Using Antique Coins for Essential Early Upgrades in Resident Evil Requiem

In Resident Evil Requiem, players will encounter a plethora of collectible items, echoing the experiences from earlier games in the series. Among these collectibles are some items with evident uses while others, like the Antique Coins discovered throughout the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center, have less obvious functions until players delve deeper into the game.

Utilizing Antique Coins

In Resident Evil Requiem, a character examines an 'Antique Coin' with a description stating it can be exchanged for prizes in the parlor. — In-game description of Antique Coin

Antique Coins serve a vital purpose, as indicated by their in-game description: “An old metal coin used for games. Can be exchanged for prizes in the parlor.” However, access to their benefits is restricted at first; players must make significant progress in the game before they can visit the parlor, located to the west of Central Hall. To gain entry, you need to find the Red Jewel.

A Resident Evil Requiem map screen shows the objective 'Escape the care center' with tasks including 'Unlock the door in the central hall' — Location of the Care Center parlor

Upon entering the parlor, players will notice various devices positioned on the left side of the room. These devices are equipped to dispense precious items, but they require a specific number of Antique Coins to unlock them.

Item Name	Cost	Effect
Hip Pouch	3 Coins	Enhances item carrying capacity.
Stabilizer	4 Coins	Boosts gun handling and increases firepower.(Permanent Upgrade)
Steroids	4 Coins	Elevates Maximum Health.(Permanent Upgrade)
Override Manual	6 Coins	Amplifies The Blood Collector’s capacity by 50%.

Prioritizing Your Antique Coin Purchases

A hip pouch behind a glass case labeled '0.3' in Resident Evil Requiem with the text 'Hip Pouch: Allows you to carry more items' — The Hip Pouch: The essential first purchase with Antique Coins

While it may be tempting to save your Antique Coins for significant upgrades like the Stabilizer and Steroids, which provide permanent enhancements, acquiring the Hip Pouch as soon as you have three coins is a strategic move.

This initial upgrade, granting two additional item slots, drastically improves your gameplay experience. It prevents the need to leave behind vital objects such as ammunition and healing items or makes unnecessary trips to the nearest item box to retrieve critical items that may aid in your escape, like the quartz devices required by Grace.

This concludes our comprehensive guide on leveraging Antique Coins for upgrades in Resident Evil Requiem.

Note: This guide is based on a complete playthrough of the Steam 1.0 version at Standard (Classic) difficulty. All screenshots reflect this version.

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