Resident Evil 2, 3, & 7 Getting Free Next-Gen Updates
Capcom has just announced that its most recent Resident Evil games are getting a next-gen upgrade. Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes as well as Resident Evil 7 will get “visual enhancements” on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S “later this year.”
Capcom didn’t provide much else in terms of details, but we can likely assume the usual graphics enhancements of 4K resolutions and 60 fps, or perhaps a performance upgrade that provides better frame rates at variable resolution. Ray tracing, enhanced shadows, and better visual effects are also likely possibilities for upgrades.
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Best of all, these visual enhancements are coming absolutely free. ”Those who currently own these games on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be eligible for a digital upgrade at no additional cost.”
PC players haven’t been forgotten. Capcom mentioned in a follow-up tweet that all three games will receive the same visual enhancements on PC in a free update once the next-gen console patches go live.
It’s funny to think that we’re already well over a year into the current generation of consoles and we’re still getting upgrades for last-gen games. Cyberpunk 2077 recently got its next-gen update that brought most of the visual enhancements seen on PC to PS5 and Xbox Series X, along with a host of upgrades, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements. GTA 5 will also receive its next-gen update in less than two weeks with similar enhancements, although you’ll only be able to transfer one character to your current-gen platform of choice.
In other Resident Evil news, Capcom might have just teased remasters of several classic Resident Evil games. Resident Evil Outbreak and Code: Veronica
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