Catalog: Resident Evil Requiem · RE9VR
Resident Evil Requiem can be played in VR on PC through community modding. In 2026, REFramework support for Requiem was followed by the RE9VR project, which adds a VR conversion with 6DOF motion-controller support.
This is one of the freshest major flatscreen-to-VR conversions available right now, so version matching is especially important. Resident Evil updates can break framework hooks until REFramework or the game-specific VR layer is updated.
What is REFramework?
REFramework is Praydog's mod loader and scripting platform for Capcom's RE Engine games. It provides a foundation for debugging, scripting, graphics fixes, camera tools, and VR support across supported RE Engine titles.
The official project currently lists Resident Evil Requiem among supported games.
What is RE9VR?
RE9VR is a game-specific VR mod built around REFramework. Its current project page describes:
- 6DOF motion-controller support.
- OpenVR and OpenXR support.
- Motion interaction for weapons/tools.
- First-person handling for sections where possible.
Because it is actively evolving, use the current release notes rather than assuming the initial 2026 launch behavior is still accurate.
What you need
- Resident Evil Requiem on PC.
- The correct REFramework build for the current game version.
- RE9VR.
- A compatible OpenXR or OpenVR PCVR headset setup.
- Any optional scripts specifically recommended by RE9VR.
Step 1: Run Requiem without mods
Launch the game normally after every major game update before reinstalling VR components. This verifies that the base game itself is functional.
If the game updated and the mod suddenly stopped working, do not immediately download random replacement DLLs. Check REFramework and RE9VR release notes first.
Step 2: Install the correct REFramework build
REFramework installation for RE Engine games generally involves placing the correct dinput8.dll build next to the game executable, but the correct target build matters.
Use Praydog's official GitHub or the source linked by the current PCVR Central entry. Community temporary builds can appear immediately after game patches; prefer official/current releases when available.
Step 3: Install RE9VR
Follow the current RE9VR file structure exactly. Depending on release, the mod may include framework files, scripts, configuration, or optional components.
Keep optional cheats or gameplay-altering scripts separate from the core VR install. That makes troubleshooting and later removal much easier.
Step 4: Choose OpenXR or OpenVR
RE9VR supports both OpenXR and OpenVR. Start with the runtime recommended for your headset and current mod version.
Quest users may prefer a direct OpenXR route depending on their streaming software. SteamVR-native headsets may find OpenVR simpler. There is no need to force one runtime if the other is already stable.
Step 5: Configure motion controls
The point of RE9VR is not merely stereoscopic rendering. Current versions support tracked motion controls, and related community extensions can add alternate turning, head aiming, haptics, and comfort behavior.
Calibrate:
- Dominant hand.
- Weapon alignment.
- Snap or smooth turning.
- Physical turning behavior.
- Crouch/height.
- Head-aim or hand-aim preferences.
Do this before changing graphics settings so you are not debugging interaction and performance simultaneously.
Resident Evil VR performance tips
RE Engine can scale well, but high-end effects become expensive in stereo. For VR:
- Disable or reduce ray tracing first if frametime is poor.
- Lower volumetric and reflection quality.
- Use the supported upscaler mode that produces the cleanest stereo image.
- Keep textures high when VRAM allows.
- Avoid frame generation unless the current VR mod explicitly supports it well.
Stable motion-to-photon response matters more than a high monitor FPS number.
What if a Requiem update breaks VR?
This is normal for hook-based mods. Your options are:
- Wait for the framework/mod to update.
- Use an officially documented compatible game branch if the storefront offers one.
- Temporarily play flatscreen.
Do not distribute old game executables or bypass DRM. Check the catalog's tested-version notes again whenever the game receives an update.
RE9VR launches but controllers do not track
Check:
- Correct RE9VR files.
- Correct REFramework target.
- OpenXR/OpenVR runtime.
- SteamVR/OpenXR controller bindings.
- Whether the mod's VR option is enabled in REFramework.
If the headset view works but hand tracking does not, the problem is likely input/configuration rather than the core render hook.
REFramework menu
REFramework exposes an in-game overlay, commonly opened with Insert. Use it to verify the framework loaded and inspect VR-specific settings.
Do not change dozens of experimental values at once. Save a known-good config first.
Is Resident Evil Requiem VR first-person?
The mod can place the player into a VR presentation and includes first-person handling for supported sections, but the original game contains different camera/gameplay states. Some sequences may require compromises or alternate handling.
Other Resident Evil VR mods
REFramework remains relevant beyond Requiem. It supports multiple RE Engine games, and game-specific motion control exists for titles such as Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, Resident Evil 7, and Resident Evil Village.
Open the Resident Evil Requiem catalog page for its currently tracked VR options and compatibility notes.
FAQ
Is RE9VR official Capcom VR support?
No. It is a community PC mod built on REFramework.
Does RE9VR have motion controls?
Yes. Current project descriptions list full 6DOF motion-controller support.
Does it support OpenXR?
Yes. Current RE9VR information lists both OpenXR and OpenVR support.
Can I use a gamepad instead?
Community add-ons also target third-person/gamepad VR play, but the core appeal of RE9VR is tracked VR interaction. Check the current profile/mod options for your preferred style.
Sources and useful links
- REFramework: https://github.com/praydog/REFramework
- REFramework site: https://reframework.praydog.com/
- RE9VR: https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevilrequiem/mods/1017
Last verified August 9, 2026.