Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Drops to Record $53.99 at Amazon and Best Buy

Q: Are PC gamers missing out on a hidden steal, or is the rumored cheaper digital key just a mirage?

PC gamers are probably not missing a broadly verified “hidden steal.” The confirmed PC deal tied to this round of coverage is Fanatical’s Steam listing at $57.39, which is cheaper than full price but still above the new PS5 physical low of $53.99. There is some noise around a lower PC number, with separate web references pointing to Fanatical keys at about $48.99 or $49.99 and other marketplace-style listings around the mid-$50s. But that lower figure is not consistently confirmed across the deal reporting provided here. The main article and repeated deal summaries cite $57.39 as the verified Steam sale price, while the cheaper price appears in isolated secondary references and may reflect a different region, a limited-time flash sale, or a now-expired listing. That makes the rumored bargain look more like an unconfirmed or no-longer-active offer than a reliable current price. If a buyer wants the safest answer based on substantiated information, the actionable PC discount is Fanatical at $57.39. There may still be occasional lower-priced digital keys through regional sellers or third-party key shops, but those require extra caution. Region locks, reseller reliability, and shifting stock can make a headline price misleading. For buyers who want a legitimate, clearly documented deal, the PS5 physical copy is the standout bargain right now, while PC players have a modest discount rather than a proven hidden steal.

Q: Could a rumored 2027 DLC delay make this discounted survival horror game a premature purchase for eager franchise fans?

No. On the available facts, the $53.99 PS5 sale does not look premature, even if a 2027 DLC delay rumor proves true. The key point is that the reported delay is only an unconfirmed rumor tied to a possible post-2027 release window after a Veronica remake. It is not part of the verified deal reporting, and there is no confirmed statement from Capcom that post-launch content has been pushed back. That makes it a weak basis for skipping a historically low price. The purchase case stands on the current game itself. Resident Evil Requiem has reached a new low for the PS5 physical edition at Amazon and matches that price at Best Buy, about $16 below the $69.99 list price and lower than its earlier Prime Day low. IGN’s review was positive, praising its blend of survival horror and action, which suggests buyers are paying for a substantial standalone experience rather than only future add-ons. The stronger reason to hesitate is platform and edition preference, not the rumor. The discount applies only to PS5 physical copies, while PC pricing is separate. At Best Buy, the item is also sold through third-party seller antonline, so some buyers may prefer Amazon’s direct pricing if seller confidence matters. For eager franchise fans who want to play now, this looks like a solid buy. For fans mainly waiting for a “complete edition” with all DLC included, waiting still makes sense—but that would be due to buying strategy, not confirmed delay news.

Q: With prices hitting new lows, is now the time to buy or will future sales offer an even better steal?

If you want to play now on PS5, this is a strong time to buy. At $53.99, the physical edition is at a verified new low on Amazon and below its earlier Prime Day price of $56, cutting about $16 from the $69.99 list price. The evidence suggests this is a good but not necessarily final-bottom deal. New releases from Capcom often see repeated 20% discounts in the first sale cycle, and that is exactly where Requiem is now. Digital versions have also hit roughly the same range before, including $55.99 in earlier platform sales. That means buyers are unlikely to miss out on a dramatically better near-term offer by a few dollars, but a deeper cut is still plausible later in the year. If your goal is best possible value rather than immediate play, waiting could pay off. As the game ages and major retail events return, a drop into the high $40s is realistic, especially given that PC deals have already been reported as low as about $49.99 through Fanatical in one promotion. Holiday sales or Black Friday-style discounts are the likeliest windows for that. For PS5 buyers, the current $53.99 price is a safe buy-now point, especially from Amazon where the low is confirmed. If you are highly price-sensitive and can wait a few months, history suggests future sales may shave off another $5 to $10.

3 articles · Updated · IGN · Aug 20

$53.99 is the new low for Resident Evil Requiem on PS5 at Amazon and Best Buy, undercutting its $56 Prime Day physical price.
The deal applies only to the PS5 edition and saves buyers $16 versus full price, according to the report.
Best Buy's listing is sold by third-party seller antonline, which carries a 4.06-star rating from 807 reviews.
PC buyers can still get Requiem for $57.39 at Fanatical, while Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale runs through Aug. 23.