Unlocking Next-Gen Horror: Resident Evil Games Get a Massive PS5 Pro Boost
Revamping Resident Evil on PS5 Pro: A Comparative Analysis
The Resident Evil series has always been synonymous with intense action and atmospheric horror. With the launch of the PS5 Pro, Capcom’s beloved titles have received a much-needed performance boost. In this article, we’ll explore the upgrades and changes introduced by the PS5 Pro, and how they enhance the gaming experience.
Key Updates and Comparisons
Only two games in the series, Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil Village, have official PS5 Pro updates, while the other three – Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3 – still run on their base PS5 counterparts, albeit with some improvements due to the console’s additional GPU power.
Performance Enhancements
The new 120Hz toggle for Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil Village allows for a more consistent frame rate, while Ray Tracing (RT) and High Frame Rate (HFR) modes make their debut. RT delivers improved reflections, ambient occlusion, and global illumination, while HFR unlocks higher frame rates for a smoother experience.
Resolution and Frame Rate
PS5 Pro’s PSSR upscaling in Resident Evil Village produces a 4K image with relatively stable fine detail, albeit with some flicker. The game’s core visual settings remain the same, with the base PS5’s 4K checkerboarding method providing a crisper image, but with more pixellation artefacts.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Performance
This title benefits greatly from the PS5 Pro’s increased GPU power, allowing for a 30-40% relative improvement in frame rate during matches and cutscenes. While the 120Hz option is more mixed, reaching 85-105fps in performance mode (without RT) and 70-90fps in resolution mode (with RT).
Other Titles
Resident Evil 7 and the remakes for RE2 and RE3 don’t have official PS5 Pro updates, but the increased GPU power still results in automatic improvements. The frame rate in RE2 and RE3’s RT modes, which previously dipped as low as 35fps on base PS5, now runs at 60fps for most of the game, with dips down to around 48fps. The 120Hz mode also sees significant gains.
Conclusion
The Resident Evil series has received a much-needed performance boost with the PS5 Pro. While there’s limited ambition beyond frame rate boosts, the upgrade addresses long-standing performance issues, making for a more enjoyable gaming experience.
