With Capcom revealing a lot ofResident Evil-related news during its most recent conference, there’s a lot for survival horror fans to be excited about. This list now includes the next-gen launch ofResident Evil2,3, and7, which arrived sooner than most would have expected.
TheResident Evil 2and3remakes, as well asResident Evil 7, all use the newRE Engine, capable of bringing some impressive visuals to life. However, with the next-gen technology now available through the Xbox Series X/S and PS5, it was time for an overhaul to make full use of those systems' abilities.
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While most players' attention may have been focused on the sneak peek at theResident Evil 4remake andRE:Versetoday, Capcom also had a secret reveal to make. TheResident Evil 2and3remakes, as well asResident Evil 7, are now available for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with system improvements made to each. Both system upgrades add ray-tracing and improved frame rates to the titles, while thePS5 adds 3D audio and DualSensesupport. The upgrade is free for those who own the original versions on the last-gen systems, providing they upgraded from the PS4 to PS5 or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S, respectively.
This is the best opportunity yet for players who haven’t tried out any of these games - or who want a refresher - to check them out. WhileResident Evil 4’s remake isn’t set to release until 2023, there’s still more newResident Evilon the horizon. Capcom also revealed thatResident Evil Villagewill be receiving fresh material in the near future, releasing a Winters Expansion that will add an additional story following Ethan Winters' daughter, which is played in third-person. In addition, Mercenaries: Additional Orders will also allow players to step into the shoes of a series classic protagonist, Chris Redfield, ortake control of the towering Lady Dimitrescu.Resident Evil Villageis a relatively short entry in the overallResident Evilseries, so this should help to boost playtime for players who were left wanting more.
Resident Evil 2,3, and7’s Next-Gen upgrades are available now for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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