Resident Evil has long held a cherished spot in the hearts of PlayStation fans. This beloved survival horror series is almost synonymous with Sony’s gaming lineup, making any announcement of new native ports for the latest hardware a thrilling occasion—even when the spotlight falls on installments that aren’t as universally adored as the usual fan-favorites.
### Resident Evil 5 and 6 are making their way to the PS5
In some exciting news revealed through recent ESRB ratings, which eagle-eyed gamers might have caught via Wario64, it looks like Resident Evil 5 and 6 are set for release. The listings, as of now, specifically mention the Xbox Series consoles, but it isn’t too far-fetched to imagine these ports coming to the PS5 as well.
Though there’s been some murmuring amongst Resident Evil enthusiasts about wanting a remake of the fifth installment, the timing between these listings suggests we’re looking at straightforward ports. Typically, ports like these don’t come with a barrage of new features, so a full-on remaster probably isn’t on the cards. At most, players might notice a bump in resolution, capitalizing on the PS5’s hardware prowess.
Both Resident Evil 5 and 6 are already up for grabs on the PlayStation Store, although these are the PS4 versions. Currently, they’re priced at just $4.99 and are fully compatible with PS5 systems.
Resident Evil 5 hit the gaming shelves back in 2009, earning quite a bit of praise along the way. According to Metacritic, it garners an impressive average score of 83 based on 91 critic reviews. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 6 debuted in 2012, stirring quite a bit of debate. With an average score of 67 from 71 critic reviews on Metacritic, it’s often labeled the weaker offering in the esteemed survival horror lineup.
