Fear surrounds you in Resident Evil Village, available now

Resident Evil Village ushers in a new generation of survival horror on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and Stadia! Step into the snow-covered shoes of Ethan Winters as he explores a chilly village and the surrounding area in search of his kidnapped daughter, taken from him by none other than Resident Evil mainstay Chris Redfield.

Horror as a form of entertainment has been around for as long as humans have been telling stories. There’s nothing quite like sitting around a campfire, telling tall tales about strange hitchhikers with hooks for hands, sirens that steal people away in the night, unseen and unsettling creatures that live in swamps and lakes, and strange dolls that always seem to have one broken eye that follows your every move. Of course, when all is said and done, we know these are just tales and legends we tell to scare one another for fun.

And yet… those stories often come from something primal
within us. All it takes is a distant howl to send a shiver down our spine. In a
flash, we feel the same fear as our ancestors as they huddled around a campfire
for warmth, hoping light and fire would keep away the hungry maws and flashing
eyes circling at the edge of the dark.

Because, after all, there’s always a tiny bit of truth to
every myth.

As you step into the world of Resident Evil Village, you’ll step into a world of survival horror
unlike any other. Blinding, silvery snow gives way to the remnants of a small
village nestled among the mountains, while the towering Castle Dimitrescu looms
large in the distance. Strange talismans dot the landscape, suggesting that not
is all as it might seem at first glance. While Resident Evil 7 biohazard focused on the cramped and claustrophobic
rooms and hallways of the Baker family estate, Resident Evil Village provides a variety of places to explore,
including a snow-capped village and a gothic castle. No matter where you are,
though, you’ll have to keep your wits about you, as strange creatures can
attack from any direction.

Anything but defenseless, Ethan will be able to protect
himself with a variety of weapons. Careful management of ammo and resources is
key, though Ethan is the resourceful type. Found throughout the environment and
occasionally from fallen enemies, crafting components like green herbs, chem
fluid, scrap metal, and more can be used to make essential items including First
Aid Meds and ammunition. You’ll be able to choose what to make, but careful
management of your crafting components is just as crucial as managing your
items.

Fortunately, if your firepower is a little lacking or you
find yourself in desperate need of a First Aid Med, a jolly and rather rotund
merchant, simply known as the Duke, is always willing to open the doors of his
shop… as long as you’re willing to open your coin purse. Aside from selling
useful items, ammunition, and crafting recipes for a fee, the Duke can tune up
your weapons to improve firepower, rate of fire, ammo capacity, and more. You’ll
need to spend your coin to do so, but surely you can’t put a price on life, can
you? (Well, maybe the Duke can.) You can always sell excess items, ammunition,
and even weapons, while the Duke will also buy various treasures found
throughout the environment and on defeated enemies for… shall we say, a fair price.

You may (or may not) be surprised to learn that the Duke is
also a bit of a gourmet, and will even cook up some delicious meals for you
free of charge! This is the Duke,
however, so you’ll need to supply your own meat, poultry, and fish – nothing in
life is free, after all. Bring these ingredients back to the jovial trader, and
he’ll provide you with hearty dishes that can permanently improve your stats!
You’ll need every boost you can get if you want to survive the harsh trials
that await.

The remote village and the haunting Dimitrescu Castle are
just two of the areas you’ll explore, each with their own deadly foes to deal
with. We don’t want to spoil the rest of the fun – and the frights – for you,
but rest assured that there are far more terrifying creatures that await those
brave enough to fight their way through the lycan hordes as Ethan Winters searches
for his missing daughter.

Of course, we also have a thrilling bonus mode returning in Resident Evil Village, as well. The
Mercenaries makes a comeback, bringing with it high-octane action in a race
against the clock to complete stages based on the main story and go for a high
score! Unlike previous versions of The Mercenaries, you’ll be able to gain
skills as you move through each stage. These skills stick with you until the
end of your current attempt, so use them to your advantage as you seek out the
elusive highest ranks in this mode that you can play over and over again.
You’ll need to complete the main campaign to unlock The Mercenaries, so be sure
to use your survival instincts to make it to the end of the story.

Don’t forget, your purchase of Resident Evil Village will also entitle you to download Resident Evil Re:Verse, a competitive
online multiplayer game featuring fan-favorite Resident Evil characters, once
it’s available in Summer 2021. It’s finally time to step into the village and
join Ethan on his search for answers. Fear surrounds you with Resident Evil Village, available now for
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Steam, and Stadia!