Rating after the 21:04 patch: 9.5/10
In essence, Capcom made the game better by loosening its own DRM’s chokehold on the CPU. Within 48 hours, the phrase “2104 better” became shorthand in the RE community for an inexplicable but welcome optimization. Twitch streamers updated their titles to “RE8 - 2104 BETTER.” One popular YouTuber, AetherGaming , posted a side-by-side comparison titled: “Is October 4th the REAL final patch?” resident evil village update 10042023 2104 better
If you abandoned Village due to stutters on PC, now is the time to reinstall. If you are a first-time player, this is the definitive way to experience Ethan Winters’ tragic journey. If you are a Mercenaries completionist, prepare to shatter your old high scores. Rating after the 21:04 patch: 9
The is a masterclass in “silent but deadly” optimization. Capcom took a game that was already good and made it better —smoother input, higher stability, superior RT visuals, and improved frame pacing. If you are a first-time player, this is
This patch currently appears to be PC-only. Console versions still run on the previous build. However, given Capcom’s cross-platform parity trends, expect a console patch within 7-10 days. Final Verdict: Is It Worth Reinstalling? Absolutely.