5 things you need to know before playing Resident Evil Requiem

If there’s one game that the internet just can’t stop talking about right now, it is Resident Evil Requiem, the 9th installment in the immensely popular franchise. The game launched last week worldwide and is a thrilling ride full of twists and turns in classic Resident Evil fashion. For long-time fans of the series, there are also plenty of nostalgic elements that will make you want to revisit the older games once again. Now, if you are planning on playing Resident Evil Requiem or have just started the game, read on. Here are 5 things that you need to know. You can thank us later.

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1. Stick to default camera settings

There is a huge number of customisation options available in Resident Evil Requiem. You can change camera settings, graphics, map controller buttons, and what not. While you can adjust the settings as per your wish, the best setting for the camera remains to be the default one.

By default, Grace’s sequences are set to first person view and Leon’s are set to third person. I tried playing Grace in 3rd person and Leon in 1st person but it just wasn’t the same. To feel Grace’s vulnerability, the first-person view works best. And to look at Leon’s perfectly-timed kicks, the third-person view is the ideal fit.

2. Alter your playstyle

Now when I say alter your playstyle, I don’t mean change who you are and stick to some rulebook. All I mean to say is that look at the character’s strengths and understand them. Then, decide how to act.

When playing as Grace, you can’t afford to enter into a fight the minute you see a zombie. Grace is just too weak for some enemies, especially in the early stages of the game. So while playing as Grace, avoiding enemies is a good idea until there is no other choice.

But with Leon, feel free to take risks. He is a hero and can take out anyone, in style. Ammo is limited here as well so make use of those melee attacks whenever you get the chance.

3. Enable path tracing

If you are gaming on a high end PC with a strong GPU, enabling path tracing is absolutely worth it. Just open the settings menu, go to graphics, and switch on the path tracing option. It may not look dramatically different in the first few seconds, but give it time. The lighting becomes more natural, shadows feel softer and more realistic, and reflections behave the way they would in real life. Indoor scenes look richer, and dark areas gain depth instead of appearing flat. It adds subtle realism to every surface, making the overall atmosphere far more immersive and cinematic.

4. Multiple saves will save you

I cannot stress this point enough- save whenever you get a chance! The last few hours of the game can be brutal, and one wrong move or wasted resource can lock you into a very tough situation. If you rely on a single save slot, you might end up replaying large sections just to fix one mistake. Rotating between two or three saves gives you breathing room and protects your progress even if you make wrong choices.

5. Difficulty matters

Finally, choose your difficulty wisely. If this is your first Resident Evil experience, there is no shame in starting lower. In fact, the game doesn’t even use the standard terms for Easy, Medium and Hard difficulty settings. You get to choose from Casual, Standard Modern, and Standard Classic. Casual is the most forgiving, while Standard Classic offers the toughest challenge. So when Capcom isn’t judging you, why would you judge yourself?

The harder modes in Resident Evil Requiem are unforgiving for new players and can quickly turn frustration into burnout. So, pick a difficulty setting that lets you enjoy the game.

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