With a confirmed April 3 release date, Resident Evil 3 (AKA Resident Evil Remake or Resident Evil 3 2020) is just a short time away.
On that day, Resident Evil 3 will be available on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms, but if you're reading this article, you're here for information regarding the PC game.
Let's dive into it.
Why the Resident Evil 3 Hype?
These creeps are the reason why Jill Valentine tries to flee Raccoon City.The massive pre-release buzz surrounding Resident Evil 3 exists for two very distinct reasons.
The first being that the original Resident Evil 3, released for PlayStation in 1999, is a beloved zombie-shooting title.
It's a classic that inspires many warm (yet frightening) nostalgic memories.
The second reason? Capcom's exquisite work updating Resident Evil 2 for contemporary times has people excited for Resident Evil 3's potential.
Plus, Resident Evil 3 includes a bonus game mode: Resident Evil Resistance.
According to Capcom, Resident Evil Resistance is a "1 vs.
4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe where four survivors face off against a sinister Mastermind."
Where to Buy Resident Evil 3 on PC
On PC, Resident Evil 3 will be available for digital purchase from Steam; so far, Valve's video game marketplace is the lone store carrying it.
Only time will tell if the game makes the jump to the Epic Game Store, Google Stadia, or Xbox.
Resident Evil 3 will cost $59.99.
Resident Evil 3's Specs
If you intend to play Resident Evil 3 on a gaming desktop or gaming laptop, these are the operating systems and components you'll need to run the shooter.
Minimum Specs
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7
- CPU: 64-bit AMD FX-6300 or Intel Core i5-4460
- GPU: AMD Radeon R7 260x or Nvidia Geforce GTX 760 (with 2GB of video RAM)
- RAM: 8GB
- Available Storage Space: 45GB
Recommended Specs
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- CPU: 64-bit AMD FX-9590 or Intel Core i7-3770
- GPU: AMD RX 480 or Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 (with 3GB of video RAM)
- RAM: 8GB
- Available Storage Space: 45GB
With the minimum specs, you can expect 1080p, 30 frames-per-second graphics.
The recommended specs bring 1080p, 60fps graphics.
Resident Evil 3's Input Support
Capcom hasn't revealed Resident Evil 3's potential control schemes, but it's a safe bet that it'll be compatible with console controllers, much like Resident Evil 2.
There's no word yet on possible mouse and keyboard support.
Resident Evil 3's DRM Scheme
Capcom has implemented anti-piracy restrictions with Resident Evil 3.
The game incorporates third-party Denuvo Anti-tamper DRM, software that has proved troublesome in the past.
In addition, there's a five-different-PC-per-day activation limit.
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