Fan Mod Brings Split-Screen Co-Op to Resident Evil 2 Remake
A NexusMods user created a local split-screen co-op mod for Resident Evil 2 Remake. It includes separate inventories, difficulty settings, a revive system, and a communication wheel, but lacks online play. The mod has drawn attention and some criticism over an AI-assisted coding disclaimer and bugs.
The mod comes from NexusMods creator Shopcreeper01 and is unaffiliated with Capcom. It supports only local split-screen, not online. It adds separate inventories, adjustable difficulty, a revive mechanic, and a communication/gameplay wheel. Players can switch characters or use an AI partner akin to Resident Evil 5's Sheva.
Some players have connected the AI-assisted coding disclaimer to bugs; a major update has since aimed to address some issues. Resident Evil 2 originally launched Jan 25, 2019, developed and published by Capcom, and holds a 92/100 top critic average with 97% critics recommendation on OpenCritic.
This mod may give PC players a new way to share Resident Evil 2's horror with someone nearby, potentially strengthening local co-op traditions. It could also fuel debate about AI-assisted modding, affecting mod creators, players, and rights holders as they weigh bugs, credit, and quality. Because it lacks online play, its broader social reach may stay limited to households and gatherings, though interest could pressure official developers to consider similar features.