How to Save in Resident Evil 2

Capcom might have billed this Resident Evil 2 remake as a complete reimagining of a classic, but plenty of old features still make a return. In this Resident Evil 2 typewriters guide , we’ll be walking you through how to save in Resident Evil 2, so you can always safely log your progress as either Leon or Claire.

• How to Save in Resident Evil 2
• Does Resident Evil 2 Have Auto Save or Save Anywhere?

How to Save in Resident Evil 2

If you’ve played Resident Evil at all, you’ll be aware of typewriters. Historically, this is the item that the franchise has used since the original game, by which the player can save. In the Resident Evil 2 remake, the typewriters return once again, and you can think of the typewriter as your way of manually saving in Resident Evil 2.

The sacred typewriter |Hirun Cryer

In the Assisted and Standard modes of difficulty in Resident Evil 2, there’s no limit on the amount of times you can use typewriters throughout the game. Simply put, you can save, and probably should save, whenever you encounter a typewriter, which are often found in ‘safe rooms’ like the main hall of the police station, or the chief’s office in the upper floors of the police station.

But, if you’re playing on Hardcore mode, you’ll be given a finite amount of Ink Ribbons. These are the items that you’ll use to save at typewriters, and since you’re given a finite amount of them in the game, you’ve got to use them strategically. We’re not yet sure whether you can obtain additional Ink Ribbons by playing Resident Evil 2, but we’ll make sure to update this guide when we know for sure.

This was taken before the pilgrimage |Hirun Cryer

Does Resident Evil 2 Have Auto Save or Save Anywhere?

Although the game does feature an autosave system, it’s actually pretty unreliable, and not once have we been spawned at an autosave point after dying. Therefore, the most recent typewriter that you’ve used is the one that you’ll respawn at after death.

And no, Resident Evil 2 does not have a ‘save anywhere’ feature. The only points in the game at which you can manually save are the typewriters, and if you quit out of Resident Evil 2 while playing, you’re going to be put back in at the last typewriter you saved at.

If it’s more content for Capcom’s remake that you’re after, head over to our essential Resident Evil 2 tips page. Alternatively, you can hit up our page on how to unlock Fourth Survivor in Resident Evil 2 with the enigmatic Hunk, our article on how to unlock the magnum in Resident Evil 2, or our Resident Evil 2 Leon’s desk locks guide. If you want more Resident Evil goodness, check out our definitive ranking of the best Resident Evil Games.

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As Resident Evil remakes continue to print money, Capcom confirms plans for more of them

But no conirmation as to which games it plans to remake.

To the surprise of presumably no one, Capcom has in fact confirmed that it’s planning another Resident Evil remake - but it hasn’t said which game’s getting one.

It’s no secret that Capcom’s Resident Evil remakes have been doing exceptionally well - Resident Evil 4 Remake sold three million copies within its first two days . So hearing that Capcom is working on more was pretty much a given. Resident Evil 4 Remake director Yasuhiro Anpo was the one to confirm more remakes are on the way, quite simply replying “Yes,” when asked by IGN if the developer had plans for more. “We’ve released three remakes so far and they have all been received very well. Since it allows a modern audience to play these games, it is something I am happy to do as someone that loves these older games, and we want to continue doing more.

“What game we will remake in the future is something that we would like to announce in the future, so please look forward to it.” There hasn’t been any kind of hints so far as to which games Capcom might remake, though it has been trying to figure out which games you want to see remade . Code Veronica seemingly isn’t off the table , but of course there are games like the original Resident Evil or Resident Evil 0. Plus, there’s the more actiony Resident Evil 5, which is the next one numerically, though that one obviously marked quite a shift for the survival horror series.

Capcom does have an “unannounced major title” due out before March 2024 , though I personally wouldn’t bet on a new Resident Evil game. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is out March 22 , but that one was already announced, so it can’t be that. Perhaps there’s a new Monster Hunter on the horizon? We could always hope for a new Lost Planet or Darkstalkers too.

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