As of April 2026, Resident Evil 3 (2020) maintains a specialized DirectX 11 (dx11_non-rt) version as a permanent beta branch on

CPU-Limited Systems

: If you have a lower-end processor, DirectX 12 may actually deliver better system performance due to its more efficient handling of multi-core tasks.

  1. Right-click Resident Evil 3 in your Steam library.
  2. Select Properties > General.
  3. In the "Launch Options" box, type: -force-d3d11
  4. Close the window and launch the game. The opening splash screen will no longer show "DirectX 12."

For the uninitiated, this search query signals a growing movement among PC gamers. It is no longer just about launching the game; it is about how you launch it. With the introduction of the RE Engine 's aggressive Ray Tracing update in 2022, many players found their older (or even mid-range) GPUs struggling to maintain 60 FPS. The solution? Reverting to a "new" and optimized way of using DirectX 11.

  • DX11: 58 FPS
  • DX12: 41 FPS

Step B: Ray Generation

For every pixel, cast 4-8 low-noise rays in a hemisphere oriented around the pixel's normal vector.

  • Over-the-shoulder action – More like RE2 remake than the original’s fixed cameras.
  • Nemesis is terrifying at first, but scripted chases reduce his unpredictability.
  • Cut content – No clock tower exploration, fewer puzzles, missing live-selection choices.
  • Added content – Longer hospital defense section, expanded Carlos gameplay, more cinematic boss fights.