In 1996, the survival horror genre was established with the release of the first Resident Evil for PlayStation, and the series has since brought chills and thrills to all console generations.
Earlier this year, we announced that Resident Evil 7 (2017), Resident Evil 2 (2019) and Resident Evil 3 (2020) are coming to PlayStation 5, and that current owners of the PlayStation 4 versions of these games will be eligible for upgrades. upgrade at no additional cost via the digital PS4 to PS5 upgrade option. I’m happy to report that PS5 versions of all three titles will be available on the PlayStation Store today.
These upgrades include features like ray-traced visuals, 3D audio, and support for DualSense wireless controllers that will deliver deeper levels of immersion, and we’re really glad you’re getting your hands on it. above. In this blog, I’m going to reflect on some of the things that made these games so special.
A new perspective on fear
When released in 2017, Resident Evil 7 biohazard completely stirred the biohazard pot, we focused on the fear aspect, as the fast-paced gameplay and third-person perspective of modern Resident Evil games were transformed into a slower-paced, dread-filled first-person experience that essentially puts you in the shoes of main character, Ethan Winters, as he explores the dark nooks and crannies of the Baker estate.
Our goal in reimagining Resident Evil gameplay for this title was to focus on the fear of the unknown – just like when players got their hands on the first game all those years ago and didn’t know what to expect. Wait, this new setting, character, and first-person perspective made for completely unfamiliar terrain and a whole new kind of horror. That said, we’ve also made sure that the game feels like a real Resident Evil game in many ways, preserving the critical survival horror element of escaping dire situations, from the “mansion-like” Baker house. ” to these familiar herbs.
This game also marked the debut of the all-new in-house RE Engine, which meant we could take the audio-visual quality of the game to a whole new level on PlayStation 4, with photogrammetry techniques used to bring high-resolution scans. of real-world models, textures and surfaces in-game. With visuals now enhanced through the power of PlayStation 5, you can experience terror all over again!
A horror legend reborn
As the development of the RE engine came to fruition, allowing for higher levels of visual representation, the development team felt the time was right to finally revisit the classic RE titles that we had received countless fan requests for. redo for the modern era. The first title we picked was Resident Evil 2.
As fans of the legendary original game ourselves, we wanted to approach this remake with the utmost care and respect, not just for the work of the original development team, but for what the game now means to players. It was difficult and sometimes contradictory to balance bringing in new and fresh ideas that would modernize the game while keeping it true to the original, but with the power of the RE engine and the PlayStation, fans were able to enter a once again in the Raccoon Police Department as Leon and Claire.
While every aspect of the game’s visuals have been revamped to create an atmosphere beyond what fans remember, making the dark, abandoned corridors of the police station more atmospheric than ever, the zombies in particular were something we focused on. make it terrifyingly realistic. Let me just say, the glistening, wet gore of a zombie bite has never been so compelling!
An old nemesis returns
After the Resident Evil 2 remake, we decided to revisit the next chapter in the series which once again saw Raccoon City face disaster. In Resident Evil 3 (2020), players were able to experience Jill Valentine making her final escape from a doomed city, vividly reimagined by the RE Engine – but with constant fear during gameplay, there isn’t much time for sightseeing!
When it comes to Resident Evil 3, we have to talk about the iconic Nemesis. The team was able to build on our work based on Tyrant, “the ultimate BOW” from Resident Evil 2 to bring the Nemesis character to life. Combining all of our motion capture and photogrammetry experience for Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil 2, this new version of Nemesis could be one of the most terrifying enemies in the series and even gaming history. video.
Whether you’re an owner of the PlayStation 4 version upgrading or experiencing these games for the first time on PlayStation 5, I’m sure you’ll enjoy every minute of these modern horror classics.
