differs slightly between the two.

In Story A, Claire comes across Annette after her struggle with Ada Wong, which ends with her falling into the treatment pool below.)

At the same time, Leon—having recovered enough to move—desperately tracks Ada’s path. In the garbage disposal area, he finds her under attack by a giant alligator. Acting as a decoy, Leon manages to lure the creature and destroy it in a massive explosion. However, weakened by the wound inflicted by Annette, he collapses once more. Ada tends to his injuries, and for a brief moment, a quiet stillness settles between them.

After administering first aid, the two press on toward Umbrella’s research facility. Boarding a ropeway constructed deep underground, they head toward an abandoned factory. Along the way, they are suddenly attacked by an unidentified creature. A massive claw tears through the roof of the cable car as though it were paper. Though it appears to retreat under Ada’s gunfire, the assault is not over. As the pair descend on a lift disguised as a turntable, the creature attacks again, inflicting a serious wound on Ada. This creature is the original “G”—the same one Claire had previously repelled beneath the police station, and one Leon now encounters for the first time. After a fierce battle, it appears to be defeated. Yet when Leon later carries the unconscious Ada into the laboratory’s security room, the creature’s body has vanished without a trace.

Meanwhile, Claire—having found Sherry—also arrives at the factory’s marshalling yard. As she attempts to call back the descending turntable lift, the Tyrant closes in on her once more. She narrowly evades it and begins her descent, but now the regenerated “G,” recovered from the earlier battle, attacks again. Whether from repeated strain or accumulated damage, the lift overheats and comes to an emergency stop midway down.

(In both cases, the pair that advances first makes use of the security room. However, in Story A, Claire Redfield is able to enter the room, whereas in Story B, Leon S. Kennedy cannot access it until he obtains the master key.)

Leaving Sherry behind inside the electrical compartment, Claire enters the laboratory through a ventilation shaft. At that very moment, the lift’s power is restored, and it resumes its descent—carrying Sherry away. Claire pursues her via the main elevator, but when she reaches the lift, Sherry is gone. Desperate, Claire searches the laboratory and eventually reunites with Annette in the deepest monitor room. There, surveillance footage reveals the Tyrant closing in on Sherry, intent on reclaiming the G-virus. Following Annette, Claire rushes toward the power room.

However, along the way, Annette encounters Leon, who is searching the facility in order to treat the severely wounded Ada. Believing that Leon is responsible for the death of “G,” Annette loses herself to hatred and raises her gun in vengeance.

(Throughout the laboratory, Annette Birkin moves about tirelessly, much like Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. However, her actions differ significantly between Story A and Story B.

In Story A, she appears in the B5F monitor room of the laboratory and, upon seeing Sherry Birkin being attacked by the Tyrant, rushes toward the power room to save her. Yet the moment she encounters Leon, it is as if all concern for her daughter vanishes. In contrast, in Story B, Annette encounters Leon near the power room…)

At that same moment, in the power room, the Tyrant moves to attack Sherry. A stray blow from its fist destroys part of the main shaft, triggering violent tremors throughout the entire facility.

Just as Annette is about to fire at Leon, a falling steel pipe—dislodged by the tremors—strikes the back of her head with lethal force. As she collapses, the capsule containing the G-virus slips from her grasp. Leon picks it up and runs once more.

(In Story A, Sherry Birkin—who is carrying the pendant containing the G-virus—becomes the target of the Tyrant. In contrast, in Story B, it is Ada Wong who possesses the pendant. However, Leon S. Kennedy, having encountered the Tyrant by chance, ends up becoming its target instead.)

In the power room, Claire confronts the Tyrant. Using the G-virus she received from Sherry as bait, she lures the seemingly invincible creature. As it lunges after the capsule she throws, it loses its footing and plunges into the molten steel below. At that same instant, the destruction of the main shaft triggers the facility’s self-destruct system. With time running out, Claire heads for B4F in search of Sherry, whom she had sent ahead.

Meanwhile, at the B4F main shaft, a tense exchange unfolds between Leon and Ada. For a fleeting moment, it seems Ada’s feelings may prevail over fate—but then, a gunshot rings out from behind them. Summoning the last of her strength, Annette fires. The bullet tears them apart. Leon cries out in anguish at the cruel outcome. Bearing the weight of that grief, he makes his way toward the platform.

(In the climax of Story A, the scene in which Ada Wong’s true intentions are revealed stands in clear contrast to Story B. In Story B, her purpose remains ambiguous until the very end, but here it is explicitly brought to light. Even so, her true identity ultimately remains shrouded in mystery.)

Claire arrives at the bridge just as the mortally wounded Annette bids a final farewell to Sherry. Comforting the grieving girl, Claire heads for the platform via the main elevator. Escape from Raccoon City is within reach—But awaiting her there is the Super Tyrant, its entire body engulfed in flames, transformed into its ultimate combat form.

(Only in Story A does Sherry Birkin witness the death of her mother, Annette Birkin. In her final moments, Annette offers her daughter a few words that might seem touching. However, just before this, she had fired a shot at someone from behind. In that sense, she comes across less as a “bad mother” and more simply as a bad person.)

(Annette Birkin’s death also differs greatly between the two scenarios. In Story A, she is struck fatally when a steel pipe falls and hits the back of her head while she is cornering Leon S. Kennedy. In contrast, in Story B, she is brutally cut down and killed by the very “G” she loved.)

At the same time, Leon is forced into battle once more before the lift to the platform—this time against “G.” Though it is momentarily halted, the creature undergoes yet another evolution, assuming an even more beast-like form. Even as they fight for survival, the countdown to the facility’s destruction continues without mercy.

What fate awaits Leon—and Claire, and Sherry?

Story B (Claire A + Leon B)

After the tragedy at Kendo’s gun shop, Claire Redfield arrives at the front entrance of the Raccoon Police Department. Inside, what she finds is a scene of devastation. There she encounters a police officer on the brink of death—Marvin Branagh. From him, Claire learns of the catastrophe that has befallen Raccoon City, as well as the disappearance of the S.T.A.R.S. members, including her brother Chris Redfield. Entrusted with the task of searching for survivors, she sets out into the station. Yet no matter how far she searches, there are no survivors to be found. Only zombies wandering the halls. And worse still, the sudden ambush of a grotesque creature—the Licker, whose form recalls that of a salamander—leaves Claire shaken. This place offers no refuge. It is no safer than the streets of Raccoon City itself.

(The opening developments are largely the same in both scenarios. However, in Story B, Claire Redfield’s objective is to uncover the whereabouts of her brother, Chris Redfield. As a result, when she meets Marvin Branagh, she is informed at that point that the S.T.A.R.S. members have already disappeared from Raccoon City. In either case, however, she ultimately reads Chris’s diary in the S.T.A.R.S. office, confirming the situation for herself.)

Meanwhile, Leon S. Kennedy, having entered from the rear of the station, witnesses a police helicopter crash onto the rooftop. As efforts are made to extinguish the resulting fire, an unidentified aircraft appears and deploys a mysterious object. A Tyrant. Confronting it, Leon realizes that it is a humanoid B.O.W., possessing both immense strength and extraordinary mobility. Barely escaping the Tyrant, Leon continues his search and eventually discovers the S.T.A.R.S. office. However, no survivors are present there either. Instead, from Chris’s diary, Leon learns of Umbrella’s conspiracy and the existence of a new bio-weapon—the G-virus.

Shortly after Leon leaves the office, Claire also arrives and confirms that Chris is no longer in Raccoon City. Almost immediately afterward, she spots a young girl fleeing from zombies and gives chase, but loses sight of her. Leon, too, catches a glimpse of the girl, but she escapes by slipping through a small opening beside a locked door. With no time to celebrate their reunion, Leon and Claire once again split up, communicating by radio. Leon focuses on finding an escape route, while Claire sets out to protect the girl.

(In this version, the two end up meeting under slightly different circumstances. Leon S. Kennedy does catch sight of Sherry Birkin along the way, but unlike in Story B, he never actually meets her face-to-face in Story A. Despite that, Sherry behaves surprisingly familiar toward Leon in the ending of Story A—even though, from his perspective, they are complete strangers. It’s a small but noticeable inconsistency. You could read it as Sherry having begun to overcome her shyness after everything she’s been through… or simply as a narrative shortcut to bring the characters together at the finale.)

Suspicious of the door damaged by the crashed helicopter, Claire returns briefly to Marvin in search of a means to destroy it. There, she witnesses his final transformation—infected through his wounds, he loses all reason and becomes a zombie. Turning back to the second floor, Claire uses a confiscated plastic explosive to destroy the door, revealing a passage leading toward the chief’s office.

At the same time, Leon, searching for an escape route underground, encounters a mysterious woman calling herself Ada Wong. In the face of extreme danger, she shows not the slightest trace of fear or hesitation. Guided by her information, Leon moves a van blocking the underground parking area and discovers a holding cell beyond it. Inside is freelance journalist Ben Bertolucci, hiding in fear. Yet Ben refuses to leave. He hints at the existence of a terrifying creature unknown to Leon. At that very moment, a distant, unearthly roar echoes through the station, and Leon realizes Ben’s warning is no exaggeration.

Meanwhile, Claire finally encounters the young girl—Sherry Birkin—in the depths of the chief’s office. However, frightened by the echoing roar within the station, Sherry runs off once again.

Claire manages to track her down underground, but Sherry insists that her father is searching for her. Slipping through a narrow ventilation shaft, she makes her way alone into the sewage treatment plant, leaving Claire unable to follow.

By chance, Sherry then encounters Ada, who has also entered the sewers in search of a way to escape. Startled by the sudden encounter, and unaware of Ada’s intentions, Sherry drops her pendant and flees.

(This event occurs only in Story B. It is the only scene across all scenarios in which Ada Wong and Sherry Birkin actually meet. As a result, in Story B the pendant changes hands—from Sherry to Ada. Even so, the pendant is noticeably large… even when worn by Ada.)

With the key Sherry threw to her in hand, Claire resumes her search within the station. At last, she succeeds in opening the hidden passage in the chief’s office. Leaving the reunited Sherry behind, Claire descends alone via an elevator into the depths below. What she discovers there is the horrifying truth about Brian Irons. Having accepted large bribes from Umbrella, he has become thoroughly corrupted. Within his grotesque underground chamber, he appears to have indulged in madness—possibly even turning human victims into taxidermy displays. When Claire uncovers his secret, Irons advances on her with a gun. But by this point, he has already been implanted with a parasitic organism by a mysterious creature. Suddenly wracked with agony, his body is torn apart from within. The parasite bursts forth, rapidly growing into a grotesque monster that scatters masses of cells as it attacks Claire.

(After implantation, the creature goes on to attack Ben Bertolucci. In either case, however, neither host proves suitable for the embryo. As a result, the parasites that emerge degenerate into inferior copies of “G,” rather than true, stable organisms.)

Shortly before this, Leon—having evaded repeated attacks from the Tyrant—had located the four plugs necessary to open the gate to the sewage treatment plant. However, during this time, Ben is attacked by a creature within the holding area. As Leon arrives, Ben entrusts him with documents exposing the chief’s corruption before dying. Ada returns briefly, declaring that she will head for Umbrella’s chemical plant, and once again disappears from Leon’s sight. Soon after, Leon receives a transmission from Claire informing him that she intends to escape from the station. Though frustrated, he makes his way toward the sewer gate.

Waiting for Leon S. Kennedy at the gate was a grotesque creature—humanoid in outline, yet with a grotesquely enlarged right arm. Before his eyes, it began to mutate. Its upper arm split open, revealing a writhing, gigantic eyeball as it lunged to attack. Leon had no way of knowing it, but this was the same creature that had attacked Ben Bertolucci and implanted a parasite within Chief Brian Irons. Forced onto the defensive against the monster’s savage assaults—its iron pipe swinging with brutal force—Leon nevertheless manages to repel it and open the gate. Reuniting with Ada Wong, he proceeds deeper into the sewers.

At that same time, Claire Redfield, attempting to escape from beneath the chief’s office, catches sight of the creature fleeing from its clash with Leon. Calming the frightened Sherry Birkin, the two enter the sewers together. Moments later, disaster strikes. Sherry is swept away through a drainage outlet, dragged down into the lower levels and separated from Claire.

(Sherry Birkin cries out in fear, her voice echoing loudly—yet, by sheer luck, neither the Tyrant nor “G” seems to notice her.)

Pressing deeper into the facility in search of her, Claire encounters Annette Birkin—Sherry’s mother and an Umbrella researcher. From her, Claire learns the truth behind the catastrophe that has engulfed Raccoon City. The monster known as “G.” The widespread biohazard consuming the entire city. And the horrifying truth— “G” is targeting Sherry, intending to reproduce by implanting an embryo within her body. A scream echoes through the facility.

Sherry’s. Without hesitation, Claire and Annette split up to search for the girl.

(Claire encounters Annette Birkin after her fall. In the sequence of events, Claire Redfield meets Annette first, and only afterward does the shooting incident involving Leon S. Kennedy take place. In either version, however, the outcome remains the same—Annette ultimately falls into the treatment pool.)

But before she can reach her, Annette crosses paths with Leon and Ada, who have made their way into the sewers. Paranoid and convinced that everyone is after the G-virus, Annette opens fire on Ada while retreating. Leon shields her—and is struck. He collapses, seriously wounded.

Fury flashing across her face, Ada pursues Annette.

Catching up with her, Ada finds herself at a disadvantage—her handgun knocked from her grasp. Yet in that instant, Annette notices the pendant hanging from Ada’s neck. Sherry’s pendant. The discovery shakes her. Seizing the moment, Ada struggles with her, and the two fall into a treatment pool below. Recovering, Ada examines the pendant—and discovers it conceals a hidden mechanism within its double casing.

(In Story B, Ada Wong is carrying Sherry Birkin’s pendant. When Annette Birkin notices it, she is visibly shaken, and despite having Ada cornered, the situation is suddenly reversed.

However, considering that in Story A—where the pendant is not involved—Annette is still caught off guard in much the same way, it suggests that her situational awareness was never particularly strong to begin with. It is also worth noting that Ada obtains the G-virus at this point. Afterward, however, the narrative never directly addresses it again.)

Elsewhere, Claire defeats a gigantic alligator and finds Sherry in a garbage disposal area. But it is already too late. The girl has been implanted with a G embryo. If left untreated, she will transform into a G creature herself. Suppressing her fear, Claire steels herself and resolves to reach the Umbrella laboratory. There must be a way to save her. There has to be.

(Only in Story B does Sherry Birkin have an embryo implanted by “G.” It’s a particularly cruel turn of fate for her.)

Meanwhile, Leon, having recovered enough to move, presses on in pursuit of Ada. He finds her alive in the garbage area—but the strain of his wound, inflicted by Annette, overwhelms him once more, and he collapses again. Ada tends to him. For a brief moment, silence falls between them. After administering first aid, the two hurry toward Umbrella’s underground research facility. Boarding a subterranean cable car bound for the abandoned factory, they are suddenly attacked by “G.” A massive claw tears through the roof as though it were paper. Ada fires—severing its grip. The creature retreats—for now.

Slightly ahead of them, Claire and Sherry have already reached the factory. But as they descend via a turntable lift disguised within the yard, Sherry’s condition worsens. A high fever overtakes her, and she loses consciousness. Sensing danger, Claire leaps from the train. “G” has returned.

Driven by monstrous speed, it has caught up—having been driven off only moments before by Leon and Ada. After a desperate battle, Claire appears to defeat it. Yet when she carries the unconscious Sherry into the laboratory’s security room, the creature’s corpse—once lying on the turntable—has vanished without a trace. “G” lives on.

Shortly afterward, Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong arrive at the factory yard. As Leon attempts to recall the descending turntable, the Tyrant closes in once again. He narrowly evades it—but as the lift begins its descent, the recovered “G” launches another attack. Though they manage to drive it back, Ada is seriously wounded. The repeated strain of battle overloads the lift’s systems, and it abruptly grinds to a halt midway down. Leaving Ada inside the cable car, Leon forces his way through a ventilation shaft into the laboratory in search of medical supplies. At that very moment, the lift’s power is restored, and it resumes its descent—with Ada still aboard.

Leon pursues her via the main elevator. But when he reaches the lift…Ada is gone.

Searching the laboratory from end to end, Leon presses deeper inside. On his way to the power room, he encounters Annette Birkin. Driven nearly to madness by her determination to protect her husband’s legacy—the G-virus—she raises her gun against him. Before she can fire, the true pursuer of the virus appears behind Leon. The Tyrant. Startled, Annette flees.

Escaping as far as the P-4 level laboratory, Annette encounters Claire Redfield, who is desperately searching for a way to save Sherry Birkin. Believing that “G” has been killed, Annette loses herself to rage and turns her weapon on Claire.

(While desperately fleeing from the Tyrant, Annette Birkin appears to have made her way as far as the P-4 level laboratory. At this point, she is already carrying the file detailing the creation of the G-vaccine, suggesting that she had anticipated the worst-case scenario—that Sherry Birkin might be used as a host by “G.” There is, in that preparation, a clear indication of a mother’s concern for her child. However, in Annette’s case, that instinct is often overshadowed by her paranoia and obsession.)

Meanwhile, in the power room, Leon is cornered by the Tyrant. With no way out— Ada appears.

Firing without hesitation, she strikes the Tyrant in the face. The massive creature staggers, loses its footing, and plunges into the molten steel below. But Ada is thrown violently into the main shaft, sustaining critical injuries. The impact destroys the shaft itself, sending violent tremors throughout the entire facility.

(She is ultimately caught up in an attack by the Tyrant. In Story A, it is the Tyrant’s blow that destroys the main shaft. In contrast, in Story B, that role is effectively fulfilled when Ada Wong’s body is hurled into it, causing the same destructive outcome.)

Elsewhere, drawn by a thunderous roar, Annette rushes ahead—leaving Claire behind—only to come face to face with “G.” No longer possessing any trace of human consciousness, the creature tears her apart without mercy before vanishing into the darkness. Claire arrives moments too late. With her dying breath, Annette entrusts her with the only means of saving Sherry—a file detailing the creation of an anti-G agent, the G-vaccine. Annette dies.

(Either way, it’s a grim end for Annette—but the version in Story A is especially merciless, offering little in the way of redemption. Even her final, desperate actions only reinforce that bleak impression. By contrast, in Story B, Annette Birkin meets her end in a way that feels almost like a sacrifice born of love. It doesn’t absolve her of what she’s done, but it does lend her final moments a certain tragic dignity.)

At that same moment, the destruction of the main shaft triggers the laboratory’s self-destruct system. As alarms blare, Claire contacts Leon, asking him to protect Sherry. Then, with time running out, she races to synthesize the vaccine.

(In Story B, Sherry Birkin has been infected with a “G” embryo, which triggers Claire Redfield’s vaccine synthesis sequence. To obtain the G-vaccine, Claire must race through the laboratory, gathering the necessary components under intense pressure. All the while, the blaring self-destruct alarm echoes through the facility, amplifying the urgency and driving the tension to its peak.)

Leon retrieves Sherry from the security room and heads for the platform via the elevator. Escape is within reach. But waiting for him there is the Tyrant—its body engulfed in flames, transformed into its ultimate combat form: The Super Tyrant.

At the same time, Claire—now carrying the completed G-vaccine—is forced into a final confrontation before the platform lift. “G” attacks once more. Though it falters briefly, the creature evolves again—its form becoming ever more bestial, more monstrous, an abomination driven by pure instinct. As Leon and Claire fight for their lives, the countdown to destruction continues relentlessly. Time is running out. The final battle for survival has begun.

Raccoon City Incident File:

The game features numerous documents—diaries, reports, and memos—many of which are marked with specific dates. When these entries are arranged in chronological order, they begin to reveal details that are not immediately apparent through gameplay alone. By examining these records alongside the events of the previous incident, a clearer picture emerges of what truly transpired in and around Raccoon City in 1998. What follows is a retrospective look at those events, reconstructed through careful analysis and interpretation.

MARCH 1998:

Late March: John disappears from Ada Wong’s life and is subsequently reported missing.

—This strongly suggests that John was transferred from Umbrella’s Chicago branch to the laboratory attached to the mansion facility. (Ada Dialogue)

APRIL 1998:

April 6: The secretary who moved the statue on the second floor of the police station is reprimanded by Brian Irons, the chief. (Secretary’s Diary A)

MAY 1998:

May 10: Brian Irons purchases a painting depicting a nude woman hanging from chains.

—This is believed to be the artwork known as “Sacrifice in the Flames.” The numerous “NO SMOKING” notices posted throughout the station may have been put in place to prevent anyone from discovering the mechanism hidden within the painting. (Secretary’s Diary A)

May 11: A biohazard outbreak occurs at the mansion on the outskirts of Raccoon City.

—According to records left by a caretaker responsible for experimental animals, the incident began in the early hours of the 11th. To contain the infection, mansion staff were instructed to wear protective suits immediately afterward. However, the situation continued to escalate. Unable to respond effectively, Umbrella Corporation concealed the outbreak for over two months—right up until July 24, when S.T.A.R.S. launched their investigation and entered the mansion. (Bio1: Keeper’s Diary)

May 20: A woman’s body is discovered along a riverbank within Raccoon City. The corpse bears wounds resembling those inflicted by a wild animal.

—This incident was reported by the local newspaper Raccoon Times. The body was found missing both arms and the left leg, with the severed areas marked by what appeared to be bite patterns from a large predator. The remains were discovered along the Marble River in the Cedar District. According to the police investigation, the body is believed to have drifted downstream from the Arklay Mountains. (Bio1: Scrapbook)

JUNE 1998:

Monday June 8: The secretary cleaning the chief’s office is sharply reprimanded by Brian Irons after apparently touching something important.

—It seems she came into contact with the painting located behind the chief’s desk. At this point, however, she had not yet realized the secret hidden within it. (Secretary’s Diary B)

Monday June 8: John leaves behind a letter addressed to Ada Wong.

—Its contents detail the method for bypassing the Arklay facility’s security systems. (Bio1: Researcher’s Letter)

Monday June 15: The secretary discovers a major secret about Brian Irons.

—Her diary entries end on this day, with no further records left behind. (Secretary’s Diary B)

Tuesday June 16: A series of sightings of dog-like monsters is reported in the Arklay Mountains on the outskirts of Raccoon City.

—Despite being a potentially critical incident that could point to Umbrella Corporation’s bio-organic experiments, the article treats it in a sensational, almost flippant manner—going so far as to tease readers with lines like, “Find one and you could be famous!?” (Bio 1 Scrapbook)

Sunday June 28: Don Weller, a courier dealing in pharmaceutical shipments, delivers his cargo to an Umbrella facility.

—However, his physical condition is reportedly deteriorating rapidly, suggesting he may already be suffering from infection. (Sewer Manager Fax)

Tuesday July 7: Brian Irons begins making frequent visits to the laboratory, his expression noticeably more severe than usual.

—The day before, on the 6th, Irons attended a regular meeting at the facility. It is believed that he reported in detail on the movements of the Raccoon Police Department regarding the mansion incident. At the same time, it is likely that Umbrella Corporation issued a number of demands.

Seeking to obtain combat data on their B.O.W.s, Umbrella is thought to have pressured Irons into deploying S.T.A.R.S. This ultimately led to the decision, two days later, to send the unit in to investigate. (Sewer Manager Fax)

Thursday July 9: A series of disappearances occurs in the Arklay Mountains.

—As the number of incidents rises, the mountain roads are sealed off, and intervention by S.T.A.R.S. is formally decided. (Bio: 1 Scrapbook)

Tuesday July 21: A sewer manager is recorded working late into the night.

—It is highly likely that, in anticipation of full-scale intervention by S.T.A.R.S., key research materials were being transported out of the laboratory attached to the mansion in the Arklay Mountains. The sewers were used as a covert transport route, operating through the night. It is also believed that William Birkin and Annette Birkin escaped the mansion via this same route, along with the research materials. From this point onward, the primary research base shifted from the Arklay region to the underground facilities beneath Raccoon City. In the aftermath, large quantities of contaminated waste began flowing into the sewer system, marking the beginning of widespread environmental pollution. (Sewer Manager’s Diary)

Friday July 24: A helicopter belonging to S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team goes missing in the Arklay Mountains. In response, Alpha Team is deployed to investigate.

—This marks the events of the previous game. On this day, operatives such as Chris Redfield infiltrate the mansion hidden within the Arklay region and uncover a series of horrifying truths. Though the ordeal inside the mansion must have felt like an eternity to those involved, it is estimated that only about half a day passed before Brad Vickers returned by helicopter to extract them. (Bio1)

Friday July 24: On that same day, William Birkin passes through the sewers en route to attend a conference at Umbrella’s Chicago branch.

—Birkin regularly used this route on the fourth Friday of odd-numbered months to travel to such meetings. The fact that this coincides with the S.T.A.R.S. incursion into the mansion strongly suggests that real combat data on B.O.W.s obtained during the incident was scheduled to be presented at the Chicago branch on the very same day. (Sewer Manager Fax)

AUGUST 1998

Early August: William Birkin instructs Brian Irons to keep S.T.A.R.S. under surveillance.

—This directive reflects Umbrella’s growing concern over the unit’s investigation into the Arklay incident, as well as their intent to monitor—and, if necessary, control—the flow of information. (Mail to the Chief)

Saturday August 8: Chris Redfield submits a detailed report on the mansion incident, but Brian Irons dismisses it outright.

—At this point, Chris does not yet fully suspect a connection between Irons and Umbrella Corporation. However, the chief’s unusually cold and indifferent response is enough to plant the first seeds of doubt in his mind. (Chris’s Diary)

Tuesday August 11: George, who had been slacking off at the clock tower, is reprimanded by Brian Irons. (Night Watchman’s Diary)

Sunday August 16: Brian Irons’s mood grows even darker.

—He shows no tolerance for even a light-hearted remark from the sewer manager, going so far as to point a gun at him. It’s clear he is under extreme pressure, with no room left for composure. (Sewer Manager’s Diary)

Monday August 17: Strange incidents begin to surface across the city. Reports of “monsters” are heard from multiple locations throughout Raccoon City.

—It has been roughly one month since the virus research base was relocated to the underground facility beneath the city. The effects of contaminated chemicals flowing into the sewage system are now beginning to manifest, giving rise to abnormal organisms and sightings that can no longer be dismissed as rumour. (Chris’s Diary)

Mid-August: Chris Redfield requests an external investigation from the federal authorities regarding the existence of the G-virus and the background of Brian Irons.

—Having reached the limits of what could be uncovered within the police department, Chris appears to have decided to seek assistance from outside agencies. The fact that such a request could be made under his own name also speaks to the authority and standing of S.T.A.R.S. (Mail to Chris)

Mid-August: William Birkin transfers a bribe of $10,000 to Brian Irons.

—It appears that Irons, chief of the Raccoon Police Department, had been accepting bribes over an extended period. According to a federal investigation, this arrangement is believed to have continued for as long as five years. (Mail to the Chief)

Mid-August: William Birkin orders Brian Irons to keep Chris Redfield and the rest of S.T.A.R.S. away from the chemical plant, as completion of the G-virus is imminent.

—In response, Irons appears to have considered ways to neutralise the S.T.A.R.S. personnel—possibly through reassignment or demotion. This intent is reflected in the departmental reshuffling that took place on the 23rd. Furthermore, by removing equipment from the S.T.A.R.S. office and effectively stripping it bare, he weakened the unit both in terms of intelligence and firepower. (Mail to the Chief)

Friday August 21: The media and law enforcement begin investigating Umbrella Corporation. As a countermeasure and form of camouflage, operations within the sewer system are temporarily suspended.

—Around this time, freelance journalist Ben Bertolucci is also believed to have been actively gathering information, pursuing leads tied to Umbrella’s activities. (Mail to the Chief)

Sunday August 23: Equipment is relocated within the station following the personnel reshuffle.

—A four-digit lock safe is moved from the S.T.A.R.S. office to the east office, further contributing to the systematic dismantling of the unit’s operational resources. (Police Memorandum)

Monday August 24: Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Barry Burton obtain information regarding the G-virus. They decide to travel to Europe to conduct a more thorough investigation.

—Following the relocation of equipment the previous day, the three likely applied for an extended leave under the pretence of a personal trip. This appears to have worked in their favour, as Brian Irons seems to have believed his efforts to neutralize S.T.A.R.S. were successful, assuming their attention had shifted away from Umbrella Corporation. (Chris’s Diary)

SEPTEMBER 1998

Saturday September 5: Police officer George becomes acquainted with Thomas, an elderly man working at the sewer treatment plant. (Night Watchman’s Diary)

Wednesday September 9: George and Thomas pass the time by enjoying a game of chess together.

Mid-September: To secure the G-virus, senior members of Umbrella Corporation dispatch several agents into the area as spies.

—This covert operation marks the beginning of Umbrella’s internal power struggle, as different factions move to seize control of the virus for their own purposes. (Mail to the Chief)

Mid-September: Communication from Chris Redfield and his team to the Raccoon Police Department is cut off.

—From this point on, their movements—and the progress of their investigation into Umbrella Corporation—become unknown to those remaining in Raccoon City. (Marvin Dialogue)

Saturday September 12: Thomas, the elderly sewer worker, falls seriously ill, forcing him to cancel his chess matches with George—who himself begins to feel unwell.

—Thomas had already been infected with the T-virus by the 5th, and his condition deteriorates rapidly over the course of a week. After repeated contact, George is also believed to have become infected. (Night Watchman’s Diary)

Tuesday September 15: Human experimentation involving “Code: G” is conducted at the laboratory.

—The existence of this classified photograph strongly suggests that spies planted by Umbrella Corporation leadership were already operating within the facility. (Film A)

Friday September 18: Despite the string of bizarre incidents plaguing Raccoon City, this particular day passes without any major newsworthy events.

—A fleeting calm, like the quiet before a storm. (Newspaper description – Gun Shop KENDO)

Sunday September 20: Suspicious individuals are spotted in the sewers on the outskirts of the city.

—Plastic explosives, an electric detonator, Parabellum cartridges, and an infrared scope are discovered at the scene. This strongly indicates that an Umbrella special operations unit had conducted a detailed reconnaissance ahead of a planned incursion into the laboratory. (Patrol Report)

Wednesday September 23: Umbrella Corporation brings devastation upon Raccoon City.

—This report was received not from William Birkin, but directly from Umbrella headquarters. Given that the special unit had already surveyed the sewers on the 20th, it is almost certain that Birkin was attacked sometime between the 20th and the 23rd. The resulting release of a massive quantity of the T-virus triggered the catastrophe that would engulf the entire city. (Chief’s Diary)

Thursday September 24: Brian Irons deliberately throws the police station into disarray and cuts off all routes of escape to the outside.

—His tendency to spiral out of control under pressure is clearly on display here. It reflects a deeply unstable character—one that had already surfaced in his past, including the violent crimes he committed during his university years. (Chief’s Diary)

Thursday September 24: The delayed response by the Raccoon Police Department makes civilian evacuation from Raccoon City virtually impossible.

—As confusion spreads and containment measures fail, the opportunity for an organized escape is lost, sealing the fate of countless residents within the city. (Chief’s Diary)

Thursday September 24: An escape plan is formulated on the first floor of the Raccoon Police Department.

—With the situation deteriorating rapidly, the remaining officers attempt to coordinate a breakout, seeking any viable route to evacuate survivors from Raccoon City. (Chief’s Diary)

Friday September 25: William Birkin is scheduled to pass through the sewers en route to attend a conference at Umbrella’s Chicago branch.

—It is believed that Birkin intended to publicly unveil the G-virus at this conference. As such, the operation to seize the G-virus would have needed to be carried out prior to this date. (Sewer Manager Fax)

Saturday September 26: A large group of zombies attacks the Raccoon Police Department.

—The assault results in heavy casualties, marking a decisive escalation in the collapse of order within Raccoon City. (Operation Report 1)

Saturday September 26: During heavy fighting with zombies, the communication systems inside the Raccoon Police Department are destroyed, cutting off contact with the outside world.

—This is reflected in Leon S. Kennedy’s line at the beginning: “The radio’s out.” However, the fact that a fax from federal authorities reached the S.T.A.R.S. office—and that Leon carries a personal communicator—suggests that limited communication methods may still have remained. (Operation Report 1)

Saturday September 26: On orders from Brian Irons, weapons and ammunition are scattered throughout the station.

—If Irons was indeed orchestrating a massacre, this directive can be seen as a calculated move—ostensibly to prevent the armoury from being seized, but in reality, to deepen the chaos. (Operation Report 1)

Saturday September 26: The individual carrying the armoury key card goes missing.

(Operation Report 1)

Saturday September 26: Power is lost in a restricted section of the underground area. (Operation Report 1)

Saturday September 26: A man named Edward is shot and killed by Chief Irons.

—It is believed this is not the same Elliot Edward who later compiles the escape report on the 28th, but another officer sharing the same surname. (Chief’s Diary)

Sunday September 27: A barricade on the west side of the station is overrun by zombies, resulting in 12 casualties.

—Remnants of this barricade can still be seen near the west office. (Operation Report 1)

Sunday September 27: Injured personnel are sheltered in the evidence storage room.

—The zombies found there are believed to be these same wounded survivors. (Operation Report 1)

Sunday September 27: Three officers are killed by a Licker that suddenly appears within the station. (Operation Report 1)

Monday September 28: At 2:30 AM — Zombies breach the operations room. Four people, including David, are killed. (Operation Report 2)

Monday September 28: An escape plan using the sewers is proposed. The east office door leading underground is locked with the Heart Key.

—Although the report states the key is in the west office, another exists in the chief’s office. This suggests Irons held a master key, with copies distributed to department heads. (Operation Report 2)

Monday September 28: Only four survivors remain in the station (excluding Irons), including Elliot Edward.

—As only three survivors are confirmed the following day, one is believed to have died during this period. (Operation Report 2)

Monday September 28: Night duty is assigned to George Scott.

—Combined with the Watchman’s diary, this confirms that the body found in the duty room belongs to him. Given the chaos, it is unlikely shifts were assigned in real time—this schedule was probably set earlier in the month. (Lobby Blackboard)

Monday September 28: This day also coincides with the St. Michael festival. (Office Blackboard)

Tuesday September 29: A welcome party for Leon S. Kennedy is scheduled to be held in the west office.

—Despite the catastrophic situation within the station, preparations for the party were still underway. This likely ties into the Michaelmas festival, a major local event for Raccoon City. For a quiet town with few visitors, such a festival would have warranted preparations beginning well in advance. (Memo to Leon)

Tuesday September 29: Leon arrives for his first day at the Raccoon Police Department.

—A rookie officer who manages to be drastically late on his very first day. Yet his composure and skill with firearms are so refined that some jokingly speculate the “S” in his name might stand for “SWAT.” (Opening)

Tuesday September 29: Claire Redfield arrives in Raccoon City.

—Riding a powerful motorcycle, Claire reaches the city and stops at a gas station on the outskirts to refuel. Had she arrived moments later, she might have shared the same fate as the tanker truck driver. (Opening)

Tuesday September 29: Only three survivors remain inside the station (excluding Brian Irons and the mayor’s daughter).

—These are believed to be Marvin Branagh, wounded in the west office, a young officer who attempted escape by helicopter and a middle-aged officer trapped on the rooftop, calling for help, By this point, the fall of the station is all but complete.

Biohazard Glossary

A brief guide to key terms carried over from earlier incidents, along with new terminology introduced in this case. Essential reading for newcomers.

R.P.D. Abbreviation for the Raccoon Police Department.

Albert Wesker: Former captain of S.T.A.R.S. Reportedly killed by a B.O.W. of his own creation.

Alpha Team: A private special operations unit dispatched by Umbrella Corporation. They briefly succeeded in securing the G-virus, but were annihilated during extraction by an unknown, overwhelmingly powerful entity.

Umbrella Corporation: A multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Europe. While publicly dedicated to developing medicine, it secretly conducts research into bio-organic weapons, causing numerous biohazards. The company name reflects its stated mission: “to protect human health.”

Ada & John: Credentials used within a security system. John serves as the login ID, while Ada is the password.

Chris Redfield: A member of S.T.A.R.S. and protagonist of the previous incident. A former Air Force pilot, skilled in helicopter operation. During the mansion incident, he survived through physical endurance and weapons proficiency. Though generally easy-going, he shows deep concern for his sister, Claire Redfield. Known for the large knife sheath on his shoulder.

G-Virus: A next-generation bio-organic virus developed by William Birkin. It alters organisms at the cellular level, inducing rapid and extreme evolution. In some cases, it can even revive the dead.

G-Vaccine (“DEVIL”): An antigen capable of halting G-virus infection in its early stages. If administered before full transformation, it can prevent the host from mutating into a G-creature. Although its synthesis requires specialized equipment, it can be produced without expert-level knowledge once preparations are complete.

John: A researcher dispatched from Umbrella’s Chicago branch. Assigned to virus research at the mansion facility, he later became infected and left behind a letter detailing methods to bypass security systems.

Jill Valentine: A member of S.T.A.R.S. and one of the protagonists of the previous incident, she played a key role in resolving the mansion case. Renowned within the team for her exceptional dexterity, Jill specializes in lockpicking using a custom tool kit. She is also an accomplished pianist, capable of performing pieces such as Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” from memory. Her trademark is a blue beret bearing the S.T.A.R.S. insignia.

S.T.A.R.S: A special operations unit within the Raccoon Police Department, short for Special Tactics and Rescue Service. The unit was composed of two teams—Alpha and Bravo—with a total of twelve members. However, following the mansion incident, more than half were killed in action, leaving the organisation effectively inactive.

Typewriter: An old-fashioned document recording device that uses an ink ribbon. It allows investigators to record their progress at specific points in time. Because it does not require electricity, it was widely used during the mansion incident and in its associated facilities.

T-Virus: A bio-organic agent developed by William Birkin. It dramatically enhances the vitality of infected organisms, transforming them into violent, emotionless beings that feel no pain. Highly contagious and unstable, even a minor leak can escalate into a large-scale outbreak. The “T” stands for “Tyrant.”

Herbs: Medicinal plants native to the Arklay Mountains and surrounding regions of Raccoon City.

• Green Herb: Restores health

• Blue Herb: Neutralizes toxins

• Red Herb: Enhances healing effects

When combined, they can produce more potent or multiple restorative effects.

Biohazard: A term referring to biological disasters. It describes critical situations caused by pathogens or organisms that threaten human life and ecological systems.

Barry Burton: A veteran member of S.T.A.R.S. and a longtime associate of Chris Redfield. An avid firearms enthusiast, he frequently visited the Kendo gun shop near the station. Married, with two daughters.

P-Gas (Anti-B.O.W. Gas): A green gas reported to weaken B.O.W.s. However, later investigations revealed that prolonged exposure can actually enhance a B.O.W.’s adaptability and even grant it resistance or toxicity.

B.O.W. (Bio Organic Weapon): A general term for bio-engineered creatures created by Umbrella Corporation. While it stands for “Bio Organic Weapon,” many of the creatures seen in this incident were not intentionally produced, and therefore are not strictly classified as official B.O.W.s.

Brad Vickers: A S.T.A.R.S. helicopter pilot. He supported the escape of Chris and Jill during the mansion incident. However, during the current outbreak, he becomes infected with the T-virus, marking a tragic turn in his fate.

Mansion Incident: A series of gruesome events that occurred in the Arklay Mountains on the outskirts of Raccoon City. The T-virus was released within a mansion and its adjoining laboratory, transforming researchers and staff into zombies. Bio Organic Weapons (B.O.W.s) created as test subjects were also set loose, creating an extremely dangerous situation. The crisis was ultimately contained—at least temporarily—through the intervention of S.T.A.R.S.

Raccoon City: A small city located in the American Midwest. Once a quiet, rural town surrounded by forests, it has been overshadowed by unease since the mansion incident. As Umbrella Corporation’s pharmaceutical plant serves as the city’s primary industry, many residents are reluctant to speak openly about the company.

Rebecca Chambers

A rookie member of S.T.A.R.S., recruited for her extensive knowledge of chemistry. Having only recently joined, she is still considered inexperienced as a special operations officer. She is known for carrying a white pouch marked with a medical emblem, which she brings along on missions.

DEVELOPMENT STAFF Q&A:

We asked Hideki Kamiya, director of this title and a member of Capcom’s Development Division 2, to answer 40 questions about Biohazard 2. His answers include many fascinating details, so please take your time reading them. Rare concept artwork and in-development screenshots are also included.

Q1. Why was the police station chosen as the opening setting?

In the previous game, we created a closed-off setting with a “mansion surrounded by forest.” This time, we wanted to create an even more hopeless situation, so we turned Raccoon City itself—the setting connected to the previous game—into a city of the dead surrounded by zombies. We chose the police station as the first stage because I liked the idea that even the police, a symbol of justice and public safety, had become a den of monsters.

It gives you that sense of despair: “There’s nothing left to rely on.”

Q2. How did the idea for the zapping system come about?

The idea of having the stories “zap” between each other had existed since the later stages of development on the previous game. During development, people would often ask, “Do Chris and Jill’s stories take place on the same timeline?” In reality, their stories are parallel versions.

I thought that idea might be worth using in 2.

Q3. Between “Leon A & Claire B” and “Claire A & Leon B,” which is considered the main story?

Both, of course. As a side note, we really wanted to focus on the zapping system this time, so we deliberately cut out traditional branching story elements. Considering there are already four variations of the zapping scenarios, we felt players wouldn’t necessarily need additional branching paths to enjoy replaying the game. That said, if we’d had more time, adding branching elements might have been interesting.

Q4. How were the weapons in the game selected?

Basically, we start by discussing what kinds of weapons we want to include—“We want something that serves this kind of purpose.” Since weapons are central to gameplay, we carefully evaluate their power, effects, and overall balance before deciding. This time in particular, since Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield use largely different arsenals, dividing and balancing the weapons between them was a significant challenge. When it came down to the final selection, we left it to Takeuchi—the supervisor and a real firearms enthusiast (also the motion designer for the player characters). Personally, I thought Leon’s handgun, the H&K VP70, looked pretty uncool… but Takeuchi was so excited about it that we went with it anyway. A true enthusiast.

Q5. What efforts were made regarding the sound design?

For the background music, the team wanted not only to emphasize “fear,” but also to create compositions with strong melodic identity. Balancing memorable music with the need to preserve tension and horror was extremely difficult, but the sound team handled it brilliantly—they deserve a lot of credit. As for sound effects, simply using real-world recordings often didn’t translate well into the game—it would feel off when actually implemented. Matching those sounds to the game’s atmosphere required a great deal of fine-tuning. From gunshots and monster cries to even the smallest footsteps, every detail was crafted with care.

Q6. Why was Leon already wearing his R.P.D. uniform before his first day?

Here’s what happened just before Leon S. Kennedy arrived in Raccoon City.

After graduating from the police academy, Leon was immediately assigned to the Raccoon Police Department. Despite being a quiet rural town, Raccoon City had recently seen a string of bizarre incidents, which strongly appealed to Leon’s sense of justice—he had actually requested the assignment himself. On the day he was supposed to report for duty, he should have started work that morning. However, while preparing to leave his previous home, he got caught up in an emotional argument with his girlfriend about whether they should break up. The situation dragged on, delaying his move. (In the end, they did break up.) With no time left to settle properly, Leon spent the night driving toward Raccoon City. Along the way, he stopped at a motel, drank heavily, caused a scene, and ultimately passed out—only to wake up well into the afternoon. Rushing back onto the road, he repeatedly tried to contact the R.P.D. but received no response.

“At this rate, I won’t get there until nightfall…Well, I’m already this late. Day or night—it’s all the same now.”

With his favourite music playing on the car stereo, Leon sped down the highway, keeping time with the rhythm. Ahead, the Arklay Mountains loomed in the distance, glowing ominously red in the setting sun. —And that’s why: he had already changed into his issued uniform at the motel.

Q7. What kind of college life does Claire lead?

Claire Redfield’s hobby is working on motorcycles. She enjoys buying engines and customizing them into her own preferred designs. She currently owns two bikes—the white one seen in the opening and the black one shown on the ranking screen. While she has many male friends, she doesn’t seem to be in a serious relationship with anyone in particular.

Q8. Did Ada Wong truly love John, or was she using him?

That is something only Ada herself knows. In any case, she is a character shrouded in mystery. Even the organisation that sent her remains unknown.

Q9. Is “Ada Wong” her real name?

As mentioned, everything about Ada is wrapped in secrecy—for now, at least. As a side note, she isn’t the only name that appeared before this game. If you look at the character selection screen in the original Biohazard, you’ll see the signature of Brian Irons on the ID cards for Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine.

Q10. Are any character names based on real-world references?

Yes—Sherry Birkin’s name comes from the song “Sherry” by The Four Seasons. The lyrics are quite nice, too.

Q11: Since there’s an Umbrella logo under the gun shop counter, is the owner connected to Umbrella?

The shop owner is just an ordinary guy. His name is Robert Kendo—nickname “Bob,” age 40. A gun enthusiast, he was on good terms with Barry Burton of S.T.A.R.S., and the two would often go fishing together. The Umbrella logo displayed at the counter is simply an advertisement for pharmaceutical products. In a city like Raccoon City—essentially sustained by Umbrella Corporation—their branding is everywhere.

Q12. With zombies everywhere, why didn’t the gun shop owner lock the front door?

Robert Kendo— “Bob”—was hiding quietly behind the counter. He knew that any careless movement could attract the zombies and get him killed. In fact, the zombies were moving through the shop—entering from the back alley and exiting toward the main street. As long as the door remained open, they had no reason to stop and search behind the counter where Bob was hiding. Of course, he also didn’t have the time to lock the door in the first place. However, once he realized that the intruder (either Leon S. Kennedy or Claire Redfield) wasn’t a zombie or a rioter, he let his guard down. He made the worst possible decision—trying to barricade himself inside that small shop against an overwhelming horde. In the end, the zombies—drawn by the presence of a living human—broke in through the windows, sealing his fate.

Q13. Why was Ben Bertolucci imprisoned?

Ben had been investigating Brian Irons. For Irons, eliminating a nuisance was simple—his authority allowed him to fabricate charges at will and have people locked away. …That said, Ben had already stolen a key from a guard and could have escaped at any time.

Q14. Given their shared interest in taxidermy, is the security chief mentioned in the previous game related to Chief Irons?

They would certainly have known each other, given Irons’ deep ties to Umbrella Corporation. However, their shared interest in taxidermy is likely just a coincidence. For Irons, taxidermy reflects his disturbed psyche. In fact, some officers even whispered that he created human specimens in secret. It’s possible that some of the mounted specimens in the security chief’s office were gifts from Irons.

Q15. Did the rats that spread the virus turn into monsters?

Yes—they did. However, the sewer ecosystem had already collapsed. The infected rats ultimately lost out in the struggle for survival against giant mutated cockroaches.

Q16 (continued). Where did the “G” in Film A go?

The G that Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield fight is always the same individual—William Birkin. So what about the G shown in Film A? The answer is: it hasn’t gone anywhere. That specimen is still in the experimental stage, preserved inside a culture capsule within an Umbrella laboratory. —And yes, it appears in a room you can actually find in the game.

That G is merely a test subject and will never evolve beyond that state.

Q17. Are the Tyrants that repeatedly block your path all the same individual?

Yes—they are the same individual. The reason the Umbrella helicopter was transporting multiple capsules is that spare Tyrants exist. If necessary, Umbrella Corporation could deploy Tyrants to other locations at any time.

Q18. What does the symbol (three overlapping “C”-shapes) seen on emergency exits and lab areas represent?

That symbol is a warning mark indicating the presence of potential biohazards. —It actually exists in the real world, so it’s possible to find and even purchase items bearing the same symbol. In the previous incident, the same mark appeared outside the room where the Tyrant was stored.

Q19. What were William and his wife doing during the mansion incident?

They were in the process of advancing development of the G-virus toward completion.

For Umbrella Corporation, both the T-virus and G-virus were parallel projects at the time, with neither considered superior. Although Umbrella lost one of its research facilities due to Albert Wesker’s betrayal, the T-virus had already been secured, so the loss was not critical.

Meanwhile, at the laboratory overseen by William Birkin, signs of his instability had already begun to surface. Because Birkin refused to hand over the G-virus, Umbrella had quietly begun planning to reclaim it by force.

Q20. In “Leon A & Claire B,” is the G-virus Claire throws into the molten pool the same one Annette had before she died?

No—they are not the same. The G-virus that Annette Birkin was carrying is thrown away by Leon S. Kennedy. The one Claire Redfield throws into the molten pool in Claire B is actually the pendant that Sherry Birkin had been wearing from the beginning. —In other words, there were two separate samples of the G-virus.

Q21. What happened to the G-virus that was taken from William Birkin?

If you watch Annette Birkin’s flashback closely, you’ll notice what happens.

After mutating, William recovers the stolen G-virus… and then consumes it—literally swallowing it into his own body. As for the “4th Survivor” scenario, the sample carried by HUNK is believed to be a G-virus capsule secured before William consumed the rest. —Based on that outcome, it can be assumed that the G-virus ultimately falls back into the hands of Umbrella Corporation.

Q22. If communications were down, how did a fax arrive at the police station?

It was likely data that had been temporarily stored in the machine’s internal memory and was printed out by chance. Within the Raccoon Police Department, S.T.A.R.S. operated as a special division, and their fax system was configured so that incoming messages would not print without manual authorization. Why it printed at that exact moment—right in front of Claire Redfield—remains… strangely coincidental.

Q23. In Leon’s ending, why does Sherry Birkin already know him?

This isn’t shown directly, but there must have been a conversation between Sherry and Claire Redfield before the train departed. —In other words, Claire had already told Sherry about a man named Leon S. Kennedy—and that they needed to escape the facility together.

Q24. Why don’t S.T.A.R.S. members appear in the game?

We didn’t feel it was necessary to bring back the previous protagonists. Rather than relying on returning characters, we wanted to create a new cast just as compelling as before. So we made a clean break and built the story around entirely new characters.

Q25. What happened to Chris, Jill, Barry, and Rebecca?

The whereabouts of Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine remain unknown, aside from the fact that they departed for Europe. As for Barry Burton and Rebecca Chambers… —Their stories may be revealed in time.

Q26. Why does the hidden item “Film D” contain… that?

That was entirely the personal taste of the CG designer, Shiraishi. I tried to stop him… (yeah, right!). Well, a bit of playful humour like that is important, don’t you think?

Q27. How did Brad Vickers end up becoming a zombie?

Considering Brad’s personality, it’s not hard to imagine what happened after Chris Redfield and the others returned from the mansion incident. Timid by nature and inclined to side with authority, Brad likely aligned himself with Brian Irons, dismissing Chris and his team’s desperate warnings. Even after Chris and the others departed for Europe, Brad remained at the Raccoon Police Department—and was ultimately caught up in the outbreak.

Q28. Who is the woman who throws the rocket launcher?

Who do you think it is? We thought we’d watch everyone’s reactions for a while… (how mean!).

—Editor’s note: In Leon’s B scenario, if you take a close look at the silhouette—especially around the chest—you might notice something…

Q29. Why tofu? And whose voice is it?

That character was actually used during development as a test model. Near the end of development, someone suggested, “Wouldn’t it be fun if you could actually play the game as this character?”—and that’s how it ended up being included in The 4th Survivor mode. As for the voice of “Tofu,” it belongs to Karasu (nicknamed “Karayan”), the programmer in charge of enemy behavior—known for his very distinctive way of speaking.

Q30. How were the alternate costumes decided?

Claire’s alternate costume was purely my personal preference. Shiraishi, who handled the design, is normally a CG model designer—but he volunteered, saying, “If it’s for a female character’s alternate outfit, I’ll help!” Incidentally, he also designed Rebecca’s alternate outfit on his own initiative for the Director’s Cut of the previous game—even though no costume change had originally been planned. (That’s why Barry kept his original outfit.)

Q31. How is the inside of Ada’s skirt textured?

That’s… a secret. But more importantly—how many people actually noticed Leon’s under-the-tank-top look? Did anyone check his armpit hair?

Q32. Are there any playful or hidden elements in the background graphics?

Hmm… the team probably slipped in all sorts of things on their own. For example, at one point yo-yos became a trend among the CG staff. During that time, some of the background textures ended up featuring the phrase “Yo 4 it!”—a kind of slogan among yo-yo enthusiasts. Yeah… they really went for it. You can actually find it somewhere on a wall in the city area—so keep an eye out.

Q33. Were there any scrapped ideas?

There was an idea to involve Ada’s lover, John, in a sub-story. In this concept, John—having taken part in Umbrella Corporation’s sinister plans—would seek redemption. Even as his body was being consumed by the T-virus, he would secretly support the protagonist from the shadows. In the end, he would pass on an “Anti-T Virus round” to the player—something capable of delivering the final blow to a Tyrant—before dying without ever seeing Ada Wong again. The idea was also tied into the zapping system, where whether John survived until the end would depend on the player’s actions. What do you think? Maybe we should’ve gone with it…

Q34. What was “Biohazard 1.5,” the version that was scrapped before Biohazard 2?

The overall stage structure wasn’t that different from the final version. However, the police station was much more modern—more like a standard office building. There were also areas like factory warehouses and production lines you could explore, and even moments where you could climb onto parked trailers outside. The story structure was different as well. Instead of the zapping system, each character had a single, independent scenario. In the female protagonist’s story, Ada Wong made a brief appearance. Meanwhile, Marvin Branagh—the officer who gives you a key card at the station—was originally written as Leon S. Kennedy’s senior partner, accompanying him throughout the game. The reason it was completely scrapped was simple: it didn’t feel worthy of being called “Biohazard 2.” If it hadn’t carried the Biohazard name, it might have been acceptable as a standalone game. But we didn’t want to release something under that title unless we could stand behind it with confidence.

Q35. Why was the female protagonist no longer a racer?

When “1.5” was scrapped, the entire scenario was rebuilt from the ground up, and the female protagonist was completely reimagined. In “1.5,” the heroine—Elza—was a college student and motorcycle racer with no knowledge of Umbrella’s activities. But when she was reworked into Claire Redfield, the younger sister of Chris Redfield, the team decided:

“If she’s Chris’s sister, let’s make her cooler—more energetic.”

As a result, everything about her was redesigned, from her appearance to her outfit. Once Claire became such a strong and distinctive character, the “racer” label was no longer necessary.

Q36. If you were to create a Biohazard 2 Director’s Cut, what changes would you make?

I’d like to see a version with a higher difficulty level. Maybe even introduce a “third protagonist” and create an additional scenario… But for now, we want to focus all our efforts on the sequel. So a “Director’s Cut” probably won’t happen anytime soon—if ever… though you never know.

Q37. Was Biohazard 2 created with a sequel in mind?

Not particularly. I imagine people ask that because of the ending… but the overall structure of the ending movie was something I decided myself. I wanted it to close things out decisively, while still leaving players with a lingering sense of emotion. That’s how that final line came about. To be honest, it didn’t take long to come up with. Which probably means… I didn’t overthink it that much. —But it sounds cool, right?

Q38. What direction would you like Biohazard 3 to take?

I’d like to return to the series’ core theme and push the expression of “fear” even further.

At the same time, I think it’s important to introduce some kind of new sensation for players when they actually experience the game…

Q39. Which characters from Biohazard 2 might appear in Biohazard 3?

Nothing has been decided yet. Really—we’re not hiding anything… there just aren’t any concrete plans at this stage. In fact, we’re still open to ideas—so go ahead and send them in!

Q40. Do you have a message for the players?

What did you think of Biohazard 2?

To speak frankly from the development side, this was a very demanding project – one that constantly forced us to be aware of the market and brought with it a great deal of stress and internal conflict. Whereas the original Biohazard was created with a more hardcore audience in mind, this time we set out from the beginning to broaden the fan base. Achieving that goal proved far more difficult than we had anticipated. There were countless factors to consider. Beyond difficulty, we had to constantly think about systems and controls with more casual players in mind. At the same time, the “hardcore edge” is part of what defines the Biohazard series, and balancing those two sides created an ongoing tension throughout development.

I’ve always believed that simply making an “average, well-balanced game” wouldn’t be enough to call it Biohazard. As creators, there were certain things we refused to compromise on—and we held firmly to those principles. So first, I hope you’ll approach Biohazard 2 casually and enjoy it for what it is. Then, perhaps you’ll discover a different side of the series—its appeal, and its potential. If you have any thoughts or feedback, please don’t hesitate to send them to Capcom. …And I’ll be waiting for your fan letters, too. Just kidding.

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