Resident Evil Requiem: How To Change Difficulty
Resident Evil Requiem (AKA Resident Evil 9) lets you choose your difficulty at the start of a new game, but changing it mid playthrough is limited. Only Standard Modern can be lowered to Casual after dying multiple times. All other difficulty settings are locked once selected.
If you are trying to switch difficulty, here is exactly what you can and cannot do.
How To Change Difficulty In Resident Evil Requiem
Lowering From Standard Modern To Casual
If you start on Standard Modern and die several times in a row, the game will offer you the option to lower the difficulty to Casual on the game over screen.
To do this:
Die multiple times in the same section
Select the option to lower difficulty when prompted
Once you switch to Casual, you cannot switch back to Standard Modern during that playthrough.
This also affects certain difficulty based achievements.
Can You Increase Difficulty Mid Game
No. You cannot raise the difficulty after starting.
If you begin on Casual, Standard Classic, or Insanity, you are locked into that difficulty for the entire run.
To change to a higher difficulty, you must:
Return to the main menu
Start a new game
Select your desired difficulty
Progress does not carry over unless you are using New Game Plus.
All Difficulty Options Explained
Resident Evil Requiem includes 4 difficulty settings.
Casual
Enemies deal less damage
Enemies have lower health
More resources available
Heavy aim assist
Best for new players or story focused runs.
Standard Modern
Balanced resources
Moderate enemy damage and health
Frequent autosaves
Unlimited Typewriter saves
This is the most flexible difficulty since it allows lowering to Casual.
Standard Classic
Fewer autosaves
Ink Ribbons required for manual saves during Grace’s sections
No difficulty change allowed
Designed for classic survival horror fans.
Insanity
Unlocks after completing the game once
Fewer resources
Enemies deal high damage
Same save system as Standard Classic
Intended for challenge runs and 100% completion.
Final Blurb
If you want to change difficulty in Resident Evil Requiem, your only option mid game is lowering Standard Modern to Casual after repeated deaths. Every other difficulty is locked once you begin.
If you are unsure which to choose, start with Standard Modern for flexibility. You can always restart on a higher difficulty later if you want a bigger challenge.
FAQ
Can you change difficulty in Resident Evil Requiem?
Only Standard Modern can be lowered to Casual after multiple deaths. Other difficulties cannot be changed mid playthrough.
Can you switch back after lowering to Casual?
No. Once you drop to Casual, you cannot return to Standard Modern during that run.
How do you unlock Insanity difficulty?
Insanity unlocks after completing the game once on any difficulty.
Does changing difficulty affect achievements?
Yes. Lowering to Casual may prevent certain difficulty based achievements from unlocking.
