Resident Evil Director’s Cut on PS Plus Premium/Deluxe has quietly been upgraded, delighting fans with a superior version of the beloved game. Gamers who were stuck with the less-than-ideal PAL version can now rejoice, as a new update has introduced a region-switching feature. This means you can now enjoy the smoother, faster NTSC version that is typically available in the Americas.
Sony is consistently rolling out the option to switch regions for their classic games on PS Plus. We highlighted this issue back in 2022 when it became apparent that PAL versions of games ran at slower speeds and lower frame rates compared to the NTSC versions. This disparity resulted in a less enjoyable experience for players in certain regions. Sony promised to address this by providing NTSC options wherever feasible, and they are following through admirably.
The Resident Evil Director’s Cut is the latest game to benefit from this region-switching capability, as noted by a keen-eyed Reddit user, the_andshrew. For those who aren’t PS Plus Premium subscribers and have been looking forward to the NTSC update, there’s good news. You can now purchase the game directly from the PS Store. Additionally, if you happened to buy the game previously on older consoles like the PS3, PSP, or Vita, you may qualify for a complimentary upgrade. Simply log in to your account and head to the game’s page on the PS Store—you’ll be notified if the upgrade is available for free.
