Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Key points
- Steam version DRM switched from Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM to Steam
- PC exclusive mode "The Mercenaries: No Mercy"
- Good performance[citation needed]
- DirectX 10 and Nvidia 3D Vision support removed from Steam version.[1]
- When using keyboard/mouse controls, laser sights become a crosshair and there is no way to use laser sights. A controller is recommended for this game. A mod fixes this in the GFWL version, but the Gold Edition has no fix currently
- Has a bleak green filter.[2]A mod fix is below.
General information
- Official website
- Official Capcom-Unity Forum
- Resident Evil Wiki
- Resident Evil Modding Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
- All non-Steam versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
- All retail product keys activate on Steam (Games for Windows Marketplace product keys do not work).[3]
DLC and expansion packs
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Essential improvements
Remove filter
Splitscreen Mod
This mod enables splitscreen coop in the GFWL version, which was left hidden in the code of the game. While it is only playable with gamepads, it is possible to use a keyboard via PPJoy.[4][5] This mod is also included in the versus mod mentioned below, making this mod obsolete.[6]
Splitscreen is impossible in the Gold Edition version because the code was removed.
Versus Mod
- Official support for Versus Mode is included with the Untold Stories Bundle DLC
This mod enables Versus Mode, which also was left in the game's code.[7]
Laser Sights Mod
- Please refer to the enclosed README.txt when installing this mod.
- Incompatible with the Gold Edition
This mod replaces the crosshair with laser sights when playing with the keyboard/mouse.[8]
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- When trying to move/backup save games in the GFWL version, including the folder
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive
is essential. This folder needs to be restored back to the same location.
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
Template:Input settings
- When mapping a button which already is mapped to another function, a warning will show up, informing the player that the controls may not work properly. To solve this, just either unbind the other function or preferably just remap it to another unused button.
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
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Notes |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
VR support
Issues fixed
Startup Video Mode Errors
- See Games for Windows - LIVE Issues fixed.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9, 10 |
Direct3D 10 was removed from the Steam version.[1] |
Shader Model support |
3, 4 |
Direct3D 10 was removed from the Steam version, inherently removing Shader Model 4 support.[1] |
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
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Windows |
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Middleware
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
XP |
Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium D AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
Intel Core 2 Quad AMD Phenom X4 |
System memory (RAM) |
512 MB (XP) 1 GB (Vista, 7) |
1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 series ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 9800 series ATI Radeon HD 4800 series 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References