Capcom has officially announced Resident Evil Requiem, a new numbered entry in the series, coming to PC and current consoles. For players in Russia and several other regions, buying foreign games on Steam, PS Store, and Microsoft Store has long been a puzzle: accounts are tied to regions, cards get declined, and pre-orders fail a day before release. Below is a practical breakdown by platform: where to buy, how much it costs, and how to pay with a virtual card.
Where to Buy Resident Evil Requiem
The game will be available on four main platforms. Each has its own rules for cards and regions.
- Steam (PC) — digital version, standard and deluxe editions. Account region affects price and availability.
- PlayStation Store — versions for PS5 (and likely PS4 — check the game page). Price depends on account region: Turkish, Argentine, and Brazilian accounts are traditionally cheaper.
- Microsoft Store / Xbox — versions for Xbox Series X|S. Regional prices also vary.
- Physical copies — via Amazon, GameStop, and other retailers if you want a box or collector's edition. You'll need a package forwarder.
Price and Regional Pricing
Capcom hasn't revealed final prices yet. Typically, a standard AAA horror edition costs $60–70 in the US, deluxe — $80–90. In Turkish and Argentine regions, the price can be 30–50% lower, but such accounts require a local payment method.
Check the current rate on the service's website before buying — prices may change up to release.
Does the Platform Accept Foreign-Issued Cards?
Steam, PS Store, and Microsoft Store accept Visa and Mastercard, with caveats:
- Steam — accepts cards from most countries but checks the card's country of issue and account region. If they don't match, the payment may be declined.
- PS Store — requires the card's country to match the account's country. Russian cards don't work; foreign-issued cards go through if the region matches.
- Microsoft Store — same: the card must be issued in the account's country.
AVS (address verification) is used less often by Steam and Microsoft than by US stores, but for large amounts they may request 3-D Secure. A virtual card with SMS or app confirmation helps here.
How to Pay with a Virtual Card: Step by Step
- Create or select an account in the desired region (Steam, PS Store, Microsoft Store).
- Issue a virtual Visa or Mastercard in the account region's currency — dollars for the US, lira for Turkey, etc.
- Top up the card for the purchase amount plus a 10–15% buffer for conversion and possible pre-authorization.
- Enter the card details in the payment section. If the platform requests 3-D Secure — confirm the transaction in the app.
- Verify the payment went through and save the receipt.
For pre-orders, keep the full amount on the card by the charge date: Steam and console stores charge not at checkout but closer to release. If the balance is insufficient, the pre-order will be canceled.
What to Do If Payment Fails
- Check that the card and account regions match — this is the most common cause of decline.
- Try another card or issue a new one with a different BIN.
- Contact platform support — sometimes the block is lifted manually.
- Fallback: gift cards (Steam Wallet, PlayStation Store Gift Card, Xbox Gift Card). They can be bought via foreign marketplaces and activated in the account of the desired region.
- For physical copies, use a package forwarder: buy on Amazon or GameStop, pay with a virtual card, and receive the parcel via an intermediary service.
FAQ
Can I buy Resident Evil Requiem on Steam with a card from my country?
If the card's region matches your Steam account region — yes. If not, the payment will likely be declined. A virtual card from the right region solves this.
When will the pre-order be charged?
Usually a few days before release or on launch day. Keep the full amount on the card in advance.
What if my card doesn't work on PS Store?
Check that the card's country matches the account's country. Alternatively, use a PlayStation Store gift card for the right region.
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