Coinciding with this patch was the revelation that Capcom had successfully ported the PlayStation 5 version of Resident Evil Village to PC. The v20230627 update incorporated settings that mimicked the PS5’s optimized configuration options:
Speedrunners, pour one out. The v27062023 update patched the "Zombie Door" glitch that allowed players to skip the terrifying Baby Rosie encounter in House Beneviento.
Previously, players could clip through a wall geometry during the initial chase sequence. The update solidified the collision detection, meaning you now have to survive the nightmare the intended way. Rest in peace, broken speedruns.
Yes – but only for active Mercenaries players or those stuck in Shadows of Rose.
For casual players just finishing the main story, this update is purely backend. However, for the dedicated community chasing Leaderboard ranks in The Mercenaries, the spawn logic changes alone make this a mandatory patch.
Capcom has not released official patch notes for this date, making our exclusive analysis the only record of these changes.
Stay tuned for more exclusive RE Engine deep dives. If you discover any other changes in v27062023, report them to our forum thread.
on PC around that date. Based on official records and community feedback, this was primarily a maintenance update rather than a content drop. Features of the Late June 2023 Update
This update (version 1.126.0452 or similar on Steam) was a minor patch focused on the following:
Security & Stability: The primary change around this timeframe was the complete removal of Denuvo DRM (Digital Rights Management). This often resulted in slightly smoother CPU performance for some players. resident evil village update only v27062023 exclusive
Minor Bug Fixes: Specific fixes were implemented for the Shadows of Rose DLC, including updating the display process for action guides.
Crash Prevention: Addressed specific bugs that could cause the game to crash in certain scenarios.
File Modifications: SteamDB logs indicate changes to the re_chunk pak files (e.g., re_chunk_000.pak.patch_010.pak), which are typical of minor engine or stability adjustments. Context of "Exclusive" Features
If you are seeing this version number in the context of a trainer or mod, the "exclusive" features typically include:
Trainer Capabilities: Infinite health, infinite ammo, no reload, and one-hit kills.
Currency Mods: Tools to instantly max out Lei (currency) or Challenge Points (CP) used in the Extra Content Shop to unlock bonus weapons like the LZ Answerer.
FOV/Camera Adjustments: Mod-exclusive options to change the field of view or unlock the camera beyond standard settings.
Note: There is also a famous 6-digit combination (270917) used for Maestro's Collection in the game, which is often confused with date-like version numbers.
Extra Content Shop | Resident Evil Village Official Web Manual Coinciding with this patch was the revelation that
The update released for Resident Evil Village June 26–27, 2023 (often cited by its internal build ID or release date as
), was a minor technical patch focusing on accessibility and stability rather than new content. Update Overview
This update (Build 11260452 on Steam) was distributed across all major platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. New Localization Latin American Spanish as a display language option. General Fixes
: Addressed unspecified minor bugs and stability issues to improve overall gameplay performance. Expansion Polishing : Included specific fixes for the Shadows of Rose
DLC, specifically improving the display process for action guides in certain scenes. Known Technical Issues & Troubleshooting
Following the release of this update, some PC players reported specific technical hurdles, particularly on Steam. Steam Community Black Screen on Startup
: Some users experienced a black screen immediately after the update. Mod Incompatibility
: Community reports suggest the update rendered several popular mods unusable. If you experience crashes, it is recommended to remove all mods verify game files through the Steam properties menu. Performance Stability
: While some reported crashes, other users noted a slight increase in frame rates in the main menus after the patch was applied. Steam Community Quick Guide: How to Update Stay tuned for more exclusive RE Engine deep dives
: Right-click "Resident Evil Village" in your library, select Properties > Updates
, and ensure "Always keep this game updated" is selected. The download size was approximately : Highlight the game icon on your home screen, press the Options/Menu button, and select Check for Update Language Settings : To use the new Latin American Spanish display, go to Options > Language from the main menu. Steam Community DLC or the Third-Person Mode included in the earlier Gold Edition update? Resident Evil Village update for 26 June 2023 - SteamDB
Why was this patch locked away? The answer is likely stability.
v27062023 introduces Ray Traced Caustics—light reflecting off water onto walls with actual photon mapping. While beautiful, it halves the frame rate on a standard RTX 3080 in the castle's main hall (dropping from 120fps to 54fps). Furthermore, the update adds a "Dismemberment Persistence" system; limbs you shoot off Heisenberg's soldats remain on the ground forever, leading to memory leaks during the tank boss fight.
Capcom likely scrapped this to maintain the Gold Edition's "Balanced" performance target.
Beyond lore, the v27062023 exclusive update quietly introduces a “Variable RTX” mode for last-gen consoles (PS4 Pro / Xbox One X). Previously, ray tracing was exclusive to PS5/Series X|S and PC.
How did they fit it on Jaguar CPUs? By cheating. The update implements what Capcom calls "Sparse Ray Tracing"—only the mirrors in Castle Dimitrescu and the water in the reservoir have dynamic reflections. Everything else uses pre-baked SSR.
Benchmark results (PS4 Pro, 1080p):