Resident Evil Village, the award-winning eighth main installment in the genre-defining Resident Evil franchise, takes survival horror to new heights. The adventure follows Ethan Winters’ trek to a distant snow-capped village filled with a wide array of deadly opponents after the tragic events of the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard. Ethan pursues Resident Evil franchise hero Chris Redfield in quest of answers after a traumatic encounter, but finds himself in an altogether new nightmare.

Resident Evil Village Gold Edition includes the original game as well as the highly anticipated Winters’ Expansion DLC, all of which will be released on October 28, 2022. The Winters’ Expansion includes a new way to experience the entire campaign in “Third Person Mode,” as well as “The Mercenaries Additional Orders,” a major update for the action-packed “The Mercenaries” mode that introduces new playable characters, and finally, a story continuation arrives in “Shadows of Rose,” which picks up the plot 16 years after the main game’s conclusion. Resident Evil Village Gold Edition also contains a Resident Evil Village Trauma Pack voucher.

A New View – Experience the eighth main entry in the Resident Evil series from a different perspective in “Third Person Mode.” Players may now see Ethan in action and experience his journey from a fresh angle in Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and the Winters’ Expansion, in addition to the thrilling first-person view they loved in the original release of Resident Evil Village.

The Story Continues – “Shadows of Rose” picks up 16 years after the events of Resident Evil Village. Rose Winters, the daughter of main protagonist Ethan, fights with her deadly talents in the expansion’s new story. Explore the distorted and twisted world within the Megamycete’s consciousness in pursuit of a cure.

The Mercenaries Are Back and Bigger Than Ever – The beloved battle-the-clock mode, “The Mercenaries,” returns with new features. On top of the original content, “The Mercenaries Additional Orders” introduces fan favorites as new playable characters Lady Dimitrescu, Chris Redfield, and Lord Karl Heisenberg, each with their own unique abilities. This added content for Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and the Winters’ Expansion also includes new levels and other improvements.

Bonus Game – Resident Evil Village will provide access to a free multiplayer experience titled Resident Evil Re:Verse, which releases on Oct. 28, 2022 alongside the launch of Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and the Winters’ Expansion. An all-star cast of iconic characters face off in four to six-player deathmatch battles in classic locations.

Familiar Faces and Fresh Foes – Resident Evil series hero Chris Redfield returns under a shroud of seemingly sinister motives. Ethan will also encounter a host of new adversaries inhabiting the enigmatic village, all with their own distinctive attacks.

Evolution of Combat – In addition to engaging enemies, in Resident Evil Village Ethan can guard against incoming assaults, or kick foes away to buy time, allowing players to strategize the best approach for surviving the challenges ahead.

Popular aspects Return – Recognizable aspects from earlier Resident Evil titles, such as “The Duke,” a merchant who lets players to buy and sell materials, purchase recipes for crafting, and personalize weapons, return in Resident Evil Village.

Latest Technology – The RE Engine, in conjunction with new technologies available on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, gives hyper-detailed graphics, sophisticated immersive audio, and minimal to no load times, bringing the village and its inhabitants to life.

Resident Evil Village is eligible for a free upgrade from the PlayStation 4 to the digital PlayStation 5 version and supports Smart Delivery for Xbox Series X & S and Xbox One systems.