A ranking for the PC model of the unique Resident Evil has sparked hypothesis Capcom could also be about to launch the traditional horror sport on Steam.
Gematsu noticed an inventory for Resident Evil on PC with a launch date of June 18 by way of PEGI’s web site. At the time of this text’s publication, the itemizing was nonetheless stay.
The authentic Resident Evil (1996) has been rated for PC in Europe. Resident Evil was technically already launched for PC in 1996, however I assume it isn’t really obtainable by way of Steam or any digital marketplaces today. pic.twitter.com/hVHlkCWRrx
— Gematsu (@gematsu) June 18, 2024
Resident Evil first launched on PC in December 1996, simply over eight months after it launched on PSone. Nearly 30 years later and the unique sport is unavailable on trendy PC storefronts, together with Steam. Indeed not one of the authentic Resident Evil video games are at the moment obtainable on Valve’s platform.
Assuming this PEGI itemizing does point out a re-release, the query is which model of Resident Evil is about for PC. A Director’s Cut of the unique launched in 1997, then, a yr later, the Director’s Cut Dual Shock Ver. got here out. The Director’s Cut features a model of the sport that modifications the placement of things and enemies, with new outfits for the characters and new weapon varieties. The Director’s Cut is at the moment obtainable on the PlayStation Plus classics library.
Capcom, in fact, has launched quite a few Resident Evil remakes in recent times to nice success. Reports point out the corporate is engaged on remakes of Resident Evil Zero and Code Veronica, which IGN understands to be correct. Meanwhile, the subsequent mainline Resident Evil sport, dubbed Resident Evil 9 by followers, can be within the works.
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