Resident Evil 2 or RE2 Remake is one of the more difficult games in the series, so getting an S rank is that much tougher. But if you are someone that is looking to really challenge yourself then this is great for you. Also, if you are a Resident Evil fan then you need to do this as this defines as the ultimate proof of being really good at these games. It might take a few tries even so, but it is definitely not impossible to achieve. So, this guide will tell you what steps you will need to take to get that coveted S and S+ rank.
How to achieve S and S+ Rank in Resident Evil 2 Remake (RE2)
One good reason that you may want to get S or S+ Rank in Resident Evil 2 Remake is that you will unlock infinite ammo weapons by doing so. This is a motivator in making you not give up on trying to achieve these tough-to-get ranks in RE2.
To get S and S+ Rank in RE2, you will need to race against time. This is the case in most Resident Evil games, which fans of the series might already know. Let’s look at both ranks separately and what is required for each.
How to get S Rank in RE2 Remake
To get S Rank in Resident Evil 2 Remake, you need to beat the game in a certain time frame. This time frame is different depending on if it is your first playthrough of the game or not. Note that Leon and Claire’s stories count as separate playthroughs. So, Here is how it works:
- First Playthrough (‘A’ Scenario) – Complete the game in under 3 hours and 30 minutes.
- Second Playthrough (‘B’ Scenario) – Complete the game in under 3 hours.
How to get S+ Rank in RE2 Remake
To get the S+ Rank, you will need to do most of the same as the S rank but now on Hardcore difficulty instead of standard. Keep in mind that in this mode, you can only manually save 3 times during the entire playthrough. Here are the time frames:
- First Playthrough (‘A’ Scenario) – Complete the game in under 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Second Playthrough (‘B’ Scenario) – Complete the game in under 2 hours.
That is how you can get S and S+ Ranks in Resident Evil 2 Remake (RE2). For more guides like this, check out our other articles on Resident Evil like how to find Crank Handle Key in RE2 and how to get the Chicago Typewriter in RE4.