While Capcom beavers away on a HD port of Resident Evil Zero, fans are close to finishing a remake of Resident Evil 2.

Resident Evil 2 Reborn will be available as a free download later this summer.

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Development is being handled by Invader Games, who are remaking the title on a not-for-profit basis, according to Eurogamer.

Built using the Unreal Engine 4, it contains revamped character models, new textures, animations, lighting and particle effects.

It also features new gameplay tweaks to bring it in line with modern titles..

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Invader Games has released a couple of impressive looking videos showcasing the new and improved gameplay.

Capcom, meanwhile, is working on a HD port of Resident Evil Zero for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 and PC.

Releasing in 2016, the remastered version of the GameCube original includes various improvements, including updates to visuals, sound, a new 'Very Easy' mode and options for control and aspect ratio.