The release has crept up unnoticed: the classic version of Resident Evil 3 will appear on GOG very soon

The original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis turned 25 years old yesterday, and the digital distribution service GOG did not leave fans of the classic horror game from Capcom without a surprise for the birthday of their favorite game.

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As it became known, on September 25 of this year, the original version of Resident Evil 3 will go on sale for GOG. The cost is not specified, but the first two parts are available in the store for $10 ($25 for a collection with three games).

The upcoming release of Resident Evil 3 on GOG is an original version of the classic game, adapted for modern systems:

• Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11;
• Improved DirectX rendering;
• New options – windowed mode, gamma adjustment, vertical sync, anti-aliasing, and so on;
• Improved graphics engine initialization and restart;
• Improved subtitles in intro videos and dialogue options;
• Seamless switching between processes;
• Support for modern controllers;
• Improved visibility of the mouse cursor;
• Supports six languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese.

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GOG promises that the upcoming version of Resident Evil 3 will contain all original content, including the arcade mode “The Mercenaries”.

The threequel takes place before (the first half) and after (the second half) the events of Resident Evil 2. The game reveals the details of the T-virus infection of the residents of Raccoon City and the fate of some survivors.

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Resident Evil 3 will be released on GOG after the re-releases of the original Resident Evil (June 26) and Resident Evil 2 (August 27). Both received technical improvements comparable to the future release.

The original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis was released on September 22, 1999 on the original PlayStation, and was subsequently ported to PC, Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo GameCube. 20 years later, the game received a full-fledged remake.