PS5 Versions of Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 Released Today – PlayStation.Blog
In 1996, the survival horror genre was established with the release of the first Resident Evil for the PlayStation, and the series has brought chills and thrills to every console generation since.
Earlier this year, we announced that Resident Evil 7 (2017), Resident Evil 2 (2019) and Resident Evil 3 (2020) are making their way to PlayStation 5 and current owners of PlayStation 4 versions of those games. This will be eligible for a free upgrade through the PS4 to PS5 digital upgrade option. I’m excited to announce that PS5 versions of all three titles will be available on the PlayStation Store today.
These upgrades include features like ray-tracing imaging, 3D Audio, and support for DualSense wireless controllers that will deliver a deeper level of immersion, and we’re really excited for you to get them. In this blog, I will reflect on some of the things that make these games so special.
A new perspective on fear
When released in 2017, Resident Evil 7 biohazard completely stirred up the biohazard pot, we focused on the fear aspect, because of the fast-paced gameplay and third-person perspective of Resident Evil games. Modernized to a slower-paced, terrifying first-person experience that essentially puts you in the shoes of the main character, Ethan Winters, as he explores the dark nooks and crannies of the Baker estate.
Our goal in reimagining Resident Evil’s gameplay for this title was to focus on the fear of the unknown – like when players got their hands on the first game years ago and didn’t know. What to expect, this new setting, characters, and first-person perspective is made for a completely foreign land and a truly new genre of horror. That said, we’ve also made sure that the game resembles a real Resident Evil game in many ways, preserving the vital survival horror element to escape dire situations, from the Baker-like house “villa” to familiar herbs.
The game also marked the launch of the then new in-house RE Engine, which meant we were able to take the game’s audio-visual quality to a whole new level on PlayStation 4, with the Photogrammetry is used to bring high-resolution scans of real-world models, textures, and surfaces into the game. With visuals now enhanced by the power of PlayStation 5, you can experience the horror once again!
A Horror Legend Reincarnated
As the development of the RE Engine was coming together, allowing for a higher level of visual expression, the development team felt it was time to revisit the classic RE titles we have received countless times. Request a remake from fans for the modern era. The first title we chose was Resident Evil 2.
As fans of the legendary original game ourselves, we want to approach this remake with the utmost care and respect, not only because of the work of the original development team but also because of what the game does. meaningful to the player. It is difficult and sometimes contradictory to strike a balance between coming up with fresh and fresh ideas to modernize the game while remaining faithful to the original, but with the power of the RE Engine and PlayStation, who Fans were able to step into the Raccoon Police Department again as Leon and Claire.
Although every visual aspect of the game has been enhanced to create an atmosphere that transcends fan memories, making the dark, deserted corridors of the police station seem atmospheric. more energetic than ever, zombies in particular are what we focus on making terrifyingly realistic. Let me say that the wet, glistening gore of a zombie bite has never sounded more convincing!
An old Nemesis returns
After the Resident Evil 2 remake, we set out to revisit the next chapter of the series, which once again saw Raccoon City facing disaster. In Resident Evil 3 (2020), players experience Jill Valentine’s final escape from a dooming city, vividly reproduced by the RE Engine – but with constant fear throughout. play, not much time to visit!
When it comes to Resident Evil 3, we have to talk about the iconic Nemesis. The team was able to build our work on Tyrant, the “final BOW” from Resident Evil 2 in bringing the character Nemesis to life. Combining all our experience using motion capture and photogrammetry for the Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 bios, means this new version of Nemesis could be one of the enemies. scariest in the series and indeed in video game history.
Whether you’re an upgraded PlayStation 4 owner or experiencing these games for the first time on PlayStation 5, I’m sure you’ll enjoy every minute of these modern horror creations.
