How do you upgrade Resident Evil 2 on PS5? Capcom has just launched a beefed up version of its 2019 survival horror classic remake – if you already own a copy on PS4 you can instantly upgrade at no additional cost!
During the Capcom summer showcase event, it announced a trio of updated Resident Evil titles for current-gen consoles. These include Resident Evil 2, as well as Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 7 – according to the Official PlayStation Blog “these upgrades include features such as ray traced visuals, 3D Audio and DualSense wireless controller support that will offer deeper levels of immersion”.
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So, how do you get your free copy of Resident Evil 2 on PS5? Simply follow the instructions below.
Upgrade Resident Evil 2 on disc
- Sign into your PSN account on PS5
- Insert the PS4 disc of Resident Evil 2
- Open the Resident Evil 2 game hub and find the upgrade offer
- Select Download
- You can now download the PS5 version of the game, but will need the PS4 disc inserted in order to play
Upgrade the digital version of Resident Evil 2
- Sign into your PSN account on PS5
- Find Resident Evil 2 in the PlayStation Store or find the game hub in your game library
- Open the Resident Evil 2 game hub and find the upgrade offer
- Select Download or Add to Library
- You can now download the PS5 version of the game and play
Here’s what we thought of Resident Evil 2 when Capcom’s remake launched back in 2019:
This Resident Evil 2 remake is a phenomenal update of a classic game. It combines the best of the original’s narrative and puzzles with the ammo crafting of Resident Evil 3 and the action gameplay of Resident Evil 4 to create a hybrid that still manages to feel like classic Resi. Old fans will enjoy the nostalgic retread of Racoon City in all its newfound glory, whilst newcomers will get to experience one of the finest episodes of the series as it should be. The remake has been more than worth the wait, and the evil of the Umbrella Corporation is back in residence at the top of the survival horror pile once more.
You can read the full review right here.
What’s new in the world of Resident Evil? Capcom just revealed a new expansion – Shadows of Rose – for RE8 that includes new story content as well as a third person mode and a playable Lady Dimitrescu. We also learned that the multiplayer-focused Re:Verse will be launching in October with a Resident Evil 4 remake also in the pipeline for 2023.
