Resident Evil Village, the critically acclaimed eighth main entry in the genre-defining Resident Evil franchise, lets you experience survival horror like never before. The adventure follows Ethan Winters’ trek to a distant snow-capped village populated by a diverse cast of scary enemies, and is set after the horrible events of the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard. Chris Redfield, the protagonist of the Resident Evil series, has a terrifying encounter with Ethan, who chases him in quest of answers but ends up in a completely different nightmare.

The highly anticipated Winters’ Expansion DLC and the original game are both included in the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, which will both be released on October 28, 2022. The Winters’ Expansion features “Third Person Mode,” a new way to play the entire campaign, “The Mercenaries Additional Orders,” a significant update for the action-packed “The Mercenaries” mode that adds new playable characters, and finally “Shadows of Rose,” which picks up the story 16 years after the main game’s conclusion. A coupon for the Resident Evil Village Trauma Pack is also included in the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition.

See the eighth main installment of the Resident Evil series from a different angle in “Third Person Mode.” Players may now watch Ethan in action and experience his journey from a fresh perspective in Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and the Winters’ Expansion in addition to the thrilling first-person view they had enjoyed in the game’s initial release.

The Winters family saga is continued in “Shadows of Rose,” which picks up 16 years after Resident Evil Village. The new story of the expansion follows Rose Winters, the son of the main character Ethan, as she battles her deadly abilities. In order to find a cure, explore the twisted and warped universe that resides inside the Megamycete’s consciousness.

The Mercenaries Are Back and Bigger Than Ever – “The Mercenaries,” the adored race-the-clock mode, is back with updated features. In addition to the original content, “The Mercenaries Extra Orders” adds popular fans Lady Dimitrescu, Chris Redfield, and Lord Karl Heisenberg as additional playable characters, each with their own special skills. New stages and other enhancements are included in this supplemental material for Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and the Winters’ Expansion.

Bonus Game – When the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and the Winters’ Expansion go on sale on October 28, 2022, Resident Evil Village will provide players access to the free multiplayer game Resident Evil Re:Verse. In classic settings, four to six players engage in deathmatch combat as an all-star ensemble of well-known characters.

Familiar Faces and Fresh Foes – Chris Redfield, the protagonist of the Resident Evil franchise, reappears behind mysterious circumstances. Ethan will also come across a plethora of fresh enemies living in the mysterious settlement, each with their own unique attacks.

Evolution of Combat – In addition to fighting monsters, Ethan in Resident Evil Village can shield from attacks or kick enemies away to buy time for the player to choose the best course of action for surviving the challenges ahead.

Popular Features Return – Resident Evil Village brings back recognizable elements that pay homage to earlier Resident Evil games, like “The Duke,” a shopkeeper who enables players to buy and sell goods, buy crafting recipes, and personalize weapons.

Latest Technology – The RE Engine brings the village and its inhabitants to life with its incredibly detailed graphics, cutting-edge immersive audio, and minimal to no load times when combined with new technologies made available by the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.

Play Across Generations – Resident Evil Village supports Smart Delivery for Xbox Series X & S and Xbox One consoles and is available for a free upgrade from the PlayStation 4 to the digital PlayStation 5 version.