Resident Evil Requiem is finally here, and like most major day-one releases, players are already running into a mix of technical issues across platforms.
In this guide, we have compiled the biggest Resident Evil Requiem known issues and bugs reported so far, along with the most useful workarounds you can try right now.
All Resident Evil Requiem Known Issues and Bugs
The current list we’ve concocted so far is a culmination of user reports alongside an official list as well. This list has been reviewed and updated as of March 2, 2026. If you are going through an issue other than these, please let us know in the comment and we’ll surely add them!
Here’s a list of all the current bugs and issues currently present in Resident Evil Requiem:
Day 1 Patch Required on Nintendo Switch 2 (Version 1.1.0)
Nintendo has advised players to install the Day 1 Patch before starting the game on Switch 2. The update bumps the game to Version 1.1.0 and includes several fixes, though exact fix notes are not fully detailed.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Status: Acknowledged
- Connect to the internet before launch.
- Confirm the game is updated to Ver. 1.1.0.
Camera Movement Stutter / FPS Drops While Turning Camera Quickly
A recurring PC report is heavy stutter when moving the camera quickly, while slower camera movement feels smoother.
Platforms: PC (community reported)
Status: Workaround Available (community)
- Disable Frame Generation.
- Reduce ray tracing or path tracing load.
- Keep overlays off while testing (OBS, third-party frame tools, and similar apps).
Upscaling Mode Resets on Restart (DLSS Quality Reverts to Performance)
Some players report that upscaling settings are not being saved properly after restart, especially when testing higher rendering options.
Platforms: PC
Status: Unconfirmed (community reports with repeats)
- Re-apply graphics settings after launch.
- Use a standard ray tracing profile instead of path tracing, then re-test.
Crashes When Changing Frame Generation / Auto Graphics Preset
There are repeated reports of crashes when switching frame generation options or using auto preset tools, including unhandled exception and Fatal D3D errors.
Platforms: PC
Status: Workaround Available (community)
- Avoid changing frame generation repeatedly in one session.
- Restart the game after major graphics setting changes.
- Test with capture and overlay tools disabled.
- Rebuild shader cache and verify game files.
Fatal D3D Errors (DXGI Device Removed, E_ACCESSDENIED, E_OUTOFMEMORY)
Multiple players are reporting Fatal D3D-class errors, usually under heavier GPU load settings.
Platforms: PC
Status: Workaround Available (community + official troubleshooting baseline)
- Revert GPU overclock or undervolt to stock settings.
- Clean-install or roll back GPU drivers if the newest branch is unstable.
- Disable path tracing or lower texture quality.
- Limit FPS to reduce spikes.
- Delete shader cache files and let them rebuild.
Screen Tearing with Path Tracing Enabled
Some players report severe tearing even at stable frame targets when path tracing is enabled.
Platforms: PC
Status: Unconfirmed (community)
- Disable path tracing.
- Re-test with adjusted display mode and V-Sync settings.
Audio Quality Issues (Compressed / Grainy Dialogue, Occasional Sync Complaints)
A subset of PC users report dialogue sounding compressed or abrasive, and some players mention subtitle/audio mismatch.
Platforms: PC
Status: Unconfirmed (community)
- Test different audio output modes and sample rates.
- Disable extra overlays and audio-processing software.
- Restart after changing the in-game sound profile.
Reports of Gamebreaking Progress Bugs (Disappearing Items, Double Crosshair, Rollback to Earlier Save)
A few players are reporting progression-impacting issues like missing items and UI anomalies.
Platforms: PC (community reports)
Status: Unconfirmed (needs broader validation)
- Keep multiple rolling manual saves.
- Avoid overwriting your only latest save slot.
- Submit full bug reports with exact reproduction steps and save details.
How to Report Bugs for Resident Evil Requiem
If you are facing a problem not listed above, report it with full details so it can be reproduced and escalated faster.
- Post in the official Steam troubleshooting and issue reporting thread.
- Contact Capcom Support directly.
- Include full system specs, exact error messages, and precise steps to reproduce.
This is a living issues tracker, and we will keep updating it as more official fixes and verified workarounds go live.
