Capcom announced today that Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7 biohazard are all coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this year.
Developed using Capcom‘s proprietary RE Engine, all three titles will tout cutting-edge features, including ray tracing, high frame rate, and 3D audio to enhance the immersion of the award-winning experiences.
For PlayStation 5 players, all three titles also feature engaging DualSense support for Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers.
Players who previously purchased the three games on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One are eligible for an upgrade at no additional cost through the PS4 to digital PS5 upgrade option or Xbox Smart Delivery.
Fans will be able to re-experience the spine-chilling horrors and incredible visuals of these fan-favorite titles on the latest generation of consoles. An upgrade patch will also be available at no additional cost for PC users.
Based on the original genre-defining masterpiece, Resident Evil 2 has been completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience.
Using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, this reimagining of the second game offers a fresh take on the classic survival horror saga with breathtakingly realistic visuals, heart-pounding immersive audio, a new over-the-shoulder camera, and modernized controls on top of gameplay modes from the original game.
Resident Evil 3 tells the story of S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine as she escapes from a crumbling Raccoon City and the relentless Nemesis.
Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine combines photorealistic visuals and a modernized control scheme with the series’ intense combat and puzzle-solving to deliver the action-packed final chapter of Raccoon City’s collapse.
Resident Evil 7 biohazard set a new course for the Resident Evil series when it was released, leveraging its roots while opening the door to a truly terrifying horror experience.
A dramatic new shift for the series to first-person view in a photorealistic style powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, Resident Evil 7 biohazard delivers an unprecedented level of immersion that brings the thrilling horror up close and personal.
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Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills in 2018 to cover the latest news on streaming, movies, TV, and video games.