Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 next-gen update release window and upgrade details
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Some of the latest hits in the Resident Evil series are finally coming to modern consoles: Capcom announced enhanced editions of Resident Evil 2 Remake, Resident Evil 3 Remake, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for modern consoles and PC. While Capcom is keeping most details under wraps at this time, the company did reveal a release window and some of the features you can expect from these beloved games. Below is everything we know about the new versions of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7.
When will next-gen
Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 be released?
Capcom didn’t announce a specific release date for the enhanced editions of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7, but it did confirm they’ll launch in 2022. It’s unclear if they’ll all launch on the same date, or if Capcom plans to stagger the releases.
Leon battling Birkin in Resident Evil 2 Remake.Capcom
With Resident Evil being a horror franchise, it would make sense for these games to come out around Halloweentime. Historically, most mainline games in the series come out within the first half of the year, but considering Capcom hasn’t announced a solid release date yet, our guess is a late 2022 launch window.
What are the next-gen
Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 platforms?
Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Seeing as how these are enhanced editions of PS4 and Xbox One games, it makes sense they aren’t coming to Nintendo Switch.
What are the new
Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 features?
Jill Valentine shooting a zombie in Resident Evil 3 Remake.Capcom
So far, Capcom has only confirmed “visual enhancements” for Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7.
Each game will feature ray tracing, “high framerate,” and implementation of 3D audio for maximum immersion. PS5 players will also be able to utilize Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers.
Aside from that, it’s unclear if each game will feature additional content. Resident Evil 2 felt complete at launch, as did Resident Evil 7, which included plenty of DLC after release. Resident Evil 3, on the other hand, was criticized for its short length and lack of replayability, so we’re hoping Capcom adds more to this new version.
It’s likely these games won’t feature transferable saves, but if they do, we’re curious if you’ll be able to sync trophies/achievements without having to play again. Time will tell.
Are next-gen
Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 upgrades free?
Ethan Winters battling a molded in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Capcom
Thankfully, players who own the previous generation versions of these games across PS4, Xbox One, and PC are eligible for free upgrades to the new-gen editions, digitally.
It’s unknown how upgrades will work for those who purchased physical editions of these games on PS4 and Xbox One, but presumably, you’ll need to keep the old disc in your new console to play the digital PS5 or Xbox Series X|S counterparts. Capcom will no doubt clarify how upgrades will work as we get closer to release.
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Mark your calendar and call in sick, because the Resident Evil 2 remake release date is almost here.
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The year that the Resident Evil 2 remake releases is finally here, and fans are all in a tizzy of excitement at the prospective of revisiting the horrifying Raccoon City. There’s a lot to do in preparation for the worldwide event, though the first thing will no doubt be marking in your calendar the release date of Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 2 is set to release worldwide on January 25, 2019 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC. This will no doubt make a lot of long-time Resident Evil fans very happy, as it’s the perfect way to start off the New Year.
This will mark another January release for Capcom, who released the critically-acclaimed Monster Hunter: World in January of last year. Resident Evil 2 has a lot of weight behind its name, though being a single-player experience it will be interesting to see if it’s as wildly successful as Monster Hunter. Regardless of its earnings, we here at Shacknews are pretty excited to get back to Raccoon City and experience the harrowing events all over again.
David Craddock managed to get a thorough play session of the Resident Evil 2 remake at E3 2018, and he wrote up an equally thorough preview.
For fans of the series who are worried about the direction the Resident Evil 2 remake is going, let David assuage your fears. By all accounts, this Resident Evil 2 remake is set to, dare I say it, perfect what was offered with the original.
With only a couple of weeks left before the Resident Evil 2 release date lands, players will no doubt be trawling through the internet looking for every scrap of information about their favorite horror title. Take some time to check out Shacknews’ Resident Evil 2 remake coverage as you wait for January 25 to shamble into view. You can also check out the Resident Evil 2 official site for more information.
Hailing from the land down under, Sam Chandler brings a bit of the southern hemisphere flair to his work. After bouncing round a few universities, securing a bachelor degree, and entering the video game industry, he’s found his new family here at Shacknews as a Guides Editor. There’s nothing he loves more than crafting a guide that will help someone.
