The original game didn’t include it and neither does the remake. Question: Is there splitscreen local co-op multiplayer in Resident Evil 2? Answer: No there isn’t. The game shines brightest during two-player co-op, but single-player is much improved from Resident Evil 5. Two players can team up via online, split-screen, or system link.
Resident Evil 5 is one of the greatest two-player co-op games of this generation, and Resident Evil 6 belongs on that list as well.