Capcom Has Good News for PS5 Resident Evil Fans

Capcom Has Good News for PS5 Resident Evil Fans

Key Takeaways

  • Physical versions of the PlayStation 5 ports of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 will be released this winter, with each game retailing for $29.99.
  • The titles will be released in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia on December 6, and in Japan on December 26.
  • A North American release is listed for January 2025.

As a seasoned survivor of the Umbrella Corporation’s horrific experiments and a die-hard fan of the Resident Evil series since its inception, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement when Capcom announced the physical editions for the PlayStation 5 ports of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7. These games have been staples in my zombie-slaying arsenal for far too long, and now I’ll finally get to add the remakes to my collection, complete with ray tracing, higher frame rates, 3D audio, faster loading times, and PS5 DualSense controller support.


Capcom has confirmed that this coming winter sees the arrival of the physical versions for three PlayStation 5 adaptations of the Resident Evil series: Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Throughout the year in 2022, these Resident Evil ports have been optimized for the PS5, delivering significant enhancements on Sony’s top-tier console.

In the summer of 2022, gamers who owned Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, or Resident Evil 7: Biohazard on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One were able to upgrade to the game’s versions for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S at no extra charge. In April, it was briefly listed that physical copies of the PS5 versions of Resident Evil would be available in July on a Romanian website, but the date turned out to be incorrect. However, Capcom has confirmed that physical editions of these popular survival horror games will be released in the coming months.

The physical versions of games including Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and the Gold Edition of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard will hit stores in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia on December 6. For those living in Japan, the games will be available for purchase starting December 26, with North America set to follow in January 2025 (exact date TBA). Retailers like GameStop are currently listing January 10 as the possible release date in North America. Each game within the popular Resident Evil series will be priced at $29.99 upon purchase.

Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 PlayStation 5 Physical Edition Release Date

  • Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia – December 6
  • Japan – December 26
  • North America – January 2025

The PlayStation 5 editions of each title offer ray tracing, improved frame rates, immersive 3D audio, quicker loading times, and compatibility with the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Notably, the Gold Edition of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard includes both volumes of the Banned Footage DLC, as well as the End of Zoe epilogue episode. Moreover, the highly praised remake of Resident Evil 2, often hailed as one of the best horror games from the last ten years, is a game many series enthusiasts have been eager to own.

There’s been a lot of buzz among fans suggesting that an announcement for Resident Evil 9 could be imminent, fueled by a suspicious Metacritic page. Many hope to catch the first glimpse at the 2024 Game Awards in December, as it’s been quite some time since we last saw a main title from the franchise, Resident Evil Village, which was released in 2021. If the sequel is taking longer than expected, there might still be something exciting to anticipate – rumors are swirling about a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica that’s allegedly in development.

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2024-10-26 18:33