The remake of Resident Evil 2 is much more than just an HD remaster. While fans of the original will feel like they’re in familiar territory, they’ll be met with new puzzles, new enemies, and new secrets to discover. Our Resident Evil 2 walkthrough covers how to unlock all extras and achieve the S+ rank in every scenario.
The following Resident Evil 2 cheats apply to the 2019 remake for PS4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
How to See Every Ending in Resident Evil 2
There are four main scenarios in Resident Evil 2, each with their own unique ending. Like the original game, players initially have the option to play as Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield. Whichever character you choose, the puzzles and enemies you’ll encounter will be largely the same, but you’ll meet different characters and use different weapons. Leon’s scenario is slightly more difficult because there are two additional boss fights.
Complete the game as Claire or Leon to unlock an alternate scenario for the other character. In the B scenarios, some puzzle solutions are different, and you will traverse certain locations in a different order. There is also a new end boss you must defeat to see the “true” ending.
How to Unlock Everything in Resident Evil 2
When you unlock a secret weapon, it will appear in the item box during your next playthrough. New game modes will appear in the main menus. Unlock secrets by completing the specified tasks:
Resident Evil 2 Unlockables
| Unlockable | Requirement |
|
Claire B scenario |
Finish either of Leon’s scenarios on any difficulty. |
| Leon B scenario | Finish either of Claire’s scenarios on any difficulty. |
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Indestructible Combat Knife |
Destroy all 15 Mr. Raccoon bobbleheads. |
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Submachine Gun with infinite ammo |
Achieve an S rank in any scenario on Hardcore difficulty. |
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Minigun with infinite ammo |
Achieve an S+ rank in either of Claire’s scenarios on Hardcore difficulty. |
| ATM-4 Rocket Launcher with infinite ammo | Achieve an S+ rank in either of Leon’s scenarios on Hardcore difficulty. |
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Infinite ammo Samurai Edge Pistol |
Achieve an S rank in any scenario on Normal difficulty. |
| The 4th Survivor scenario | Finish Leon or Claire’s B scenario on any difficulty. |
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The Tofu Survivor scenario |
Finish the 4th Survivor scenario. |
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Konjac and Uiro-Mochi in The Tofu Survivor scenario |
Finish The Tofu Survivor scenario with Tofu. |
| Flan and Annin Tofu (only in The Tofu Survivor scenario) | Finish The Tofu Survivor scenario with Konjac or Uiro-Mochi. |
How to Unlock Alternate Costumes
To switch costumes, press Options on your controller, then select Costumes from the menu. You'll unlock more costumes once you meet certain requirements:
Resident Evil 2 Alternate Costumes Guide
| Costume | Requirement |
|
Alternative costumes for Leon and Claire |
Finish the game with either character. |
| Casual costume for Leon | Finish either of Leon's scenarios. |
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Classic Police (injured) for Leon |
Finish any scenario on Hardcore difficulty. |
| Classic Tank Top for Claire | Finish any scenario on Hardcore difficulty. |
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Jacket costume for Claire |
Finish either of Claire's scenarios. |
| Police costume for Leon | Finish either of Leon's scenarios. |
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Tank Top costume for Claire |
Finish either of Claire's scenarios. |
| Ada with no trench coat | Equip Leon's alternate costume while playing as Ada. |
You will also unlock extra accessories as you complete the optional modes, and more costumes can be purchased as DLC.
How to Earn S and S+ Ranks
When you finish the game, you’ll be graded based on your performance. The highest ranking you can get is S+, but the grading scale is different depending on how you play the game:
Resident Evil 2 S+ Rank Guide
| Rank | Requirement |
|
S Rank (A scenario, Standard difficulty) |
Finish the game in under 3.5 hours. |
|
S Rank (B scenario, Standard difficulty) |
Finish the game in under 3 hours. |
|
S Rank (A scenario, Hardcore difficulty) |
Finish the game in under 2.5 hours. |
| S Rank (B scenario, Hardcore difficulty) | Finish the game in under 2 hours. |
| S+ Rank (A scenario, Standard difficulty) | Finish the game in under 3.5 hours, don't use infinite guns, don't save more than three times. |
| S+ Rank (B scenario, Standard difficulty) | Finish the game in under 3 hours, don't use infinite guns, don't save more than three times. |
| S+ Rank (A scenario, Hardcore difficulty) | Finish the game in under 2.5 hours, don't use infinite guns, don't save more than three times. |
| S Rank (B scenario, Hardcore difficulty) | Finish the game in under 2 hours, don't use infinite guns, don't save more than three times. |
Resident Evil 2 Remake Puzzle Solutions
Clues for solving puzzles can be found by exploring your surroundings, or you can just use this guide:
Resident Evil 2 Cheats
| Puzzle | Solution |
|
Lion statue (A scenario) |
Lion, Branch, Bird |
| Lion statue (B scenario) | Crown, Flame, Bird |
|
Unicorn statue (A scenario) |
Fish, Scorpion, Vase |
| Unicorn statue (B scenario) | Twins, Scale, Snake |
|
Maiden statue (A scenario) |
Woman, Bow, Snake |
| Maiden statue (B scenario) | Ram, Harp, Bird |
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Leon’s desk |
Left lock: NED; right lock: MRG |
| Police station 3F lock | DCM |
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Men's locker room lock |
CAP |
| West office safe | Left 9, right 15, left 7 |
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Waiting room safe |
Left 6, right 2, left 11 |
| Control room lock | SZF |
|
Chess puzzle (A Scenario) |
Right Wall: Pawn, Queen, King; Left Wall: Bishop, Rook, Knight |
| Chess puzzle (B Scenario) | Right Wall: Pawn, Rook, Knight; Left Wall: Queen, Bishop, King |
|
Treatment pool room safe |
Left 2, right 12, left 8 |
|
Greenhouse control room codes (A scenario) |
3123; 2067 |
|
Greenhouse control room codes (B scenario) |
2048; 5831 |
How to See Rebecca Chambers in Resident Evil 2
While exploring the sewers in any of the main scenarios, you’ll find a roll of film in the upper-floor workroom. Backtrack to the police station darkroom to develop the film, which will reveal a picture of a desk next to a flag.
Go to the S.T.A.R.S. office and inspect the suspicious desk to discover a wooden box. Examine it to reveal an upgrade for your weapon. Now, check the same drawer on the desk again to find yet another roll of film. Develop it to see a photo of Rebecca Chambers from the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil Zero.
How to Earn Every Trophy in Resident Evil 2
To unlock every trophy in the RE 2 remake, expect to play through every scenario at least once.
Resident Evil 2 Trophy Guide
| Trophy | Requirement |
|
Raccoon City Native |
Earn every trophy. |
| Hardcore College Student | Finish either of Claire's scenarios on Hardcore difficulty. |
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Hardcore Rookie |
Finish either of Leon's scenarios on Hardcore difficulty. |
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A Hero Emerges |
Finish either of Leon's scenarios on any difficulty. |
| A Heroine Emerges | Finish either of Claire's scenarios on any difficulty. |
| A Small Carbon Footprint | Take less than 14,000 steps during one playthrough. |
| Complete Vermin Extermination | Destroy every Mr. Raccoon bobblehead. |
|
Frugalist |
Finish any scenario without using a recovery item. |
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Minimalist |
Finish any scenario without opening an item box. |
| A Vault-like Mind | Open a portable safe. |
|
Master of Unlocking |
Open every safe and lock in the game. |
| A Waist of Space | Find every hip pouch. |
| Bon Appétit | Shove a grenade in an enemy's mouth and shoot it. |
| Customizer | Customize any weapon. |
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Don't Need No Stinkin' Gun |
Defeat any enemy with the knife. |
| Eat This! | Counterattack using a sub-weapon. |
| First Break-In | Open a dial safe. |
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Hats Off! |
Shoot Tyrant's hat off his head. |
| Hip to Add Squares | Find a hip pouch. |
| Keep Their Heads Ringin' | Use a stun grenade against a licker. |
|
Like Skeet Shooting |
Shoot a lunging enemy out of the air. |
| Lore Explorer | Read every file. |
| That'll Hold 'Em | Board up a window. |
|
The Basics of Survival |
Combine two items. |
| Treasure Hunter | Find 2 hidden items using photo clues. |
| Vermin Extermination | Destroy a bobblehead. |
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Zombie Roundup
|
Destroy three enemies at once using a sub-weapon. |
| Leon "S." Kennedy | Earn an S rank with Leon. |
| Sizzling Scarlet Hero | Earn an S rank with Claire. |
|
Broken Umbrella |
See the true ending. |
| A Great Need for a Shower | Escape the sewers. |
| Gotcha! | Beat G Stage 2 using the crane just once. |
|
Grim Reaper |
Finish The 4th Survivor scenario. |
| Hide and Seek | Finish Sherry's section. |
| Hack Complete | Finish Ada's section. |
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In the Blink of an Eye |
Beat Super Tyrant with five minutes to spare. |
| One Slick Super-spy | Finish Ada's section without using a weapon. |
| Never-Ending Rain | Escape the police station. |
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Path to the Goddess |
Solve the Goddess Statue puzzle. |
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Young Escapee |
Escape the bedroom in 60 seconds or less during Sherry's section. |
| Welcome to the City of the Dead | Enter the police station. |
| With Time to Spare | Beat G Stage 4 with four minutes left until detonation. |
|
Got 'Em |
Destroy every bobblehead hidden in The Ghost Survivors mode. |
| Hell of a Sheriff | Finish the No Way Out scenario. |
