Players receive the first game with purchase, receiving 2 more games by the end of 2024
Kodoani.com – GOG has just added a PC version bundle of three classic Resident Evil games: Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Players will have immediate access to the first Resident Evil game when purchasing the bundle, while Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis will be released in late 2024.
Game Details
Resident Evil:
Initial release: The first Resident Evil game launched on PlayStation in 1996. This is the game that started Capcom's famous survival horror game series.
Remake version: A remake appeared on the Nintendo GameCube in 2002, with significantly improved graphics and gameplay mechanics.
Remastered version: In January 2016, a Resident Evil remaster was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC, featuring improved graphics and high-resolution support. It was also later released on the Nintendo Switch.
honors: Resident Evil was inducted into the National Game Museum's Video Game Hall of Fame in 2024, recognizing its influence and contributions to the gaming industry.
Resident Evil 2:
Initial release: Resident Evil 2 launched in 1998 for PlayStation, continuing the series' story with deep survival horror experiences.
Remake: A remake of Resident Evil 2 was released in January 2019 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, with gameplay changed to a third-person perspective and graphics completely overhauled. This version was later updated for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in June 2022 and is also available on Nintendo Switch as a cloud version.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis:
Initial release: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis was released in 1999 for the PlayStation, introducing the famous villain Nemesis and adding more action elements than previous installments.
Remake: The survival horror game Resident Evil 3 was remade and released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam in April 2020. This remake includes the online game Resident Evil: Resistance. The game reached the 3 million circulation mark in February 2022 and was later released for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A cloud version of the game is also available for Nintendo Switch.
Most Recent Game in the Series
Resident Evil Village: This is the eighth installment in the Resident Evil series, released in May 2021 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam and Stadia). The game quickly became a huge success, surpassing 8 million copies in circulation by June 2023, further demonstrating the appeal of the Resident Evil series to global players.
PC Version Bundle on GOG
GOG’s addition of PC versions of these classic Resident Evil games is a great opportunity for old and new fans to re-experience or explore for the first time the games that defined the survival horror genre. Players can purchase the bundle on GOG now and get started with Resident Evil, while waiting for Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis to launch in late 2024.
This release is not only a tribute to longtime Resident Evil fans, but also a great way to introduce a new generation of gamers to the games that made the series famous.