Set a few years after the horrifying events in the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard, the all-new storyline begins with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new location, free from their past nightmares. Just as they are building their new life together, tragedy befalls them once again. Chris Redfield, the legendary hero from the Resident Evil series, is reacquainted with the couple and horribly disrupts their life, spiraling Ethan into chaos. A devastated Ethan finds himself in a remote snow-capped village seeking answers after being thrown into an entirely new nightmare.

Prior to the events of Resident Evil Village, Ethan Winters received a mysterious email from Mia, his wife, who had been missing for a few years. Without the slightest hint of hesitation, Ethan made his way to Dulvey, Louisiana to search for Mia’s whereabouts… and was led straight to the mansion of the twisted Baker family as a result. Resident Evil 7 biohazard set the stage for a new generation of survival horror as seen directly through Ethan’s eyes, making the struggle for survival through a house of nightmares that much more personal. While Ethan and Mia were ultimately able to escape and create a new, peaceful life together, a new tragedy is about to unfold… one that will take a distraught Ethan to a mystifying village in search of answers to painful questions.

While the village itself may look pristine from all the freshly fallen snow, disturbing events are happening just out of sight. Flickering movements catch the corners of Ethan’s eyes, while strange shapes loom on the horizon. It’s among the dilapidated sheds and houses that he may find his answers… or he may find something far more sinister. Strange creatures, odd symbols, and an unusual fairy tale all come together with the power of the RE Engine in the latest trailer to make Resident Evil Village a true showcase of next-generation survival horror.

Channeling the capabilities of next generation consoles, the detailed realism and relentless feeling of fear will increase with each desperate battle for survival, while moments of calm will leave players wondering what new horrors await. With hyper-detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic and inescapable.

Capcom confirmed a new Resident Evil Showcase digital event will be coming in April and announced details for an open beta test for the upcoming multiplayer experience Resident Evil Re:Verse. 

New game details will be revealed in a new Resident Evil Showcase digital event in April, giving fans a look at what’s in store for them when Resident Evil Village launches on May 7. The Resident Evil Showcase in January revealed information on significant new gameplay features and characters for Resident Evil Village as well as other brand updates, and the April event will follow suit with new game content and 25th anniversary news to share.

An all-star roster of fan favorite heroes and bioweapons come together to celebrate 25 years of Resident Evil in the upcoming multiplayer experience Resident Evil Re:Verse. In Resident Evil Re:Verse, players start as human characters, hunting each other and collecting virus vials scattered across the map. When they are taken out, they resurrect as bioweapons to enact revenge. The more vials they collect, the stronger their bioweapon transformation will be – it will be up to each player to strategize between vial collection and a full-on offensive strategy. This thank you to fans will be available for free for those who purchase Resident Evil Village.

As we revealed earlier today, Capcom announced PS4, Xbox One and Steam players can participate in an open beta test for Resident Evil Re:Verse taking place April 7 at 11:00pm PDT, through to April 10 at 10:59pm PDT. Players who participated in the earlier closed beta test and still have the game installed on their hardware can play via a game update once the open beta is live. New players will be able to pre-load the open beta content starting April 5. All open beta participants will need a registered Capcom ID to play.

PC Systems Specs

MINIMUM:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-7500 ／ AMD Ryzen 3 1200
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM ／ AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM
• DirectX: Version 12

Additional Notes: Estimated performance (when set to Prioritize Performance): 1080p/60fps. ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT required to support ray tracing. System requirements subject to change during game development.

RECOMMENDED:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i7 8700 ／ AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ／ AMD Radeon RX 5700
• DirectX: Version 12

Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT required to support ray tracing. System requirements subject to change during game development.

Pre-orders for Resident Evil Village are available now, with digital Standard and Deluxe Edition options for all platforms, plus physical Standard, Deluxe and Collector’s Edition for console players. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and a digital “Trauma Pack,” which consists of additional in-game content including a Samurai Edge weapon, Resident Evil 7 biohazard-inspired found footage screen filter, tape recorder save point option, immediate access to an especially challenging difficulty setting, and more. The physical Collector’s Edition includes the Deluxe Edition content plus a striking statue of franchise veteran Chris Redfield, a SteelBook case, art book, and a cloth map of the village with key art printed on the reverse side. Resident Evil Village will be eligible to upgrade from PS4 to the digital PS5 version and will support Smart Delivery for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.

Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition will be available on Stadia as an individual purchase option and will be free with Stadia Pro beginning on April 1, 2021. Players can also delve into the rich library of titles from Resident Evil with several discount promotions across multiple platforms in celebration of the 25th anniversary. Please check respective digital storefronts in the coming weeks for sale promotions.

Key Features:

• A New Chapter in the Resident Evil Storyline This eighth major installment in th e flagship Resident Evil series continues the story from the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard . With the return of popular features and introduction of new elements, survival horror has never been so intense.
• Latest Console Technology RE Engine paired wi th new technologies available v ia PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X |S deliver s hyper detailed g raphics , advanced immersive audio and little to no load times , bringing the shadowy village and its evocative residents to life in first person perspective
• Popular Resident Evil Features Fans might recognize new features in Resident Evil Village that are nods to previous Resident Evil games including a merchant dubbed “The Duke” who allows players to purchase and sell items, buy recipes for crafting consumables, and customize weapons.
• Familiar Faces and New Foes Resident Evil series Chris Re dfield returns under a shroud of seemingly sinister motives. Ethan will also encounter a host of new adver saries inhabiting the enigmatic village , all with their own distinctive ways of attacking
• Evolution of Combat In addition to engaging and attacking enemies , Ethan can also now guard against incoming attacks, or kick enemies away to buy time for his next move , requiring players to further strategize the best approach for surviving the many challenges ahead.
• 25th Anniversary Celebration Bonus As a thank you to fans, Resident Evil Village will include access to a free multiplayer experi ence titled Resident Evil Re:Verse , coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. An all star cast of fan f avorite Resident Evil characters face off in four to six player deathmatch battles in iconic series locat ions.
• Play Across Generations Resident Evil Village will be eligible to upgrade from PlayStation 4 to the digital PlayStation 5 ver sion and will support Smart Delivery for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.

Resident Evil Village will come to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC (Steam) on May 7, 2021 for $59.99 ($69.99 Deluxe Edition, $219.99 Collector’s Edition).