CAPCOM just recently dropped a surprise not only for fans of the hit Resident Evil (RE) franchise. But also for gamers and owners of Apple devices.
The Osaka-based gaming company revealed it will port two more titles of the survival-horror series to Apple platforms.
Beginning this July 2nd, gamers and owners of Apple devices can finally experience Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. The upcoming iOS game can be played on Apple Silicon-powered devices. These included the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and every iPad and Mac with the M1 chip or later.
In addition, CAPCOM announced an Apple port of the remake version of Resident Evil 2 for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A release date and window has yet to be revealed.
Biohazard and RE2: Remake will become CAPCOM's third and fourth titles to be expanded to Apple devices. In 2023, they first ventured into Apple Gaming with Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4.
Biohazard, according to its creators, will have controls enhanced and optimized for Apple devices. They confirmed that it will have an Auto Fire feature, and can support touch controls and Bluetooth controllers.
Similar to previous RE titles on Apple, it will allow cross-progression and Universal Purchase. This means players can access the game on all compatible Apple devices and continue their saved games anywhere and anytime.
Biohazard first came out in 2017 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. A departure from the action-oriented gameplay, the title marked the franchise's return to its survival-horror roots. It was also the first RE title that introduced the first-person perspective.
Biohazard follows the story of Ethan Winters on a quest to find his missing wife, Mia, in an abandoned house in the Louisiana countryside. The game will eventually have its sequel in RE8: Village.
Pre-orders for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard on the App Store are now open. The base game will carry a price tag of US $19.99. /