Let’s address the elephant in the room: the file size. The official Steam release clocks in at a hefty 45GB+. For many gamers with data caps or slow internet, that’s a daunting download.
Enter the Repack (specifically from groups like FitGirl or DODI). The compression here is nothing short of wizardry. The download size shrinks to roughly 20GB—less than half the original size. But here is the catch every repack user knows: The Installation.
Be prepared for a workout. Unpacking a 20GB download into a 45GB game is CPU-intensive. If you are running an older rig, go make a sandwich, eat it, and maybe take a nap while the installer decompresses the assets. My mid-range processor took about 25 minutes to install. The trade-off? Saving 25GB of hard drive space and half the download time. It is absolutely worth it.
(Note: As always with repacks, buy the game if you enjoy it. The developers at Capcom did phenomenal work on the RE Engine.) save game resident evil 3 remake repack
Before downloading, decide what you actually need:
| Save Type | Description | Unlocks | |-----------|-------------|---------| | Chapter Select Save | Start from any major boss or area (e.g., just before Clock Tower) | Skip early game | | Shop Points (P) Maxed | 999,999+ Shop Points | Buy infinite weapons, coins, manuals | | Infinite Weapons Save | Rocket Launcher, RAILGUN, etc. unlocked | Easy S-rank runs | | 100% Completion | All records, all achievements, all difficulties beaten | Ultimate bragging rights | | Nightmare/Inferno Unlock | Direct access to hardest modes without beating Hardcore | Challenge seekers |
For most repack users, the “Shop Points Maxed + All Items” save is the sweet spot—unlimited fun without grinding. Let’s address the elephant in the room: the file size
After testing dozens of saves, this one works universally across FitGirl, DODI, and ElAmigos repacks without ID editing:
File:
RE3R_100Percent_ShopUnlock_+_InfiniteWeaponsAuthor:NemesisKiller2024Contents:
Where to get it: Available on the CS.RIN.RU forum – search for thread #2231456. Or find the Mega upload linked in r/ResidentEvilMods. After testing dozens of saves, this one works
Installation verified on: RE3 FitGirl repack v1.0 + update to build 20230921.
Download RE3_SaveSwapper.exe (available on Nexus Mods or GitHub). It automatically rebrands any save to your current emulator’s ID.
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