Capcom announced that the original 1996 PC release for Resident Evil is now available for PC via GOG, “as part of GOG’s ongoing effort to protect and preserve classic games.” It is also DRM-free. The original PC releases of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis will also launch soon. A Resident Evil Intro video and a Resident Evil History collab video with Suzi Hunter were also released.
The full details via the GOG:
This iconic classic is now available with all its original content intact, featuring quality of life improvements and enhanced compatibility for modern systems. As part of GOG’s ongoing effort to protect and preserve classic games, Resident Evil is now available on the DRM-free GOG store.
Capcom’s Resident Evil series has defined and revolutionized the survival horror genre, with the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis being standout titles that have captivated gamers worldwide. While Resident Evil set the stage, introducing players to the eerie Spencer Mansion and navigating them through terrifying encounters and intricate puzzles, its atmospheric tension and innovative gameplay mechanics laid the foundation for the series’ success. Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis successfully expanded the universe, delivering unforgettable experiences that deepened the franchise’s lore and horror elements.
That’s not all, though—for the complete Resident Evil experience, we decided to invite someone special to tell us something more about the series. It’s Suzi Hunter, also known as TheSphereHunter! In an exclusive video, Suzi will introduce the history of the franchise and tell the story of its originals’ revival, while interviewing some of the most interesting figures that took part in the process—including GOG’s very own technical producer Adam Ziolkowski, as well as head of business development Bartosz Kwietniewski.
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.