Resident Evil 6 PC Release Date, System Requirements Revealed

Capcom will release the PC version of Resident Evil 6 in March of next year. The company announced full details on the port today, including the specific release date and system requirements.

RE6 will be available on PC in North America and Europe on March 22nd. It'll be download-only in North America, while Europe also has the option of buying a physical copy. The game utilizes Steam, so you can expect features like leaderboards, cloud saving, and Achievements. Here's what you'll need to run the game:

Minimum specs:

  • OS: Windows Vista/XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.
  • Processor: Intel CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD AthlonTM X2 2.8 Ghz or better.
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM.
  • Hard Disk Space: 16 GB free hard drive space.
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS or better.
  • DirectX: 9.0c or greater.
  • Sound: Standard audio device.

Recommended specs:

  • OS: Windows Vista/XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.
  • Processor: Intel CoreTM 2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD PhenomTM II X4 3 Ghz or better.
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM.
  • Hard Disk Space: 16 GB free hard drive space.
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or better.
  • DirectX: 9.0c or greater.
  • Sound: Standard audio device.

RE6 launched on Xbox 360 and PS3 in October. It features four interconnected campaigns starring Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, newcomer Jake Muller, and Ada Wong. The PC edition will feature all of the content of its console counterparts, as well as any new content added through free updates.

Pete Haas

Staff Writer at CinemaBlend.