Resident Evil Requiem promises 4K at 60 frames on PS5 Pro
Resident Evil Requiem arrives at the end of February, and Capcom has simultaneously released performance details for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
· Author: Michal FortynCapcom has specified how the new title will run on PlayStation 5 Pro ahead of the Resident Evil Requiem launch.
Cutting-edge technology for PS5 Pro, a return to Raccoon City, and two faces of gameplay
Game director Akishi Nakanishi described the optimization for PlayStation 5 Pro as a matter of choice rather than a single locked mode. A ray tracing toggle is set to allow for significantly more realistic lighting and reflections, while maintaining the combination of 4K resolution and 60 frames per second.
Players with high-refresh-rate monitors can additionally utilize a mode that unlocks the frame rate up to the 120 FPS limit, with internal tests showing an average value around 90 frames.
Resident Evil Requiem is coming out on February 27, 2026. The release is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
The plot returns to Raccoon City and bets on a new main character. The investigation is led by analyst Grace Ashcroft, who faces a series of strange deaths connected to the Wrenwood Hotel. The story also connects a family line, as her mother Alyssa died eight years ago specifically in connection with the hotel. At the same time, the series marks the return of Leon Kennedy.
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Frequently asked questions
What specific improvements will the PlayStation 5 Pro version bring?
The PS5 Pro console will allow playing in 4K resolution at 60 FPS with ray tracing enabled, or utilizing an unlocked frame rate mode that averages around 90 FPS.
When does the game come out and on which platforms can I play it?
Resident Evil Requiem is released on February 27, 2026, and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and also on the new Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Who is the main character of the new installment and where does it take place?
The main protagonist is analyst Grace Ashcroft, investigating deaths at the Wrenwood Hotel in Raccoon City, with the famous protagonist Leon Kennedy also appearing in the story.