Resident Evil original PC trilogy hits Steam with modern compatibility

The optimized PC ports of the original Resident Evil trilogy are now available on Steam, according to Video Games Chronicle. Capcom has released Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3 on Valve's platform, marking their Steam debut in their original 1990s forms rather than as remakes. Each game costs $9.99 but carries a 50% launch discount until April 15.

What these Steam releases offer

According to GOG and Capcom, these Steam versions include full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility, addressing the technical issues that plagued the original 1990s PC ports. The games feature new rendering options, improved cutscene timing, an enhanced video player, and issue-free game exits that the originals lacked.

Modern controller support covers Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, DualSense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Switch Pro, and Logitech F series controllers. Resident Evil 2's Steam release also unlocks the 4th Survivor and Tofu modes from the beginning, rather than requiring completion of the main campaign.

How Capcom was convinced to re-release the originals

Capcom initially resisted GOG's proposal to re-release the original PC versions, preferring to promote the recent Resident Evil remakes instead. "Capcom were like, 'we have all of those remakes. It's already the superior experience to those games'," GOG's Senior Business Development Manager Marcin Paczynski told The Game Business.

"They didn't really see the value in bringing back the vanilla versions," Paczynski explained. "It took a lot of convincing that there is an audience that has a lot of memories about those games, and would love to experience exactly the same game again. Thankfully, we were able to convince them."

Pricing and availability details

Each game normally costs $9.99 on Steam, but the 50% launch discount reduces the price to $4.99 per title until April 15. Players can purchase all three games for $14.97 during the promotional period, compared to the regular $29.97 total.

The Steam pages list both "Capcom Co Ltd" and "GOG.com" as developers, confirming these are the same optimized ports that GOG released starting in June 2024. Breath of Fire IV also launched on Steam alongside the trilogy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the original Resident Evil PC games available on Steam?

Yes, the optimized PC ports of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3 are now available on Steam with modern compatibility features and controller support.

Are these the remakes or the original versions?

These are the optimized ports of the original PC versions from the late 90s, not the recent remakes. They preserve the classic gameplay and graphics of the originals.

What improvements do these new ports offer?

They offer full Windows 10 and 11 compatibility, new rendering options, improved cutscene timing, enhanced video player, improved DirectX renderer, issue-free exits, and full modern controller support.

What is the price of the Resident Evil original trilogy on Steam?

Each game costs $9.99 regularly, but there's a 50% launch discount until April 15, making all three games $14.97 total instead of $29.97.

Can UAE players purchase these games on Steam?

Yes, UAE players can buy the games through Steam using international payment methods or local Steam gift cards. The games are region-free and fully compatible.

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