The Original Resident Evil Is Finally Available on Steam

The original mainline trilogy Resident Evil games defined the modern survival horror genre of video games on the PlayStation 1, and while many of them have been ported to other platforms over the years, they still aren’t readily available on PC.

Now, just a few weeks after that Resident EvilFor the 30th anniversary, Capcom finally re-released it in 1996 Resident Evilin 1998 Resident Evil 2again Resident Evil 3: Nemesisalongside the classic PS1 RPG Breath of Fire IV on Steam.

Additionally, all four games are currently on sale for 50% off ($4.99 per title) as part of Steam’s Capcom Spring Sale, which will continue until Wednesday, April 15.

Except from the beginning RE trilogy, Steam players can also purchase the Resident Evil 3 redo for $3.99 and Resident Evil 4 remake for $15.99 as part of Capcom’s Spring Sale.

Steam Returns to the Real Raccoon Village

These are the original Steam versions Resident Evil The trilogy isn’t exactly new, as they are ports of the PC versions already available on GOG.com.

However, the Steam versions of RE The trilogy comes with Enigma Protector DRM, a highly controversial feature that can slow down the game’s performance and is noticeable in Steam versions of the original Capcom. The Dino Crisis games.

In terms of system requirements, all three games require:

• A Windows 11 Operating System

• Intel Core i5 8500 or Ryzen 3 3100 or better processor

• 8 GB of RAM

• 4 GB of Storage

• DirectX Version 12

• NVIDIA GTX 1660 or equivalent GPU

All three games have partial controller support with most modern Xbox controllers, as well as DualShock and DualSense controllers, although the latest PlayStation controllers are only USB compatible.

Additionally, all three games will work on the Steam Deck handheld, but may require players to create custom input structures so that all the gameplay mechanics work properly without frustration, especially if you’re using sticks instead of the D-pad.

With this launch of Steam, most of the mainline Resident Evil games are now available on Steam, save Resident Evil – Code: Veronicaalthough the Claire Redfield-led game has long been rumored to be the subject of the next RE remake.

The next one

Resident Evil 4 Remake Has Sold Over 9 Million Units Worldwide

Capcom has announced that the remake of Resident Evil 4 has now sold over nine million units worldwide.

Released

March 22, 1996

The ESRB

Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Violence

Engine

RE engine

Number of Players

1