Tracing the Real Origins of Resident Evil 2’s Mr. X

An in-depth look traces the nickname Mr. X for Resident Evil 2’s Tyrant to early development materials, including a Japanese alias, Nazo no Otoko X, used in scripts and licensing text before the final game. Capcom confirms the official name is Tyrant and that Mr. X was used to refer to the human form, with licensing art and interviews supporting its use, suggesting the moniker originated with the development team rather than a US guide mistake; the exact rationale behind choosing the nickname remains unclear.