This hotfix is mandatory for online features. Save data remains compatible.

Resident Evil Village is widely considered one of the premier "killer apps" for Sony’s VR2 headset, offering an incredibly immersive (and terrifying) way to explore Castle Dimitrescu. However, players have reported occasional crashes and frame rate dips since the VR mode launched.

Apps like Discord or Steam overlays can cause stuttering; turning them off ensures more consistent frame times.

While it is disappointing not to see new content drops for Village , it is encouraging to see Capcom continuing to support the title. Fixing VR stability is particularly important as the hardware matures; ensuring that Ethan Winters’ story runs flawlessly in virtual reality solidifies the game’s status as a must-have PS5 title.

A new story chapter following Ethan's daughter, Rose.

: Ongoing updates ensured better support for AMD's upscaling technology, allowing for higher frame rates Anti-Piracy Adjustments

If you haven't touched Resident Evil Village since launch, this is the perfect time to reinstall. Whether you want to see Ethan from a new angle or tear through enemies as a towering vampire queen, this update cements Village as one of the best titles in the franchise's modern era.

[April 10, 2023 Patch] ---> Mod Incompatibilities ---> Black Screen Fix: Delete REFramework ---> DRM/Engine Refinements ---> FPS Gains (+10 to +15 FPS in Menus) The Upside: Frame Rate Optimization

The primary goal of the late-year patches was to refine the experience for PC and high-end console users. Many players had reported intermittent micro-stuttering and crashes during high-intensity scenes, particularly during the boss fight with Lady Dimitrescu and the chaotic siege in the opening village.

When Capcom pushes a quiet background or maintenance update for older titles like Resident Evil Village , they rarely release sweeping cinematic changes. Instead, these updates focus on quality-of-life improvements and minor bug squashing.