While gamers are waiting for the upcoming release of “Resident Evil 7”, Capcom have just announced the official system requirements of the game. It looks like it will be a relatively optimized title on the PC, but most gamers should be able to handle it on their machines if the official requirements match the real situation.
Those who want to play at high levels of detail and with a smooth framerate will need an i7-3770 processor, coupled with a GTX 960 or R9 280X video card to get access to all visual features. The game will apparently not be very demanding, but those who want to experience it fully should still prepare with a more adequate system.
This is also the type of game that can truly benefit from being played at the top required specification for multiple reasons. On one hand, the extra level of detail will allow players to immerse themselves in the game’s levels even more. On the other, running it more smoothly will also add to the immersion factor and will make the game a more pleasant and predictable experience.
All of this matters because there are reports that “Resident Evil 7” will be going back to the roots of the series, and it will be a more immersive experience than the last couple of games. This means that we’ll likely see a stronger focus on horror and darkness, and the game might also have a slower overall gameplay pace.
This is actually something fans have been a bit worried about, as the recent changes in the franchise’s pace were seen as a positive development, and it’s not clear how well gamers are going to receive going back to the old style. Of course, it’s not confirmed that the game will be slower than the last few installments in the franchise, this could just be a matter of interpretation.
Plus, even if it does come with a slower gameplay, this doesn’t have to be a negative change in the grand scheme of things. The developers could have changed the gameplay in other regards in order to accommodate for that. We’ve seen various previews for the game that paint it in a very positive light, so it definitely does look like the people behind “Resident Evil 7” have a good idea of what they’re doing.
The game is currently scheduled to come out on January 24 next year, giving the developers plenty of time to get their fans even more excited, while at the same time also giving those fans time to prepare their systems.
Those who need to get their computers upgraded will have a perfect opportunity by the end of the year, and afterwards they will not only be able to enjoy the new “Resident Evil 7” at amazing levels of detail, but they will also get to check out some other interesting recent releases as well. The kind of configuration that will be needed to play “Resident Evil 7” is becoming more or less standard in the industry right now anyway.
We’re curious to see what kind of reception the title is going to meet, as there has been a lot of talk about the future of the “Resident Evil” franchise lately, and some players have gotten a bit skeptical about the way things are going. The developers changed the tone of the series in a somewhat negative way recently, but now they are getting back on the right track.