Resident Evil News (Page 2)
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Free DLC 'The Mercenaries' Deploys on 7th April
Sharpen your skills
The much-anticipated release of Resident Evil 4 is finally here, with the excellent remake out today. While you're probably planning on blitzing through the entire thing this weekend, be content in the knowledge that The Mercenaries, Resident Evil's almost obligatory challenge mode, is coming on 7th April as free DLC. Details on...
Random Episodes 2 and 3 of That Creepy Cute Resident Evil 4 Anime Have Arrived
Hooray!
On Monday, we got our first taste of our new favourite show, Leon and the Mysterious Village, a Resident Evil 4-inspired series of animated shorts. Today, we were blessed with episodes two and three, entitled "A Promise Between the Two" and "Help Us, Old Man!" respectively. Episode two pokes fun at the ease with which enemies are able to...
Random Resident Evil 4 Anime Short Simultaneously Cute, Disturbing
Leon and the Mysterious Village
The eagerly anticipated remake of Resident Evil 4 on PS5 arrives this week, on 24th March, and we thought it was simply outstanding. Capcom's marketing machine has, appropriately, kicked into overdrive, and today we were treated to a cute, somewhat disturbing anime trailer for the game. The soothing style of...
News This Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo Cheat Will Kick Your Ass
The Doctor will see you now
The imminent and eagerly anticipated remake of perhaps the most beloved survival horror game ever made, Capcom's Resident Evil 4, is almost upon us (launching 24th March). In the meantime, though, we did get a decidedly awesome demo for the game, which, as it turns out, actually has a super-secret Mad Chainsaw difficulty...
News Resident Evil 4 PS5 Remake Spoilers Are Rife As Retailers Break Street Date
Nightmare
Can you spoil a game that first released in 2005? Well, in this specific instance, yes. We may all be very familiar with the beats of Capcom’s iconic third-person shooter Resident Evil 4, but the Japanese publisher is shaking things up for its impending PS5 remake. The problem, then? Retailers have broken the street date two weeks before...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake's Chainsaw Demo Cuts PS5, PS4 Today
Ready?
Update: As expected, Resident Evil 4’s hotly anticipated demo will be available to download for PS5 and PS4 from the PS Store today. Imaginatively named the Chainsaw Demo, it’ll focus on the iconic moment where protagonist Leon S. Kennedy arrives in a Spanish village, only to be attacked by Ganados – and a certain chainsaw wielding...
News Resident Evil 4's Aggressive Weather Effects Will Be Dialled Back in Day One Patch
Raingate resolution
The upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake on PS5 will have its distractingly intense weather effects dialled back in response to fan feedback. The unfortunate design choice was first noticed in a recent Game Informer gameplay video. Speaking to Press Start Australia, Resident Evil 4 producer Hirabayashi Yoshiaki acknowledged fans'...
News Mysterious Resident Evil 4 ARG 'Baby Eagle Is Missing' Appears Online
Time to put our thinking caps on
A mysterious ARG, or augmented reality game, has appeared online overnight connected to the upcoming and highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 remake, entitled Baby Eagle is Missing. Baby Eagle is the code name by which the President's daughter, Ashley Graham, is known to the Secret Service. The ARG in question appears...
Preview Capcom Showers Resident Evil 4's Late Game with Love
Island paradise
For much of the lead-up to this month's Resident Evil 4 remake, Capcom has focused its marketing efforts on the first 30 minutes of the survival horror classic. From Leon being dropped off on the outskirts of the mysterious village to his first proper encounters with its residents, we've seen how those first few steps into madness...
News New Resident Evil 4 Trailer Confirms Demo Coming Soon, and Mercenaries
Lots of late-game areas shown
Capcom has announced in a new Resident Evil 4 trailer that a "special demo" of the game will be available soon, and that The Mercenaries mode will be included as a free DLC after launch. The footage from the trailer shows a lot more of the late-game areas, including the island, mine cart ride, and the castle. Check it...
News Heads Up! Resident Evil Village's PSVR2 Support Is a Separate Download
VRillage
Resident Evil Village was updated this week to add PSVR2 support – you’ll even see a little headset icon next to the game’s name – but you will have to jump through some extra hoops to play. Unlike the unbelievable Gran Turismo 7, which will work automatically with Sony’s next-gen headset once updated, Capcom’s survival horror...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake's PSVR2 Content Arriving After Launch
Now in development
Capcom has announced the PSVR2 content planned for Resident Evil 4 will release after the game's launch, as it's only just started development. The series' official Japanese Twitter account pushed out a post explaining the VR mode will be released as a free DLC and more details will be shared soon. It's not known whether the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
