Resident Evil 2 and 3 Enhanced arrive on PS5 and PS4

Two classic survival horror games return on modern PlayStation systems with upgrades that preserve the original feel.

Resident Evil 2 and 3 Return With Enhanced PS5 PS4 Versions

Capcom is bringing Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 Nemesis to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on August 19 with a suite of modern enhancements. These titles, originally released on the PlayStation in the late 1990s, receive up rendering for sharper visuals, rewind functionality, quick save, and custom video filters while preserving the tense, old school atmosphere.

In Resident Evil 2 players follow rookie cop Leon S Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they search for safety amid a doomed city. In Resident Evil 3 Nemesis Jill Valentine fights to survive the outbreak and the relentless Nemesis while the Umbrella Corporations secrets come to light.

The move taps into nostalgia while matching modern hardware. The upgrades lower entry barriers for new players while letting long time fans revisit landmarks with less friction.

Polish can refresh a classic, but it must balance improvement with the original game nerves. The challenge is to keep the fear intact while offering conveniences that fit today controllers and menus.

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Preservation in games keeps the past alive for future players.