Capcom, the video game company behind Resident Evil, has revealed more footage of the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake. Alongside this, the company unveiled the PC hardware specifications necessary to have a smooth gaming experience with the title.
Capcom made this revelation during its Resident Evil Showcase where it also shared news about Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Re: Verse.
Capcom released two specification tiers: there is the recommended specifications tier and the minimum requirements tier. While both tiers will enable you to play the game, the recommended specifications provide for a smooth, seamless experience.
Recommended specifications
Here are Capcom’s recommended specifications:
- 64-bit processor and operating system
- 64-bit Windows 10 operating system
- Intel Core i7 8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics card
- 16 GB RAM
- DirectX Version 12
- Broadband internet connection
By the way, your PC should perform at 1080p/60fps with these specification. Also, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT if you desire ray tracing.
Minimum specifications
If you don’t get a PC with the above requirements, here are the minimum specifications that, while not ideal, will still serve to play the game.
- 64-bit processor and operating system
- 64-bit Windows 10 operating system:
- Intel Core i5-7500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 processor
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4 GB RAM graphics card
- 8 GB RAM
- DirectX Version 12
- Broadband internet connection
When configured to prioritize performance, you should hit 1080p/60fps with the above hardware.
Apart from the specifications, Capcom also gave fans a new look at the upcoming title. If the trailer is anything to go by, the game will be incredible and deserving of all the hype it is getting.
The trailer revealed that the game’s story is faithful to the original version but with improved visuals and mechanics. The enhanced graphics, smooth movement, deeper crafting system, new enemy behaviors, and stealth features, among others, make the game feel more refined and much better than the original.
Resident Evil 4 Remake is Capcom’s new take on the 2005 original, which was well-received by audiences and critics. In fact, it is regarded as one of the franchise’s best entries. Resident Evil 4 Remake follows similar remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, both of which performed well with audiences. Given the trailer, it is expected that the game will perform just as well, if not better, than those titles.
Finally, if you are a fan of Resident Evil Village, watch out for the Gold Edition which is slated to release on October 28, 2022.
Resident Evil 4 Remake will debut on March 24, 2023, for the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. While Capcom hasn’t confirmed it, there are indications that the game will also feature a version for the Xbox One console.
Resident Evil 4 Remake is currently available for pre-order on Steam.
