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\nCapcom has reactivated the previous versions of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 on PC, following player feedback.\n<\/p>\n

\nAfter the Capcom showcase<\/a>, the publisher released a free upgrade across PS5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC, adding in ray-tracing, 4K support, and 3D audio.\n<\/p>\n

\nHowever, on PC the new version had increased minimum system requirements<\/a> and was unable to revert back to the previous version, locking some players out of the game. This has now been reactivated.\n<\/p>\n

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Capcom has reactivated the previous versions of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 on PC, following player feedback. After the Capcom showcase, the publisher released a free upgrade across PS5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC, adding in ray-tracing, 4K support, and 3D audio. However, on PC the new version had increased minimum system requirements and was unable to revert back to the previous version, locking some players out of the game. This has now been reactivated. 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