Capcom released the original Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3 on Steam on April 2, incorporating Enigma DRM despite recent backlash over similar implementations. Steam users have reported performance issues and incompatibility with Steam Deck. The move follows Capcom's removal of the same DRM from Resident Evil 4 last month.
Capcom brought the first three Resident Evil games to Steam on April 2. These updated versions, compatible with modern hardware, include Enigma DRM, an anti-piracy measure previously criticized for degrading performance. Steam users noted that the games fail to run on Steam Deck, according to reports cited by IGN. The titles are part of Capcom's Spring Sale, priced at $5 each, compared to $25 for the bundle on GOG, where DRM-free versions have long been available under GOG's Preservation Program. Capcom faced similar complaints earlier this year with Dino Crisis 1 and 2 releases in February, which also featured Enigma DRM. Last month, the company removed the DRM from Resident Evil 4 after users experienced frame rate drops—up to 20% worse performance, as analyzed by Digital Foundry. That reversal came after owners of the previously released version found their games unplayable following the update. The publisher has not publicly explained the decision to include Enigma DRM in the Resident Evil trilogy. GOG continues to offer the same versions without restrictions, ensuring compatibility across future PC technologies.
