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 a list for Resident Evil on PC with a launch date of June 18 through PEGI’s web site. At the time of this text’s publication, the itemizing was nonetheless reside.
The unique 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 truly accessible through 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. Almost 30 years later and the unique sport is unavailable on fashionable PC storefronts, together with Steam. Certainly none of the unique Resident Evil video games are at present accessible on Valve’s platform.
Assuming this PEGI itemizing does point out a re-release, the query is which model of Resident Evil is ready for PC. A Director’s Minimize of the unique launched in 1997, then, a 12 months later, the Director’s Minimize Twin Shock Ver. got here out. The Director’s Minimize features a model of the sport that modifications the location of things and enemies, with new outfits for the characters and new weapon varieties. The Director’s Minimize is at present accessible on the PlayStation Plus classics library. Some are even speculating this itemizing signifies Capcom has a Resident Evil Classics Trilogy launch up its sleeve.
Capcom, in fact, has launched various Resident Evil remakes lately to nice success. Experiences point out the firm is engaged on remakes of Resident Evil Zero and Code Veronica, which IGN understands to be correct. In the meantime, the subsequent mainline Resident Evil sport, dubbed Resident Evil 9 by followers, can be in the works.
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