Guide All Resident Evil Games Ranked and Best Places to Start
A comprehensive guide to Resident Evil
Hands On Resident Evil 4 PS5 Makes a Masterpiece Even Better
We played the remake's first 30 minutes
News Resident Evil Village's Extraordinary Third-Person Mode Equivalent to Making a New Game
Capcom explains it wasn't easy
News Sony Raises Eyebrows by Officially Hosting This Week's Resident Evil Showcase
Additional interest for PS5, PS4 owners
Resident Evil - News
February2023
News Resident Evil Village VR Mode Gets Demo Alongside PSVR2 Launch
Face your fears
As if PSVR2's launch lineup wasn't already strong enough, recall that the excellent Resident Evil Village's VR Mode will be available on 22nd February as free DLC. We got a trailer showing it all in action, and boy, does it look like a nightmare experience for the faint of heart. Just thinking about going through the hell that was...
News Resident Evil 4 Gets 12 Minutes of Tense, Action-Packed Gameplay
Watch your back
Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake will likely be an early Game of the Year contender, going from what we have seen so far, and anticipation continues to build as its 24th March release date draws ever closer. If you need something to tide you over in the meantime, we were treated to 12 minutes of new gameplay, courtesy of Game...
January2023
News Resident Evil 4 Fronts Game Informer Issue, New Gameplay Revealed
More details incoming
Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 4 is the headliner of Game Informer's latest issue, meaning the outlet will be sharing new details and footage from the PS5, PS4 title in the coming days and weeks. A short clip of gameplay has already been released, and it reveals remade sections from the church and stretches of the experience...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Keeps Infamous Island Section, Makes it Bigger
Return trip
Resi fans have been a little worried about the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4. While the length of the game is about the same as the original, some are concerned it'll cut out some content, possibly even whole sections, as seen in 2020's Resident Evil 3. However, with recent comments from the developer, it seems all the major beats...
December2022
News Resident Evil Village Is a PSVR2 Launch Game, And It's Free
Simply update your PS5 copy
Resident Evil Village will be fully playable for PSVR2 from beginning to end on Sony’s next-gen headset’s launch day, 22nd February. And the best news of all: it’ll be free. To clarify, you will need to own a copy of Capcom’s survival horror on PS5, but regardless of whether you own the base version or the...
November2022
News First Resident Evil Re:Verse Update Adds New Map, Character, and Skins
Resident Evil 5 costumes included
The first Resident Evil Re:Verse post-launch update is now available to download on PS5 and PS4, patching in a new map, character, and purchasable skins. The map is centred around the village area from Resident Evil Village, including the buildings you explored in the main game as well as the Maiden of War statue...
Guide All Resident Evil Games Ranked and Best Places to Start
A comprehensive guide to Resident Evil
The Resident Evil series is one of gaming's most popular and recognisable franchises, dating back to the PlayStation 1 and encompassing more than 25 years of history. With a hardcore following across the globe that hotly anticipates all upcoming entries — no matter where it's a mainline instalment or spin-off...
October2022
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Roughly 'the Same Length' as the Original
Around 15-20 hours long
Next year's Resident Evil 4 remake should be "about the same length" as the PS2 original, suggesting it should take somewhere in the region of 15 to 20 hours to beat. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi made the comment in an interview with PC Gamer after discussing what positive feedback Capcom took from the recent Resident Evil 2...
News Dog Lovers Left Devastated as Resident Evil 4 Remake Rewrites History for the Worse
Who's a good boy?
The Resident Evil 4 remake showing we got last week is still fresh in our minds; we got to go hands-on with the title and were spoiled afterwards with a second trailer, this time focusing on the story. And while RE4 on PS5 looks to remain faithful to the original in most things, one purported aspect has managed to get some fan's...
News No 'Concrete Plans' for Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake
Capcom shoots down hopes and dreams
Fans of Sega Dreamcast — and eventually PS2 — classic Resident Evil Code: Veronica X may want to forget about their hopes and dreams of a PS5, PS4 remake as Capcom has once again shot down the possibility of it happening. In a new interview with Noisy Pixel, Resident Evil 4 producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi said...
News Sony Handed State of Play Branding to Resident Evil Showcase
Also replaces trailer with PSVR2 spotlight
Sony directly hosted last night's Resident Evil Showcase on its YouTube channel, and it actually affected the livestream in more ways than one. Firstly, the show's 15-minute countdown timer was branded as if it were a State of Play event from the hardw
News Resident Evil 4 PS5 Is Getting a Fancy Collector's Edition
But it ain't cheap
Hot off the heels of Resident Evil 4 remake's first public showing, a gorgeous Collector's Edition of the game has been revealed, containing all kinds of RE-related goodies. In addition, there is a digital Deluxe Edition of the game, which can be pre-ordered now. Less flashy but undoubtedly serviceable, pre-ordering the Standard...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Gets Second Trailer Focused on Story, Featuring Some Familiar Faces
Survival is just the beginning
The excellent-looking Resident Evil 4 remake is all anyone will be talking about today, let's be honest. To that end, we have another trailer for you looking at events a little further into the game, and it features some familiar faces, too. If you haven't already, be sure to check out our hands-on preview coverage of...
News Try Resident Evil Village in Third-Person on PS5, PS4 with New Demo
A new angle
Unsure if you’ll love Resident Evil Village in third-person? No problem! Capcom’s rolling out a brand-new demo for the survival horror’s upcoming Gold Edition, which includes the Winters’ Expansion. For those of you who haven’t been keeping up, the add-on spans three key segments: a new story starring a 16-year-old Rose...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Drops Cel-Shaded Look, Out Next Week on PS4
Maybe it'll be okay
Remember Resident Evil Re:Verse, the multiplayer game that was supposed to launch alongside Resident Evil Village last year? It's finally out next week on PS4 — free to all owners of Village — and this launch trailer makes it actually look sort of okay. That's because the cel-shaded art style has been dropped pretty much...
Hands On Resident Evil 4 PS5 Makes a Masterpiece Even Better
We played the remake's first 30 minutes
In 2023, there won't be a safer full-price purchase than the Resident Evil 4 remake. With the 2005 original still judged to be one of the best games of all time, it's extremely difficult to see how a PS5, PS4 modernisation could go pear-shaped. A recent Hands On session at Capcom's UK headquarters revealed to...
Live Watch the Resident Evil Showcase (October 2022) Right Here
Resident Evil 4! Resident Evil Village DLC! More?
Capcom has enough Resident Evil news to share all at once that it's decided to put on another Resident Evil Showcase, which this time around shall focus on the Resident Evil 4 remake and Resident Evil Village DLC Shadows of Rose. Will there be more besides the two upcoming games, however? We'll have...
News Sony Raises Eyebrows by Officially Hosting This Week's Resident Evil Showcase
Additional interest for PS5, PS4 owners
Fans may have been hoping for a different kind of showcase from PlayStation of late, but the platform holder has raised eyebrows by officially co-streaming the upcoming Resident Evil Showcase. It means that, in addition to debuting on Capcom’s channels, it’ll be simultaneously broadcast on Sony’s as...
News Resident Evil 4's PS5, PS4 Remake Headlines RE Showcase Just One Day After Silent Hill Stream
Spooky season is well underway
Horror fans be feastin’! This week will see the long-awaited return of Silent Hill, when Konami hosts a livestream dedicated to the future of the iconic franchise. Then, a whisker over 24 hours later, Capcom will follow-up with the latest instalment of its Resident Evil Showcase series, revealing more information...
News Resident Evil Village's Huge Expansion Adds Just 7 New Trophies
Gong but not forgotten
Resident Evil Village’s anticipated Winters’ Expansion launches later this month, in time for Halloween. But while it’s packing a substantial selection of content – including a full-blown third-person mode, an entirely new campaign starring Ethan’s daughter Rose, and a handful of new Mercenaries missions – it’ll...
News Resident Evil Village's Lady D Won't Be Quite So Tall in PS5, PS4 DLC
You height to see it
Resident Evil Village’s iconic giantess antagonist Lady Dimitrescu will be playable in the game’s upcoming PS5 and PS4 add-on, the Winters’ Expansion. However, some fans may be disappointed to learn that, for gameplay purposes, she won’t be quite as tall. Speaking with Polygon, DLC director Kento Kinoshita explained that
September2022
News Resident Evil Village's Extraordinary Third-Person Mode Equivalent to Making a New Game
Capcom explains it wasn't easy
Resident Evil Village’s extraordinary new third-person mode looks like an entirely new game – and it turns out it took a comparable amount of effort to create. Speaking with IGN Japan, producer Masachika Kawata revealed that incorporating the oft-requested feature took a lot more work than blending a couple of...
News Winters Is Concluding! Resident Evil Village DLC Will End Ethan, Rose's Story
What's next?
To be fair, not even the most committed Resident Evil fan would put protagonist Ethan Winters on par with the likes of Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. Perhaps we don’t have quite the same connection with the character because both his adventures, Resident Evil VII: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village, have been first-person – and...
News Resident Evil Village's Visuals Still Stunning with PSVR2
Very little drop-off from console release
The original PSVR was amazing, but on the rare occasion a tentpole AAA title got ported to it, the visuals took an enormous hit. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a great example: the experience was transformative in virtual reality, but the Bakers’ family home looked grimy and low-fidelity on the headset. It...
Hands On Shadows of Rose Turns Resident Evil Village into Magic
Return to Castle Dimitrescu
If Resident Evil Village was proof Capcom isn't afraid to change the sort of enemies its survival horror franchise has to offer, then DLC Shadows of Rose is evidence the developer can do the very same for its main character. Ethan Winters' daughter Rose may use the same weapons her father became accustomed to, but she has...
News Resident Evil Village Looks Like a New Game in Third-Person
Time to replay
Already beaten Resident Evil Village? No problem – it looks like third-person mode will give you a reason to replay Capcom’s spectacular Romanian horror! This new trailer from the Tokyo Game Show showcases several minutes of footage from the new perspective, and it almost looks like a brand-new game – impressive stuff! Of...
News More Resident Evil Updates Coming in October Showcase
Capcom to focus on the franchise next month
Capcom has announced plans to air another Resident Evil Showcase in the near future. Following its presentation at Tokyo Game Show, the publisher stated it would have more Resi franchise announcements and updates to make next month, with a showcase scheduled for October. All we know about the presentation...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Now Coming to PS4 as Well
No longer a current-gen exclusive
The Resident Evil 4 remake was announced as a current-gen only game back in June, but Capcom has confirmed that the title is now in development for PS4 as well, ahead of its 24th March 2023 release date. Great news for those who are still playing on Sony's last-gen system, but the confirmation will no doubt have...
August2022
News Resident Evil Netflix Series Won't Be Renewed for a Second Season
After weak viewership figures
Netflix won't be renewing its TV adaptation of Resident Evil for a second season, the streaming company has confirmed via Deadline. As the site reports, this doesn't come as too much of a surprise since viewership stats were disappointing across its first three weeks on the service. Released in close proximity to the...
News Resident Evil 4 PS5 Remake Skips Capcom's TGS 2022 Showcase
Unless there's a surprise in store
Capcom has detailed what to expect from its TGS 2022 Online Program showcase, and Resident Evil 4 is nowhere to be seen. It was presumed the Japanese expo would play host to the latest footage and information from the PS5 remake, but Capcom hasn't included the game in its lineup. Instead, there's the Resident Evil...
July2022
News More PS5, PS4 Players Can Enjoy Resident Evil Village with Free Accessibility Update
Dimitrescu sized subtitles
Accessibility is a big deal, and it’s great to see more publishers take it seriously. Capcom should be commended for plotting a free accessibility update for Resident Evil Village, then, which will launch alongside the upcoming Winters’ Expansion and Gold Edition re-release. To be clear, even if you don’t buy the...
News Lady Dimitrescu Gameplay Shown in New Resident Evil Village Trailer
Play as her and Heisenberg in Mercenaries
Capcom has shared a new Resident Evil Village trailer that focuses on the upcoming Mercenaries update. The refresh will allow you to play as villains like Lady Dimitrescu and Heisenberg as well as Chris Redfield, with footage of all three found in the trailer above. Today also marks the beginning of...
News Of Course Netflix Wants Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Show
Tall order
Netflix’s new Resident Evil show is absolutely ridiculous, so it’ll take some work to top the silliness in a hypothetical second season. One way to do it, however, would be to embrace the memes and introduce Resident Evil: Village’s ginormous Lady Dimitrescu – and if showrunner Andrew Dabb has his way, that’s exactly what will...
TV Show Review Resident Evil (Netflix) - Braindead Horror for the Riverdale Crowd
Switch off your brrrains
The world would be a much better place if it wasn’t for shady pharmaceutical companies with megalomaniacs in charge. This is certainly true of Resident Evil’s Umbrella Corporation, led by the unhinged Evelyn Marcos (Paola Núñez), who repeatedly reminds viewers she wants to change the world. Despite largely being...
First Impressions Resident Evil Netflix Deviates from the Games But Still Entertains
Umbrella Balinska
There’s not a lot of connective tissue between Netflix’s deceptively named 2022 television adaptation of Resident Evil and Capcom’s games. A shady pharmaceutical company named Umbrella takes centre stage, and part of the action is staged in a dystopian South African town named New Raccoon City – but so far, that’s where...
News Resident Evil 2 Remake Has Crossed the 10 Million Units Sold Mark
Leon and Claire's remade adventure is one many have undertaken
The remake of Resident Evil 2 has smashed another sales milestone, with an impressive 10 million units sold across all platforms, since its initial release back in 2019. The PS5 version of the game launched just last month on 13 June, and sales from current-gen platforms pushed the title...
Round Up Resident Evil Netflix TV Show Reviews Are All Over the Place
The verdicts are in
Today's the day Netflix's futuristic adaptation of Resident Evil hits the streaming service, presenting two timelines for fans to follow across eight episodes. It's available to watch now, but what do critics make of the show? Well, there doesn't exactly seem to be a general consensus forming given the review scores we've spotted...
News Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu Gets a Statue Worthy of Her Stature, Costs Over £1200
Oh, so gauche
You would have to travel far to find someone who has not heard of the magnificent Lady Dimitrescu, a Resident Evil Village villain who stands head and shoulders above the competition, both figuratively and literally. The internet fell in love with Capcom's latest leading
June2022
Review Resident Evil: Director's Cut (PS1) - Iconic Survival Horror
Jill sandwich, please, petrified with mixed herbs
Republished on Thursday, 23rd June, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following Resident Evil: Director's Cut's inclusion in All PS Plus Games. The original text follows. Originally published on Sunday, 25th November, 2018: Spencer Mansion, set deep in Raccoon Forest, looming...
News PS Plus Collection's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Won't Upgrade to PS5 for Free
Go tell Aunt Rhody
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’s free PS4 to PS5 upgrade is not available with the PS Plus Collection. We actually spotted this last night when we went to redeem, but the story has since been doing the rounds on sites like IGN. This isn’t the first time we’ve experienced a
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Gameplay Reveals a Pretty Big Mechanical Change from the Original
Move, and shoot... at the same time?!
During today's Capcom Showcase 2022 livestream, we were treated to a precious few frames of new Resident Evil 4 Remake gameplay. While it was really only a few seconds of unseen footage, with some tone-setting developer commentary running throughout, one element of the gameplay stood out in particular. As...
News Forgotten Multiplayer Spin-Off Resident Evil Re:Verse Gobbles a Green Herb on 28th October
It lives
Resident Evil Village is getting a substantial expansion on 28th October, which spans a new story campaign, Mercenaries updates, and a third-person mode! But that’s not all Biohazard fans have to look forward to: the forgotten – and delayed – multiplayer spin-off Resident Evil RE:Verse will also begin service on 28th October. This...
News Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 PS5 Versions Available to Download Now
Welcome to the family, son
The native PS5 versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard are all available to download now on the PS Store, as announced during this evening's Capcom Showcase. They are all free PS4 to PS5
News Resident Evil Village DLC Is Shadows of Rose, Out 28th October
Plus more Mercenaries content, third-person mode
The long-awaited Resident Evil Village DLC has been revealed as Shadows of Rose, a new expansion that takes place after the events of the main game and focuses on Ethan Winters' daughter. It's releasing on 28th October 2022 along with two other content updates: more playable characters for the...
News PS1 Classic Resident Evil: Director's Cut Part of PS Plus Premium in USA
Return to the Spencer Mansion
PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium are available now in the USA, and one of the more unexpected additions to the vast lineup compared to what's on offer in Asia and Japan is PS1 classic
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Confirmed for the Capcom Showcase
They know what we want
In case you missed it, Capcom officially announced a remake of Resident Evil 4 at the latest State of Play presentation. While we all sort of saw it coming, it's great to have confirmation, and it's a very exciting proposition. The game is often regarded as one of the best action/horror games ever, so anticipation is running...
News Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 PS5 Versions Probably Out Next Week
File sizes spotted on PSN backend
The PS5 versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard will likely release next week as free PS4 to PS5 upgrades following the discovery they're all ready to go on the PSN backend. The Twitter profile PlaySta
News Here's a Better Look at That New Resident Evil Netflix Show
We're sure you'll love it
Netflix is really dragging out the build-up for its new Resident Evil adaptation, but this is the best – and longest – look at the new show yet. We get to see Ella Balinska hulking out in future London, where she takes a chainsaw to the throat of the walking dead. As with past trailers, we also get a glimpse of New...
News Rock That Resident Evil 4 Remake Style IRL with Leon's Actual Jacket
If looks could kill
One of the highlights of last week's State of Play was the reveal of the long-rumoured Resident Evil 4 Remake, running on the beautiful RE Engine that Capcom developed for the remake of Resident Evil 2. Speaking of looking good, how about that jacket of Leon's, huh? You know the one, that awesome leather number with the...
News Instagram Model Ella Freya Confirmed as Resident Evil 4 Remake's Ashley
She really looks the part
Resident Evil 4 Remake was officially announced at last week's State of Play, and we got our first good look at the game in action. Running on the incredible RE Engine like 2019's Resident Evil 2 Remake, the detail is on a whole other level, particularly when it comes to character models. After the show, Japan-based Dutch...
News Resident Evil Village Will Take Full Advantage of PSVR2 Sense Controllers
Pricing to be announced in due course
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was transformative with PSVR, but it was restricted in some ways. Perhaps hamstrung by the aging PS Move controllers, it was played entirely with the DualShock 4 controller. This was, of course, an adequate experience – but it lacked the tactile feel that we’ve come to expect from...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Announced for PS5, Out March 2023
PSVR2 content also in development
Sony's latest State of Play livestream began with an absolute banger: the Resident Evil 4 remake is a thing and it's releasing for PS5 on 24th March 2023. There's also content in development for PSVR2. In a PlayStation Blog post, Resident Evil 4 is described as a remake that aims "to make the game feel familiar to...
News Resident Evil Village Getting PSVR2 Support
Takes advantage of Sense Controllers
Resident Evil Village will be updated with PSVR2 support on PS5, taking advantage of the Sense Controllers also. The headset itself still doesn't have a release date, but presumably, this patch will roll out alongside the device. Breaking... <products id="14779">
May2022
News Resident Evil 3 PS5 Upgrade Could Be Close to Release
PS5 recognises upgrade path
The native PlayStation 5 version of Resident Evil 3 may not be too far away from release as it's been spotted the PS5 is recognising the free PS4 to PS5 upgrade path after inserting the disc. Spotted by Twitter user BSAAEurope, the console asks if you want to upgrade the PS4 version of the game to the PS5 one, but the...
News Oh, Joy! Second Resident Evil Netflix Trailer Sets Up the Story
Happy pills
You’ve probably already seen the first teaser trailer for Netflix’s adaptation of Resident Evil – it’s been viewed over one million times since debuting yesterday – but this follow-up lays out the plot a little better. As you’ll recall, New Raccoon City is an idyllic urban metropolis, and it’s seemingly powered by a new...
News Here's Your First Look at Netflix's Resident Evil
The horror
Unlike last year’s Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, which was squarely aimed at fans of the franchise, Netflix’s adaptation has always looked set to plot a different path. And this trailer hammers that point home. Due out on 14th July, we’re introduced to New Raccoon City, a seemingly dystopian neighbourhood filled with...
News Delayed PS4 Multiplayer Spin-Off Resident Evil Re:Verse Re-Emerges
Revitalised?
It’s been eons since we last heard word about Resident Evil Re:Verse, the celebratory multiplayer spin-off that was intended to be a part of the overall Resident Evil Village package. A sequence of poorly received private beta tests saw Capcom put the project back in the oven, and we’ve barely got an update since. Originally...
March2022
News Netflix's Live-Action Resident Evil TV Series Debuts This July
Evil has evolved
Streaming service Netflix has announced its live-action adaptation of Resident Evil will drop on 14th July 2022. This TV series will tell an entirely original tale within the universe, casting the likes of Lance Reddick and Ella Balinska. A couple of new pieces of general key art were released alongside the announcement, which you...
News Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 Coming to PS5 with Visual Enhancements, Free Upgrade Confirmed
Seeing S.T.A.R.S.
Resident Evil Village was the first of Capcom's long-running horror franchise to grace PlayStation 5, and it of course looks fantastic on the new hardware. But what of the older games in the series? It appears the publisher won't be leaving its last-gen games behind, as they're all making the leap to PS5 with native versions. To...
February2022
Rumour Resident Evil 4 Remake Making Changes, Announcement Could Be Soon
Village intro now at night, it's reported
It's been a while since we heard anything about the rumoured remake of Resident Evil 4, but a new report from Fanbyte suggests the project is making some changes to the beloved game. Citing sources speaking to the website, Imran Khan (who accurately reported on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 long before its...
January2022
News Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Is Now Five Years Old
Baker boo
Incredibly, it’s been five years since Resident Evil 7: Biohazard released on the PlayStation 4. Despite being a numbered sequel, this game took Capcom’s classic survival horror series in a brand new direction, adopting a first-person viewpoint and a chilling storyline focused on a maniacal family known as the Bakers. The game mixed...
November2021
News Albert Wesker Artwork from Resident Evil 4 Remake Allegedly Leaked
When it rains you need an Umbrella
We told you earlier that the Thanksgiving holiday had brought the rumour-mill to life, and here’s another humdinger: Albert Wesker artwork from Capcom’s apparent Resident Evil 4 Remake, all allegedly leaked by voice actor DC Douglas himself. It’s claimed that the below sketches were sent privately to fans on...
News Resident Evil Village Wins Game of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards
Also best PlayStation game
Resident Evil Village has won its first Game of the Year accolade at this evening's Golden Joystick Awards, where it was crowned the Ultimate Game of the Year and the PlayStation Game of the Year. It then also won the Best Audio and Best Performer (Maggie Robertson as Lady Dimitrescu) categories. The Golden Joystick Awards...
News Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Trailer Is All Prosthetics and Strawberry Jam
Biohazard
Sony’s big-screen adaptations of Resident Evil have, historically, earned the organisation a pretty penny, so it’s perhaps no surprise to see it pushing upcoming movie Welcome to Raccoon City with all its might. This new trailer consists of some new and previously seen clips, with plenty of prosthetics and strawberry jam. Seeing so...
October2021
News Resident Evil Village Receiving Free DLC, Says Capcom
Marketing spiel reveals
Resident Evil Village will be treated to some DLC at some point in the future, but that's quite literally all we know about it. Capcom made the announcement during its best forgotten E3 2021 digital showcase with a single image, suggesting the expansion is still in the early stages of development. However, a new rep
News Resident Evil Village Ships Over Five Million Units
Half of 7's sales already
Capcom has issued another sales update for the excellent Resident Evil Village as part of an earnings call, sharing that the horror title has now shipped more than five million copies worldwide. It's the latest statistic after the Japanese publisher announced it had already shipped three million units just days after...
News Capcom Teasing Seven Resident Evil Reveals for Halloween
To celebrate 25th anniversary
In the lead up to Halloween, Capcom will have seven different Resident Evil related announcements to share in order to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary. Five of them are scheduled for the 21st and 22nd October 2021, another on 25th October 2021, and then the final one on 29th October 2021. The website for the...
News Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Looks Like a Total Cheese Fest
Itchy tasty
Here’s your first look at Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, the new movie starring Kaya Scodelario as Claire Redfield. Unlike the Milla Jovovich flicks, this is sticking closer to the source material, meaning there are an abundance of references to the original PlayStation game, including the iconic scene of the zombie looking...
August2021
News Here's Your First Horrifying Look at Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
Kaya Scodelario stars as Claire Redfield
A new Resident Evil movie, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, promises to tell the origin story of Capcom’s famous horror franchise later this year. And here’s your first look at stars Kaya Scodelario as Claire Redfield and Avan Jogia as Leon S Kennedy, courtesy of IGN. There are other images of...
July2021
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Won't Launch in July After All, Delayed to 2022
"Working to deliver a smooth gameplay experience"
Man, Capcom's multiplayer spin-off just can't catch a break, can it? Resident Evil Re:Verse, the multiplayer companion piece to Resident Evil Village, was due to launch sometime this month, although we never did get a full release date. Now, the publisher has decided to push back the launch even...
June2021
News Multiplayer Spin-Off Resident Evil Re:Verse Releases Next Month
No date, though
If you bought Resident Evil Village, then you’ll be eligible to play multiplayer spin-off Resident Evil Re:Verse. And while the online experiment had originally been scheduled to release last month alongside the core game, a sloppy beta pushed it back a bit. Now, as confirmed during an E3 2021 panel, it’ll officially launch next...
News Resident Evil Village Will Receive DLC in the Future
Please be excited
Resident Evil Village will be treated to some post-launch DLC at some point in the future. That's it. That's the article. The E3 2021 livestream dedicated a stretch of its broadcast to Japanese publisher Capcom, and just about the only piece of news worth sharing is that last month's survival horror hit will be expanded upon. No...
News Lance Reddick, Ella Balinska Star in Netflix's Resident Evil
Reddick is Wesker
Netflix has cast The Wire’s Lance Reddick as Albert Wesker in its live-action adaptation of Resident Evil. PlayStation fans will, of course, recognise the American actor for his role as Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn, but here he will play one of gaming’s most iconic villains in a show that sounds like it will deviate...
May2021
News Resident Evil Village's Recipes Have Been Recreated in Real Life
Get a load of this Bird and Beast Pilaf
Resident Evil Village was the first game in the long-running series to feature a sort of in-game cooking mechanic, fuelled by slaughtering wildlife throughout the game's village and then handing over the remains to the Duke. Eating the meals the merchant creates leads to permanent buffs for protagonist Ethan...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil Village?
Bloody reunion
Resident Evil Village has been out for just over a week now, and as always, we want to hear your opinion. Capcom continues its first-person streak with its latest horror release, once again sticking players in the bloodied shoes of faceless protagonist Ethan Winters. This time around, Ethan's got to contend with all kinds of creatures...
News Resident Evil Village Ships Over Three Million Copies Worldwide
Series ships more than 100 million units
After debuting in first place in the latest UK physical sales chart, Capcom has now confirmed that Resident Evil Village has shipped more than three million copies across the globe since it launched four days ago. While previous entries have bettered it in terms of shipments at release, this makes Ethan...
News Resident Evil Village's Performance Capture Was Shot at Sony Santa Monica's Studio
Pillage the village
Resident Evil Village’s performance capture was recorded in Sony Santa Monica’s studio, with PlayStation’s own Visual Arts & Services Group also in the release’s credits. It’s not the first time a third-party has leveraged the platform holder’s resources, as VASG is often credited in Call of Duty games, among many...
Poll Did You Buy Resident Evil Village?
Welcome to the village
Resident Evil Village is here, and we absolutely love it. We gave it an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Resident Evil Village PS5 review, but, as always, we want to know if the latest blockbuster is currently residing on your console. It's fair to say that Capcom's been on a roll for a good few years now, pumping out a number of top...
Feature Resident Evil's Story So Far, Summed Up in 30 Mind-Twisting Minutes
Fasten your seatbelt
Are you picking up Resident Evil Village today? You should: our Resident Evil Village PS5 review already explained that it’s arguably the best instalment since the outstanding Resident Evil 4. But do you need some kind of story recap to get you up to speed? We can help, as we’ve put together a mammoth 30 minute video that...
April2021
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Not Actually Launching with Village
Pack-in game comes this summer
Since its reveal earlier this year, we've sort of assumed that Resident Evil Re:Verse would launch on the same day as its bigger and better brother Resident Evil Village — the date of 7th May 2021. Re:Verse is provided as a free pack-in like Resident Evil Resistance, after all. However, it turns out that's not...
News Capcom Extends Availability of Convoluted Resident Evil Village Demo
Play until 9th May
You've already had two chances to play the Resident Evil Village demo in the lead up to the full game's launch, but we wouldn't blame you if you passed on both opportunities. Its confusing nature has meant many interested purchasers simply didn't bother trying or were busy when the pre-release teaser was active, with the...
News Resident Evil Village Has a Cute Reference to an Old Merchant
What're yer buyin'?
Resident Evil 4’s shady merchant is in the video game Hall of Fame, so it’s cute to see the character referenced in the all-new Resident Evil Village. Those who played the upcoming survival horror’s latest demo spotted the nod to the cloaked salesman, and clipped it for YouTube posterity. You can enjoy the Eater egg below,...
Reminder Play the Resident Evil Village Castle Demo This Weekend
Back again
After confusing us all across one weekend, Capcom is back to do it all over again with the Resident Evil Village Castle demo. While last weekend's playable teaser allowed us to explore the surrounding village, this time around we'll have the chance to venture inside Castle Dimitrescu and explore its rooms and meet the inhabitants. Once...
News No, Sony Didn't Pay for Performance Parity in Resident Evil Village on PS5, PS4
Don't believe everything you read
Leaked legal documents published online as part of the ongoing Capcom leak have started yet another social media sh*tstorm, as non-lawyers misunderstand the language and share their interpretations online. A clause in Sony’s marketing contract for Resident Evil Village mentions that “each version of the game...
News Resident Evil Village Has Gyro Aiming on PS5, But It's Busted
Not like this
Sony’s new DualSense controller, much like the DualShock 4, has pretty good motion sensors in it – but developers rarely use them. This is frustrating, because we’re big believers in gyro aiming: the concept of fine-tuning your shots by tilting the pad. Those who’ve experienced the feature in, say, Gravity Rush 2 and Uncharted:...
News Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Sees the Light on Netflix from July 2021
Spin-off series slated for summer
Spin-off series Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will beam to Netflix from July 2021, and here’s a new trailer featuring CG stars Leon S Kennedy and Claire Redfield to prove it. The story is set after the events of Resident Evil 4, and revolves around a hacking incident at the White House. The above trailer shows...
News Resident Evil 4 Is Being Adapted for VR, But It's Exclusive to Oculus Quest 2
No plans for PSVR right now
After the incredible Resident Evil 7: Biohazard on PSVR, we’ve been hoping for some form of Resident Evil Village announcement. Sadly, we’re no longer holding our breath for that – but we’d never have bargained for a Resident Evil 4 VR announcement to fill the void. That’s exactly what was announced overnight,...
News Resident Evil Village Is 4K at 60 FPS on PS5, And 900p at 45 FPS on PS4
Raytracing drops next-gen to 45 frames-per-second
Resident Evil Village will run at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on PlayStation 5 – assuming you have raytracing disabled. Enabling the fancy reflection features will drop the framerate to 45 frames-per-second, although its 4K resolution will be retained. There’s no raytracing option at 60...
News Resident Evil Village Demo Coming Soon, Early Access for PS5 and PS4 Players
Eight-hour windows across two weekends
Resident Evil Village will receive a demo on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, granting you access to the village area and the castle — both locations we've seen during gameplay footage. Players on PS5 and PS4 have an eight-hour window over the course of two weekends where they can play the demo early. Pre-load for...
News Resident Evil Village Resurrects The Mercenaries Arcade Mode
Customise and upgrade your arsenal
Resident Evil fans are unanimous in their adoration of the series’ arcade-infused Mercenaries mode, but outside of some loosely inspired alternatives in the Resident Evil Revelations sub-series, the option has been largely absent in recent years. Well it’s back in Resident Evil Village – and it’s bringing...
News Chris Redfield Features in New Resident Evil Village Trailer
Mad lad
There’s our good ol’ friend, Chris Redfield! And while he may not be punching any enormous boulders – well, his role in the upcoming Resident Evil Village seems interesting to say the least. If you’ve already watched previous trailers for Capcom’s upcoming PlayStation 5 and PS4 survival horror then you’ll know what to expect...
Live Watch the Resident Evil Showcase (April 2021) Right Here
Village people
Thirsting for more Lady Dimitrescu Resident Evil Village gameplay and details? Capcom is back with another high-profile Resident Evil Showcase, ahead of the survival horror’s PlayStation 5 and PS4 launch next month. Join us from 3PM PDT / 11PM BST for all of the announcements and info. Resident Evil Showcase (April 2021)...
News Resident Evil Village Has You Killing Animals for Upgrades
Tending to the cattle
It's thrilling to think Resident Evil Village is only a couple of weeks away now. The hotly-anticipated horror game arrives on 7th May 2021, which also means that Capcom is beginning to slowly open the floodgates for extended media coverage. One example would be Game Informer's deep dive into how the title's upgrade systems...
Guide When Is the Resident Evil Showcase?
Dates, times, and where to watch
What time is the Resident Evil Showcase? Capcom is gearing up for another Resident Evil Showcase, bringing us another glimpse at Resident Evil Village ahead of its release next month. If you're looking for all the details on this imminent event, don't worry. In this quick guide, we've compiled everything you need to...
News Resident Evil Village's Twitter Emoji Features a Familiar Face
Bewitching
When you create a great character that resonates with the gaming community, you may as well put them everywhere. Capcom knows a thing or two about this, of course, as it’s been designing iconic heroes and villains since what feels like the beginning of time. Lady Dimitrescu, the tall terror from the upcoming Resident Evil Village, is...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Beta Pulled Offline Just Hours After Launch
Open beta live through the weekend
Update: Capcom has pulled the Resident Evil Re:Verse beta down just hours after its launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The developer cites ongoing technical issues with matchmaking as the cause. We've also seen reports of crashing doing the rounds online. Capcom hasn't given a timeframe for the beta's return, but...
News Resident Evil Village to Get a New Trailer and Gameplay Footage in Upcoming Showcase
Village people
It's kind of crept up on us, but Resident Evil Village is now only a month away. Releasing on 7th May for PlayStation 5 and PS4, the latest main entry in the survival horror series is very nearly here. Still, we've not seen all that much of it, save for a giant woman that has the gaming hivemind swooning. Let's not get sidetracked,...
News Resident Evil Village Still Looks Stunning on PS4 Pro
And running at 60 frames-per-second
Not got a PlayStation 5 yet? No problem: forthcoming flagship Resident Evil Village also looks stunning on a PS4 Pro, as this exclusive first footage reveals. Like its predecessor Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, the survival horror runs at 60 frames-per-second, and while it’s outputting at a much lower resolution on...
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News Ace Infographic Is the Master of Unlocking 25 Years of Resident Evil X PlayStation History
As series celebrates 25 years
We’ve spoken to some of the biggest developers in gaming about what 25 years of Resident Evil means to them, but for PlayStation the survival horror is symbiotic with its brand. An awesome infographic produced by Sony and shared on social media details the key moments from the two-and-a-half-decade relationship, and...
Feature What 25 Years of Resident Evil Means to Game Developers
11 studios reflect on Capcom classics
As one of the most recognisable and important franchises in gaming, Resident Evil is near and dear to the hearts of so many. From all the way back in 1996, when S.T.A.R.S. members infiltrated the classic Spencer Mansion, right the way through to newcomer Ethan Winters' attempted escape of the Baker family, each...
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