Resident Evil Requiem has four difficulty choices, and one of them hides behind a split. The names matter less than one simple question: do you want to manage Ink Ribbons for saving, or not? This guide sums up what the main game guides report. Capcom has not published a single official table that we could find, so details may shift with patches.
Key takeaways
- Casual is the easiest mode and gives strong aim help.
- Standard comes in two flavors: Modern (generous saves) and Classic (Ink Ribbons needed).
- Insanity is the hardest mode and unlocks after you finish the game.
- Puzzles stay the same in the first three modes.
The four modes at a glance
| Mode | Saving | Enemies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | Frequent autosaves, no ribbons | Less health and less damage | Automatic aim assist |
| Standard (Modern) | Plentiful autosaves, no ribbons | Reasonable threat | Aim assist can be toggled |
| Standard (Classic) | Fewer autosaves, Ink Ribbon per typewriter save | Same as Modern | Hardest mode on a first run |
| Insanity | Classic-style ribbon saving | More enemies, more health, big damage | Some items moved |
Casual: for the story
Most enemies are weaker and hit softer, and ammo is easier to find. Aim assist is on by default for both Grace and Leon. Puzzles and item spots match the Standard modes, so you are not missing content.
Standard: Modern or Classic
Both versions give the same enemy damage and health. The difference is saving. Modern autosaves often, so you rarely lose progress. Classic brings back the old rule: Grace needs an Ink Ribbon to use a typewriter. You can craft ribbons from tins using infected blood, and your small inventory becomes a real puzzle.
Insanity: the post-game test
Insanity is described as the toughest option, with scarce resources and heavy damage. Many enemies can take more than half of Leon's health in one hit. It unlocks after you beat the game, and one guide says you must defeat every boss. Some items sit in new places, so memory of the first run only helps a little. It also earns more Challenge Points for unlocks.
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Which one should you pick?
- Want the story and a calm pace: Casual.
- Want normal horror without bookkeeping: Standard (Modern).
- Want tension and careful choices: Standard (Classic).
- Want a challenge after the credits: Insanity.
We could not confirm whether you can change difficulty in the middle of a run. Check the in-game menu before you start a new file.
Parents note: the game is rated ESRB M and PEGI 18. Difficulty does not change the violent content. See our age rating guide.
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