A: No. But you can run it via CrossOver or Wine with Vulkan translation layers (performance may be poor).
A: The updated repack may change the save signature. Use the included SaveMigrator.bat in the _Redist folder.
When Returnal originally launched as a PlayStation 5 exclusive in 2021, it was hailed as a rogue-like masterpiece. The marriage of bullet-hell arcade action with a haunting psychological narrative set a new standard for the genre. When it finally crash-landed onto PC in early 2023, the response was euphoric—but not everyone was ready to pay the AAA price tag or deal with the Denuvo DRM that slowed performance for some users.
A: Yes. Mods from Nexus Mods (e.g., "Easy Parry," "Skip Intro") work fine. Avoid mods that require Steam Workshop.