Resident Evil has long been a cornerstone of PlayStation’s iconic lineup. The survival horror genre owes much of its popularity to this series, which has become nearly synonymous with Sony’s gaming consoles. So, when talks of new updates or ports for the latest hardware begin, excitement naturally builds, even for those installments that don’t shine as brightly in fans’ eyes.
## Resident Evil 5 and 6 Set Their Sights on PS5
Fresh news from the ESRB listings, highlighted by Wario64, indicates that Resident Evil 5 and 6 are gearing up for new releases. Right now, the listings specifically note the Xbox Series consoles. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if these versions also made their way to the PS5.
While there might be some hopes in the community for a full remake of Resident Evil 5, it looks like we’re in for straightforward ports due to the close timing of these ratings. Generally, these games don’t feature many enhancements compared to their last-gen versions. At best, we can probably expect an uplift in resolution, utilizing the PS5’s advanced graphics capabilities.
For those eager to dive into these titles, both Resident Evil 5 and 6 are currently available as PS4 versions on the PlayStation Store. They’re on sale for a steal at just $4.99 and can be played on PS5 consoles via backward compatibility.
Resident Evil 5 first hit the scene in 2009 and was met with favorable reviews. It’s got a respectable average score of 83 based on 91 critic reviews over on Metacritic. On the other hand, Resident Evil 6, released in 2012, has been a bit more divisive, garnering an average score of 67 from 71 critic reviews. It’s often regarded as the series’ most controversial mainline entry so far.
