Resident Evil, the original survival horror game from 1996 that defined the genre and launched one of Capcom’s most successful franchises, is now available on GOG with new rendering options, full compatibility with modern versions of Windows, and other improvements, GOG has announced. The original Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 will also be coming to the DRM-free storefront this year; a bundle that includes them all is now available for purchase for those who want to play them as soon as they’re released.
Product links:
- Resident Evil ($9.99)
- Resident Evil 2
- Resident Evil 3
- Resident Evil Bundle ($24.99)
GOG’s version of the game features:
- Full compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- All 4 localizations of the game included (English, German, French, Japanese).
- Improved DirectX game renderer.
- New rendering options (Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronization Control, Gamma Correction, Integer Scaling, Anti-Aliasing and more).
- Improved timing of the cutscenes.
- Improved game video player.
- Improved game registry settings.
- Issue-free game exit and task switching.
- Full support for modern controllers (Sony DualSense, Sony DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Logitech F series and many more) with optimal button binding regardless of the hardware and wireless mode.
Game features:
- Completely uncut, with even more blood, graphic violence and gory scenes than the worldwide monster hit version on PlayStation
- A swarm of unknown horrors prowl the mansion’s hundreds of rooms, including it’s underground lairs, the graveyard and some unwelcoming guest houses
- Unprecedented detail-intense texture maps, shadows and lighting effects, plus ever-changing camera angles, create a frighteningly rich 3-D environment.
- Choose to play tough guy marksman Chris Redfield or hardcore demolition expert Jill Valentine, both brought to life with realistic polygon character graphics.
- Ominous digital surround soundtrack features haunting music that intensifies the action.
Intro trailers, including a promo for the new releases:
GOG on the franchise:
Capcom’s Resident Evil series has defined and revolutionized the survival horror genre, with the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis being standout titles that have captivated gamers worldwide. While Resident Evil set the stage, introducing players to the eerie Spencer Mansion and navigating them through terrifying encounters and intricate puzzles, its atmospheric tension and innovative gameplay mechanics laid the foundation for the series’ success. Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis successfully expanded the universe, delivering unforgettable experiences that deepened the franchise’s lore and horror elements.