Has *Resident Evil 3 Remake* dropped to 19.8 yuan — is it worth buying?

Today’s evening roundup is packed with information, but if I had to pick the one piece of news with the most immediate impact on players’ wallets, the new all-time low price for Resident Evil 3: Remake would definitely be near the top. Its original price on Steam China is 198 yuan, and now it’s 90% off for just 19.8 yuan, with the promotion lasting until March 27. At this price, it’s no longer just a “victory for the patient gamers” — it’s a textbook case of a “low-risk catch-up purchase.”

First, the buying recommendation: if you like survival horror games with stronger action elements and a faster pace, Resident Evil 3: Remake at 19.8 yuan is absolutely worth it. As the original text notes, this is a full remake of Resident Evil 3, built with a next-gen engine. Its story is connected to Resident Evil 2: Remake, and the setting remains Raccoon City after the bioterror outbreak. In other words, if you’ve just played Resident Evil 2: Remake, this is a great follow-up to continue the story; if you care more about “game length,” though, you should temper your expectations — it’s more like a tight sprint than an ultra-long endurance race.

Another, more controversial piece of news comes from Black Myth: Wukong. Cracker 0xZe0n released an updated patch for the Denuvo-bypassed version, focusing on optimizations for Intel and AMD processors while also improving the stability of the hypervisor-based framework it relies on. Previously, these kinds of versions could cause system blue screens during runtime, with Intel platforms reportedly being more prone to the issue. The core goal of this update, in its own words, is to “simplify the operation process and improve overall stability and security.” But from a player’s perspective, this kind of information reflects more of a technical tug-of-war and doesn’t mean ordinary users should rush to try it — especially when system stability is involved, because the cost of things going wrong is far higher than a game merely stuttering.

Looking at the market side, the consolidated financial report released by CD Projekt sends a very clear signal: The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077 are still going strong, and the PC platform continues to carry the flag, often accounting for more than 50% of sales, with PlayStation close behind. This points to a trend: as long as traditional single-player blockbusters have strong enough content and can recover their reputation, their lifecycle can be stretched out significantly — and their sales can even grow steadier over time.

There’s good news for nostalgia fans as well. Shenmue 3, originally released in 2019, will return in an enhanced edition and is expected to launch in Q4 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. The new version will support up to 4K resolution and DLSS/FSR, while also improving NPC density and interaction effects, and adding a classic camera mode plus new gameplay options. For longtime players, this feels more like a “finely tuned relaunch” — the point isn’t to replace the whole vehicle, but to polish the handling, visuals, and details.

Finally, let’s talk about the item that best reflects community sentiment: the DLC “Chapter Voice Pack” for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 sparked strong backlash from players due to the quality of its content. The development team has already issued a public apology and confirmed that players who purchased the DLC will receive refunds, while the disputed content will be made available for free. At the very least, the response shows the right attitude, and it also highlights how much less tolerant player communities are now: you can make mistakes, but don’t try to sell obviously subpar content as a finished product.

Taken together, these five pieces of news are like different stages of a single competition: some are competing on price, some on reputation, and some on long-term operation. For ordinary players, the most practical takeaway is simple — buy when it’s truly worth buying, wait when it’s better to wait, and don’t let emotion press the purchase button for you.