Resident Evil 2 Files guide: Obtain the Lore Explorer Record

Resident Evil 2 is available now, and to help you with all of its Records, Achievements and Trophies, were here with guides. This guide is for the Lore Explorer Record, tasking you to find all files in the game.

We’re going to make this as spoiler-free as possible, though we’ll have to be a little specific as some files can be missable as part of your playthrough(s). You’ve been warned! There is also a point of no return that we’ll make sure you’re aware of.

Let’s get to it! There are 58 files in total, so strap in — it’s going to take a while. Some files are accessible in both Leon and Claire’s campaigns, and others are character-specific.

Leon’s Files | Claire’s Files

Resident Evil 2 Files — Leon

Found in the RPD

• File 1 – Orientation Letter: Available as soon as you can access your inventory. Leon-exclusive.
• File 2 – Officer’s Notebook: Found in Watchman’s Room (1F)
• File 3 – Record of Events: Found in Operations Room (1F)
• File 4 – Uses of Gunpowder: Found in West Office (1F). Leon-exclusive.
• File 5 – Operation Report: Found in West Office (1F)
• File 6 – Rookie’s First Assignment: Found in West Office (1F)
• File 7 – Storage Locker Terminal Memo: Found in Safety Deposit Room (1F)
• File 8 – Medical Benefits or Herbs: Found in Dark Room (1F)
• File 9 – Scrap of Paper: Found in Watchman’s Room (1F). 2nd Game only.
• File 10 – Notebook with Missing Page: Found in Main Hall (1F). 2nd Game only.
• File 11 – Portable Safe Instructions: Found in Shower Room (2F)
• File 12 – To any survivors: Found in Hallway near West Storage Room (3F)
• File 13 – Some Guy’s Scribblings: Found in West Storage Room (3F)
• File 14 – Guide Pamphlet: Found in Waiting Room (2F)
• File 15 – Art Article “The Red Stone”: Found in Art Room (2F)
• File 16 – Internal Memo: Found in S.T.A.R.S. Office (2F)
• File 17 – Claire’s Memo: Found in S.T.A.R.S. Office (2F). Leon 2nd Game Only.
• File 18 – Memo “Jail Power Panel”: Found beside Ben’s Cell (B1). Leon-exclusive.
• File 19 – Autopsy Record 53477: Found in Morgue (B1)
• File 20 – Equipment Disposal Notice: Found in Firing Range (B1)
• File 21 – A Message From Mr. Raccoon: Found in Firing Range (B1)
• File 22 – Confiscation Report: Found in Observation Room (1F)
• File 23 – Letter to S.T.A.R.S. Members: Found in S.T.A.R.S Office Armory (2F)
• File 24 – Repair Plan: Found in Clock Tower (3F)
• File 25 – Ben’s Memo: Found in Ben’s Cell (B1). Leon-exclusive.
• File 26 – Interview Transcript: Found in Ben’s Cell (B1). Leon-exclusive.

Found playing as Ada (MISSABLE)

• File 27 – Sept. Inspection (Week 1): In the room after the first hackable fan. Ada-exclusive.
• File 28 – Sept. Inspection (Week 2): At the top of the stairs near the Incinerator. Ada-exclusive.

Found in the Sewers

• File 29 – Copy of Emails to Umbrella HQ: Found in Control Room (Upper)
• File 30 – Sewers Company Pamphlet: Found in Monitor Room (Middle)
• File 31 – Unlocking the U-Area Door: Found in Monitor Room (Middle)
• File 32 – Claire’s Note: Found in Treatment Pool Room (Middle). Leon 2nd Game only.
• File 33 – Delivery Receipt: Found in Cable Car Platform (Middle)
• File 34 – Jazz Festival Flyer: Found in Workers’ Break Room (Upper)

POINT OF NO RETURN IS HERE. COLLECT EVERYTHING ABOVE BEFORE USING THE CABLE CAR.

Found in Umbrella Labs

• File 35 – Nap Room Log: Found in Reception (B1)
• File 36 – ID Wristband: Found in Reception (B1)
• File 37 – Special Forces Recording: Found in Hallway, North Area (B1)
• File 38 – Herbicide Synthesis: Found in Drug Testing Lab (B1)
• File 39 – Somebody’s Note: Found south of Lobby (B1)
• File 40 – Wayne Li’s Inbox: Found in Low-Temp Testing Lab (B2)
• File 41 – Byron Cartwrights Inbox: Found in Presentation Room (B1)
• File 42 – Wayne Li’s Note: Found in Nap Room (B1)
• File 43 – William Birkin’s Inbox: Found in Biotesting Lab (B1)
• File 44 – Research Diary: Found in P-4 Level Testing Lab (B1)

Resident Evil 2 Files — Claire

Found in the RPD

• File 1 – Letter from Best Friend: Available as soon as you can access your inventory. Claire-exclusive.
• File 2 – Officer’s Notebook: Found in Watchman’s Room (1F)
• File 3 – Record of Events: Found in Operations Room (1F)
• File 4 – Uses of Gunpowder: Found in West Office (1F). Claire-exclusive.
• File 5 – Operation Report: Found in West Office (1F)
• File 6 – Rookie’s First Assignment: Found in West Office (1F)
• File 7 – Storage Locker Terminal Memo: Found in Safety Deposit Room (1F)
• File 8 – Medical Benefits or Herbs: Found in Dark Room (1F)
• File 9 – Scrap of Paper: Found in Watchman’s Room (1F). 2nd Game only.
• File 10 – Notebook with Missing Page: Found in Main Hall (1F). 2nd Game only.
• File 11 – Portable Safe Instructions: Found in Shower Room (2F)
• File 12 – To any survivors: Found in Hallway near West Storage Room (3F)
• File 13 – Some Guy’s Scribblings: Found in West Storage Room (3F)
• File 14 – Guide Pamphlet: Found in Waiting Room (2F)
• File 15 – Art Article “The Red Stone”: Found in Art Room (2F)
• File 16 – Internal Memo: Found in S.T.A.R.S. Office (2F)
• File 17 – Leon’s Memo: Found in S.T.A.R.S. Office (2F). Claire 2nd Game Only.
• File 18 – Raccoon Monthly, June Issue: Found in Elevator Controls Room (B1). Claire-exclusive.
• File 19 – Autopsy Record 53477: Found in Morgue (B1)
• File 20 – Equipment Disposal Notice: Found in Firing Range (B1)
• File 21 – A Message From Mr. Raccoon: Found in Firing Range (B1)
• File 22 – Confiscation Report: Found in Observation Room (1F)
• File 23 – Letter to S.T.A.R.S. Members: Found in S.T.A.R.S Office Armory (2F)
• File 24 – Repair Plan: Found in Clock Tower (3F)
• File 25 – Copy of Emails to Chief Irons: Found in Chief’s Office (2F). Claire-exclusive.
• File 26 – Taxidermy Log: Found in Chief’s Office (2F). Claire-exclusive.
• File 27 – Repair Shop Letter: Found in Private Collection Room (2F). Claire-exclusive.

Found playing as Sherry (MISSABLE)

• File 28 – Sally’s Diary: In the first hallway (2F) after escaping the bedrooms. Sherry-exclusive.
• File 29 – Tom’s Diary: Found in the Front Hall (1F). Sherry-exclusive.

Found in the Orphanage

• File 30 – _____’s Diary: Found in Director’s Room (1F). Can be found by Claire or Sherry.
• File 31 – Letter from the Director: Found in the Bathroom (2F). Claire-exclusive.

Found in the Sewers

• File 32 – Report About “G”: Found in Office. Claire-exclusive.
• File 33 – Copy of Emails to Umbrella HQ: Found in Control Room (Upper)
• File 34 – Sewers Company Pamphlet: Found in Monitor Room (Middle)
• File 35 – Unlocking the U-Area Door: Found in Monitor Room (Middle)
• File 36 – Leon’s Note: Found in Treatment Pool Room (Middle). Claire 2nd Game only.
• File 37 – Delivery Receipt: Found in Cable Car Platform (Middle)
• File 38 – Jazz Festival Flyer: Found in Workers’ Break Room (Upper)

POINT OF NO RETURN IS HERE. COLLECT EVERYTHING ABOVE BEFORE USING THE CABLE CAR.

Found in Umbrella Labs

• File 39 – IMPORTANT NEST-Wide Alert: Found in Security Room (B1). Claire-exclusive.
• File 40 – Nap Room Log: Found in Reception (B1)
• File 41 – ID Wristband: Found in Reception (B1)
• File 42 – Special Forces Recording: Found in Hallway, North Area (B1)
• File 43 – Herbicide Synthesis: Found in Drug Testing Lab (B1)
• File 44 – Somebody’s Note: Found south of Lobby (B1)
• File 45 – Wayne Li’s Inbox: Found in Low-Temp Testing Lab (B2)
• File 46 – Byron Cartwrights Inbox: Found in Presentation Room (B1)
• File 47 – Wayne Li’s Note: Found in Nap Room (B1)
• File 48 – William Birkin’s Inbox: Found in Biotesting Lab (B1)
• File 49 – Research Diary: Found in P-4 Level Testing Lab (B1)

Resident Evil 2 is available now on Windows PC, Xbox One and PS4. Check out our other guides below.

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