The House of the Dead 2 Remake: Release Date, Trailer System Requirements and More

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Do you remember playing PC and arcade games in the early 2000s? Well, here is a very classic game from the early 200s heading for a remake and slated for a release later this year. The game in question? Well, it’s The House of the Dead 2. Yes, a remake is currently in the works and will be a fan favorite for those who enjoyed the original releases as well as those who like classic arcade games regardless of the title.

So, whether you are hearing about this game for the first time, or have previously played the original releases, here is everything you need to know about The House of the Dead 2 Remake.

Before we talk about the remake of the game, let’s first dive into a few details of the original release. The original House of the Dead 2 was released in the year 1998 for the Windows platform. Developed by Wow Entertainment and publicized by Activision, this was the PC version of the game that was initially released for Arcade platforms. Now, let’s dive into everything you need to know about the remake.

The House of the Dead 2 Remake: Release Date

The remake of this classic arcade game was announced on the 10th of January 2025. While we got to see an announcement trailer for the game, the developers are yet to reveal exact date for an official release. But the game is confirmed to released in Spring 2025. It will be available on all major platforms.

Announcement Trailer

The House of the Dead Remake 2: Developer and Publisher

With the remake of the game coming in after almost 26 years, the developers and publishers of the game have been changed. This new remake is being developed by MegaPixel Studio S.A. – the same team behind the remake of other classic arcade games such as The House of the Dead Remake, Panzer Dragoon Remake, and Hollow 2.ย 

On the publishing front for the remake, Forever Entertainment has taken the lead. They also have several games under their belt such as Front Mission 1st Remake, Front Mission 2 Remake, Timberman, and Magical Drop VI โ€” just to name a few.

The House of the Dead 2 Remake – Gameplay

So, what is The House of the Dead 2 game all about? Well, you get to play as a secret agent and can choose between James and Gary. Your goal is to take down all the crazy monsters that you come across.ย The game takes place in the year 2000 when weird creatures have taken over a city. As secret agents, you are tasked with finding out who these creatures are and also discovering the source of these creatures.

The House of the Dead 2 Remake Release Date

In classic arcade style, you will have your guns to take down the creatures and the gameplay will stick to the original game. Of course, as a remake, you will see improvements in the sound effects, game music, and most importantly – the graphics. The game will also continue to have its original game modes such as the boss mode, training mode, and the fan favorite: co-op mode,

The House of the Dead 2 Remake System Requirements

While the gameโ€™s release date is yet to be revealed, the developers have put out the system requirements that our PC needs to meet to play the game. Check them out.

Minimum System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB

Recommended System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10
  • CPU: Intel Core i7 7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 X
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB

Closing Thoughts

This concludes everything you need to know about the upcoming remake of the House of the Dead 2. This is a great game for those who want to relive their childhood days of playing arcade games and also for those players who would like to experience what kind of games were present during the late 90s/early 2000s. 

Now, the same team was also behind the remake of the first game which they released in 2022 and it has had mixed reviews. Hopefully, the devs have taken players’ criticisms about it which results in a better performance and playing remake for The House of the Dead 2. Until then, we will have to wait for the game to be released and be the judge of it ourselves.

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Enjoy games, 90's hip-hop, and tech. Loves exploring the infinite world of laptops and food. Every ready to provide assistance in anything that rocks his boat. Will gladly enjoy capturing memories through various lenses. Worked previously at PiunikaWeb as an author and researcher.

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