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The unique Resident Evil is now lastly obtainable on PC once more thanks to a collaboration between Capcom and CD Projekt-owned storefront GOG.
An announcement from the latter revealed the traditional Resident Evil, not the remastered model, is now obtainable on the shop for $9.99. GOG additionally introduced that Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil will be part of it someday in 2024, and a $24.99 bundle is accessible for many who need all three video games.
Resident Evil initially arrived on PC in 1996 however did not exist on any digital storefronts till now. Steam, which has the remastered model however not the unique, is anticipated to get the traditional model quickly, nevertheless, as a list for it was noticed on European score web site PEGI.
“In joint efforts with the unique creators Capcom, we’re thrilled to announce the re-release of the unique Resident Evil, the groundbreaking collection that heralded the golden age of the survival horror style,” GOG mentioned within the put up.
“This iconic traditional is now obtainable with all its unique content material intact, that includes high quality of life enhancements and enhanced compatibility for contemporary methods. As a part of GOG’s ongoing effort to defend and protect traditional video games, Resident Evil is now obtainable on the DRM-free GOG retailer.”
The unique Resident Evil is the place the beloved franchise started, after all, however has been considerably ignored lately as Capcom favors creating new entries within the franchise in addition to full remakes of older video games.
These started with Resident Evil 2, nevertheless, utterly skipping the unique, and have to this point continued to embody Resident Evil 3 and the fan-favorite Resident Evil 4. Capcom is reportedly working on remakes of Resident Evil Zero and Code Veronica too, alongside a mainline ninth sport.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.