Capcom Removes Ray Tracing from Resident Evil Requiem on PS5 Pro

Ray Tracing Removal in Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Pro Update Causes Visual Downgrade

The recent 1.11 patch for Resident Evil Requiem has unexpectedly disabled ray tracing in certain areas on the PlayStation 5 Pro, leading players to report a visual downgrade. Early technical analyses indicate that the update primarily impacts global lighting and reflections, particularly in areas like water puddles and storefronts within the initial Raccoon City exploration zone. The R.D.P. and ARK areas are reportedly unaffected. Capcom's removal of ray tracing addresses severe image quality issues that the technology caused on the PS5 Pro, including visual artifacts and ghosting in certain zones. As Digital Foundry noted in their analysis of the patch, the updated visuals exhibit cleaner, more stable imaging, but some players report a perceived reduction in photorealistic atmosphere, especially concerning diffused light on Leon and in open locations. While Capcom has yet to comment on whether the removal of ray tracing was intentional or the result of a technical issue triggered by update 1.11, some critics suggest the company should have given PS5 Pro players the option to toggle ray tracing while they worked on a permanent fix.

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