During Thursday’s “Resident Evil Showcase” Capcom released a slew of details, not only about the the next entry in the game series but also an update on the plans for the franchise 25th anniversary.
Resident Evil Village continues the story of Ethan Winters, first set in motion in Resident Evil 7 biohazard. The latest entry combines pulse-pounding action with signature survival horror gameplay synonymous with the Resident Evil series. In today’s first extensive look at gameplay, the development team revealed several new details including some features which harken back to fan-favorite elements from previous Resident Evil games. PlayStation 5 owners can get an exclusive sneak peek of the castle area from Resident Evil Village with the Maiden demo. This stand-alone experience is separate, but showcases the stunning visuals and 3D Audio that await in the main game. As the Maiden, players will need to rely solely on their wits to make their escape in this tension-filled demo, as they’ll have no way to fight or defend themselves. A separate new demo for all platforms will be available later this spring. Resident Evil Village launches on PS4/5, Xbox One Series X/S on May 7, 2021.
In celebration of the Resident Evil franchise’s 25th anniversary, which kicks off in March 2021, Capcom announced Resident Evil Village will include access to a free multiplayer experience titled Resident Evil Re:Verse coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players can access the game through backwards compatibility. This thank you bonus to fans features striking comic-style visuals and sets popular Resident Evil characters against each other in four to six-player deathmatch battles in iconic Resident Evil locations.
Producers also gave a short update on the upcoming Resident Evil Infinite Darkness on Netflix. The full CGI film will star fan favorite character Leon Kennedy in a story that takes place shortly after the events of the Resident Evil 4 game. The project debuts on Netflix streaming service sometime in 2021.
