Resident Evil fans can look forward to 2021: the eighth part Resident Evil Village is announced for the year. The continuation is supposed to take place a few years after the seventh part. Werewolf-like creatures are to spread a gruesome atmosphere in this part. While many details are still unclear, further unwanted releases of story details are causing unrest among fans.
Here are some light story spoilers, but the content of the actual leaks will not be revealed - among other things, to preserve the gaming fun for players. In November 2020, screenshots of Resident Evil Village appeared on the net, which provided clues about the development of the story. So the old Resident Evil character Chris Redfield apparently plays a central role in Resident Evil Village again. The November screenshots showed Redfield in an unusual state: part of his face took on the form of a wolf. Is Redfield playing an antagonistic werewolf in the new Resident Evil?
The detail was passionately discussed in the forums - but there is only a final answer with the release. Now new alleged story spoilers are causing speculation. So it seems that material from assets and central moments of the game has come into circulation unintentionally. In addition, summaries of central story moments are said to have appeared in written form. Meanwhile, Capcom released three new screenshots of the eagerly awaited survival horror, also introducing new monsters.
The release of Resident Evil VIII is planned for the new console generation PS5 and Xbox Series X/S - in addition, a PC version is to be expected. In addition to Chris Redfield, the protagonist of Resident Evil VII apparently also plays a central role in the narrative of the new part. The story takes him to a mysterious village that gives the part its name.
Whether the game will again rely on VR support, as the predecessor did prominently, is not yet officially clear. However, it is clear that the new part will take a completely different narrative and atmospheric route than its predecessors, among other things with the new werewolves.
Despite the unusual setting, Resident Evil Village is again aimed at die-hard fans of the survival horror typical of Resident Evil. The series is known for its unexpectedly creepy moments as well as its challenging resource management: those who shoot their way through the area without a strategy have been punished with a shortage of ammunition in previous parts. This survival aspect still sets Resident Evil apart from many other horror and creepy games today. It is certain that those who like to be scared and want to kill monsters strategically are also part of the target group of Resident Evil Village.
The experienced development studio Capcom, also known as the publisher of series such as Street Fighter, Devil May Cry or Monster Hunter, takes on the new Resident Evil part. The Japanese developer is already responsible for the first Resident Evil from 1996. Other milestones include Resident Evil 2 (1998) and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999), which received graphically elaborate remakes in 2019 and 2020. After gameplay hits like Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, fans of the series can now look forward to the eighth part, which is due to be released in 2021.
