
To fully understand the events in Resident Evil 2 and 3, it is important to first briefly touch back upon the date of May 11th, 1998 in the Resident Evil universe, when a T-Virus outbreak occurred in the Umbrella research lab below the Spencer mansion. For the most part, Capcom overwhelmingly kept the Remake true to the series' lore and mythos, and the differences are but small nuances. There are some slight differences in the storyline between Resident Evil 2 Remake and the original. For the purpose of clarity and consistency, this story overview will adopt the Remake's version of events. RELATED: How Resident Evil 3 Remake Could Improve Over the Original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis begins on September, 28, 1998 in Raccoon City, 24 hours prior to the events that begin to transpire in Raccoon City in Resident Evil 2 the following day, September 29. In some ways, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis may be part prequel and part sequel, given that it takes place both before, during, and after events in Resident Evil 2.

For fans who have never played the the original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, be warned: there are spoilers ahead. With Resident Evil 3 Remake all but confirmed, it makes for an enjoyable time for fans to rejoice and refresh their memories of the closely knit storyline of the second and third games.
