Improved Version Stealthily Added to PS Plus Classic Update

There’s exciting news for fans of the classic Resident Evil Director’s Cut, especially for those who subscribe to PS Plus Premium or Deluxe. Players have discovered a quiet update that enhances the game. Until now, gamers in certain regions were stuck with the less-than-ideal PAL version. But with this new update, you can switch regions and enjoy the superior NTSC version that North American players have access to.

Sony is keeping up the momentum by gradually introducing this region-switching feature across its collection of classic games on PS Plus. If you remember, we previously discussed how the PAL versions tend to have slower performance and reduced frame rates compared to NTSC, which doesn’t make for the best gaming experience. Back in 2022, Sony committed to addressing these issues by offering the NTSC option to regions affected by this. True to their word, they’ve been rolling out updates.

The most recent update, spotted by a Reddit user named the_andshrew, has brought the patch to Resident Evil Director’s Cut. For those of you who aren’t PS Plus Premium members but have been awaiting this NTSC update, you can now go to the PS Store and purchase it as a standalone title. And here’s a handy tip: If you previously owned the game on older consoles like the PS3, PSP, or Vita, you could be eligible for a free upgrade. Just log into your PS Store account and check the game’s page. It’ll let you know if there’s a no-cost download waiting for you.