Resident Evil Requiem launched on February 27, 2026, and if you’re planning to play on PC, the first thing you need to know is whether your rig can handle it. Capcom built RE9 on their proven RE Engine, and the good news is that the game is surprisingly accessible for a title this visually impressive — that said, if you want ray tracing and path tracing enabled, you’ll need some serious horsepower. Here’s a full breakdown of all the official PC system requirements for Resident Evil Requiem, from bare minimum to high-end, along with what performance you can realistically expect from each tier.
Official Resident Evil Requiem PC System Requirements
Capcom has released four tiers of PC specs for Resident Evil Requiem. Here’s everything you need to know before you hit that install button.
Minimum PC Requirements (1080p / Low-Medium Settings / 30–60 FPS)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (8 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | SSD Required |
At minimum specs, you’re looking at 1080p gameplay on low-to-medium settings targeting around 30–60 FPS depending on scene complexity. The GTX 1660 will push roughly 50–60 FPS at 1080p on medium settings with ray tracing completely off. Note that an SSD is not optional here — loading from a hard drive will result in noticeably longer load times.
One thing worth flagging: 16 GB of RAM is required even at minimum. This is increasingly common in 2026 releases, and if you’re still running 8 GB, you’ll need to upgrade before you can run RE9 at all.
Recommended PC Requirements (1080p–1440p / High Settings / Stable 60 FPS)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | SSD Required |
The recommended specs are designed for smooth gameplay at high texture quality and detailed effects. With an RTX 2060 Super or RX 6600, you can comfortably hit 1080p at high settings with consistent frame rates. Pushing to 1440p is achievable on these cards as well, though you may need to dial back a setting or two. At this tier, you can also begin experimenting with ray tracing — RTX-series cards at this level can enable Normal Ray Tracing mode with DLSS for a significant visual boost without completely tanking performance.
High-End / Ray Tracing (1440p–4K / Ray Tracing Enabled)
If you want to push the visual quality further with ray tracing enabled, here’s what Capcom and real-world benchmarks suggest:
| Target | Recommended GPU |
|---|---|
| 1080p with Ray Tracing | RTX 3060 / RX 6700 |
| 1440p with Ray Tracing (Normal) | RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB / RX 7700 XT |
| 1440p with Ray Tracing (High) | RTX 5070 / RX 9070 |
| 4K with Ray Tracing | RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 |
Ray tracing in RE9 replaces rasterized ambient occlusion and screen-space reflections with ray-traced global illumination and reflections. The visual improvement — particularly in wet environments and interior lighting — is substantial, but so is the performance cost. An RTX 2060 and above can unlock 1440p ray tracing with DLSS enabled, with frame rates typically sitting between 70–90 FPS in demanding areas.
Ultra / Path Tracing (4K / Maximum Fidelity)
Path tracing is Resident Evil Requiem’s headline PC-exclusive feature, and it’s an absolute GPU monster. Here’s what you’re working with:
- Path tracing is currently NVIDIA RTX exclusive — it requires DLSS Ray Reconstruction for denoising, which is not available on AMD GPUs
- On an RTX 5090 at native 4K with all settings maxed and path tracing enabled, the game runs at just 24–27 FPS without upscaling
- With DLSS 4 Performance Mode enabled on an RTX 5090, path-traced 4K reaches around 47–53 FPS — a solid base for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
- RTX 5090 with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation at 4K achieves over 280 FPS with path tracing active
- RTX 5080 owners can hit close to 200 FPS at 4K with the same settings
- At 1440p, the RTX 5090 reaches a blistering 340 FPS with path tracing, DLSS Ray Reconstruction, and 4X Multi Frame Generation
Path tracing is spectacular to look at — it handles light bouncing, material interactions, reflections, and contact shadows in a way that makes the Care Center and Raccoon City’s rain-soaked streets genuinely stunning. However, if your GPU isn’t at minimum an RTX 4080 or RTX 5070 Ti, enabling path tracing will result in an unplayable experience even with upscaling. Treat it as a next-gen showcase feature for now.
Important VRAM note: Path tracing at 1080p with RT enabled uses nearly 14 GB of VRAM. At 1440p it frequently exceeds 14 GB, and at 4K it exceeds 16 GB. If you have an 8 GB GPU, don’t even attempt ray tracing or path tracing — you’ll run into VRAM limitations almost immediately.
What Resolution and Frame Rate Should You Target?
Here’s a quick reference guide based on your current hardware:
GTX 1660 / RX 5500 XT — 1080p Medium, no ray tracing, ~30–60 FPS
RTX 2060 / RX 6600 — 1080p–1440p High, normal ray tracing with DLSS, ~60–90 FPS
RTX 3060 / RX 6700 — 1440p High, ray tracing on, stable 60+ FPS
RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT — 1440p–4K, ray tracing high settings, smooth experience
RTX 4090 / RTX 5080+ — 4K with ray tracing, 60+ FPS native or 90+ with DLSS
RTX 5090 — 4K path tracing with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, 280+ FPS
PC Exclusive Features in Resident Evil Requiem
Playing on PC gets you access to features unavailable on consoles:
Path Tracing — Full photon simulation for lighting, reflections, and shadows. NVIDIA RTX only, requires DLSS Ray Reconstruction.
DLSS 4.5 with Multi Frame Generation — Generates three additional frames per rendered frame using AI, massively boosting FPS for RTX GPU owners. RTX 50 Series cards support 4X Multi Frame Generation for the biggest gains.
DLSS Ray Reconstruction — Activated automatically when path tracing is enabled, combining super resolution with AI-powered denoising.
AMD FSR 3.1.5 — Available for AMD GPU users as an upscaling solution. Note that Intel XeSS 2.0 is not supported in Resident Evil Requiem.
Extensive Graphics Menu — PC players get granular control over textures, meshes, shadows, reflections, ambient occlusion, shader quality, and more. The in-game menu is divided into display settings, shared image settings, quality presets, and advanced quality settings — giving experienced PC gamers the tools to fine-tune performance to their exact setup.
Shader Pre-Compilation — The game pre-compiles shaders on first launch, meaning you won’t experience shader compilation stutters during gameplay. This is a welcome touch that Capcom has consistently handled well with the RE Engine.
Does Resident Evil Requiem Run on Steam Deck?
Interestingly, yes. Capcom’s RE Engine has delivered strong handheld performance historically, and RE9 is no different. The minimum PC spec tier is light enough that a capable gaming handheld can run it, though performance on the Steam Deck will depend heavily on settings adjustments. AMD’s Ryzen Z1-based handhelds may face some driver-related limitations based on early reports, while the Steam Deck itself handles the game surprisingly well at reduced settings.
Storage Requirements and SSD Necessity
An SSD is required for Resident Evil Requiem on PC — this is listed explicitly in the official system requirements. A traditional hard drive will cause extended load times that break immersion and slow down the experience significantly. Whether you use an NVMe or SATA SSD, either will meet the requirement.
Where to Buy Resident Evil Requiem on PC
Ready to play? Pick up Resident Evil Requiem on your preferred PC storefront:
Also available on console if you want to play on another platform:
Already Playing RE9? Check Out These Guides
Once you’re in-game, the Care Center will throw puzzles and locked doors at you almost immediately. Here are our guides to get you through them:
- How to Open the Pantry in RE9 (Pantry Door Key Guide)
- How to Open the Isolation Ward in RE9
- How to Open Level 3 Doors in RE9
- How to Complete the Corpse Puzzle in the Examination Room
- How to Open the Organ Transport Box
- How to Open a Door Without a Handwheel in the Care Center
- How to Destroy the Sturdy Padlock in the Researcher’s Office
- Level 1 ID Wristband Location
- Examination Room Safe Code
- Bar Lounge Safe Code
- East Wing Keycard Location
- West Wing Keycard Location
- Chairman’s Office Puzzle Box
- Care Center Fuse Location
- How to Break Open Warped Closets in RE9
Final Verdict — Is RE9 Well-Optimized on PC?
For the most part, yes. Resident Evil Requiem runs smoothly across a wide range of PC hardware when ray tracing is left off or set to Normal. The RE Engine’s scalability means you don’t need a cutting-edge GPU to enjoy the game at a solid frame rate. The shader pre-compilation is a nice touch, and the extensive graphics menu gives experienced PC players plenty of room to optimize.
Where things get demanding is ray tracing and especially path tracing. Path tracing is genuinely one of the most graphically impressive features in any game released to date — but it demands hardware that most players simply don’t have yet. If you’re on a mid-range GPU, skip path tracing entirely and you’ll still get an excellent-looking game with great performance.
If you built or bought your gaming PC in the last four to five years, you’re almost certainly good to run RE9 without any upgrades. Just make sure that 16 GB RAM requirement is met, your GPU has at least 6 GB of VRAM, and you’re running from an SSD.
