Announced in The Future of Gaming after several months of rumors, Resident Evil Village is the next installment in the iconic ‘survival horror’ franchise. Although this title was one of the most affected by the computer attack on Capcom in 2020There is still quite a bit that is unknown about the upcoming adventure starring Ethan Winters. Fortunately, three weeks after 2021 started, the Japanese company prepared a presentation to reveal more about the gameplay and history of Resident Evil Village.
Not only did he announce the gameplay news, but the release date of Resident Evil Village and other surprises. Then you can read all about it.
How will the gameplay of Resident Evil Village?
As could be seen in the first preview, Resident Evil Village will keep a formula similar to that of Resident Evil 7. Not only will you keep a first person camera, but you will preserve the inventory system. However, it will also implement several new features.
When it comes to combat, Ethan will still be able to ward off enemy attacks. However – similar to Chris Redfield in Not a Hero, the free DLC for Resident Evil 7– Ethan will be able to perform a melee attack to keep his enemies at bay. Further, Resident Evil Village it will mark the debut of new weapons. While some can be obtained by exploring and solving puzzles, others can be purchased from the merchant known as “The Duke”. This character will also sell ammo. However, Ethan will have the ability to craft bullets and other objects from materials he finds.
Of course, this expanded arsenal comes hand in hand with new dangers. The new trailer and gameplay demo reveal Lady Dimitrescu and his daughters, who will have the ability to turn into swarms of insects and will chase Ethan throughout the castle to make life miserable for him. The preview also reveals a mysterious subject with a hat that could be seen in the announcement trailer. Could it be Heisenberg, Lady Dimitrescu’s brother?
¿Resident Evil Village will have a multiplayer mode?
One piece of information revealed after the Capcom hack was that Resident Evil Village would have a ‘Battle Royale’ style multiplayer mode called Resident Evil RE:Verse. Although the ‘Battle Royale’ part has not been verified, the rest was correct.
Created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Resident Evil, RE:Verse It will be a competitive multiplayer in which between 4 and 6 players can take control of iconic characters from the ‘survival horror’ franchise and fight each other. These range from protagonists, such as Leon S. Kennedy and Jill Valentine, to villains, such as Nemesis and Jack Baker.
This title will be free for all those who have Resident Evil Village. The leak indicated that this would arrive in September 2021, but at the moment there is no certainty. However, Those interested can now sign up to get a place for the closed beta.
When will the launch of Resident Evil Village?
The hack on Capcom also revealed that the release date of Resident Evil Village was to be in April 2021. However, most likely in response to the leak, Capcom has revealed that the game will be available on May 7.
What consoles will it reach?
When it was announced Resident Evil Village, Capcom announced that it will be coming to PS5, Xbox Series X / S and PC. However, the Japanese company will not forget the users of the eighth generation. This is because the title will also arrive on PS4 and Xbox One.. Those who purchase these versions will be able to upgrade them for free to the PS5 and Xbox Series X / S versions.
Can you book now?
Yes, Resident Evil Village can now be pre-ordered for all the platforms mentioned. In addition to the standard edition, fans can pre-order the deluxe and collector’s editions. While the first includes the Trauma Pack, which contains all kinds of bonuses – the second comes with all the contents of the deluxe and a various physical gifts. These are a statue of Chris Redfield, a metal box, an art book, and a cloth map.
As if the above were not enough, players will also be able to get a package containing Resident Evil 7 and Village. Eighth and ninth generation consoles can be reserved.
No matter which edition is chosen, those who preorder will receive the Mr. Raccoon accessory and the Survival Pack. This will help players in their first hours of play. Additionally, those who pre-order the digital deluxe edition will receive the soundtrack.
¿Resident Evil Village will have a demo?
Titled Maiden, this demo of Resident Evil Village puts players in the shoes of a mysterious character other than Ethan Winters. Players will not be able to fight or defend themselves against the threats that inhabit Dimitrescu Castle, only run.
The demo of Resident Evil Village It is available now for PlayStation 5. It will be available for the other 9th and 8th generation platforms during the second quarter of 2021.
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