Resident Evil 8 is the newest installment in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise. When the game was first announced in 2020, Capcom was reluctant to reveal whether the game would release on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One given that the developer was mainly aiming for performance on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Unfortunately, the game will not be playable in VR like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.

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Resident Evil 8 pre-orders are live now, with the game coming in both regular and deluxe editions. The base game comes with both the main game and the RE: Verse multiplayer component. The deluxe edition also includes multiple bonuses including the “Trauma Pack,” a set of cosmetics inspired by Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Pre-orders also include a cosmetic “Mr. Raccoon Weapon Charm,”  and the “Survival Resources DLC Pack.” A collector’s edition was also announced that will include a statue of Chris Redfield statue, a poster, and an art book, among other items. Pre-orders on the PlayStation Store will also only include a mini soundtrack. Players can also choose to buy Resident Evil 8: Village and Resident Evil 7: biohazard as part of a digital bundle.

The game’s release coincides with the franchise’s 25th anniversary, which Capcom is planning to go big for. For one, the release of the Netflix Original Series Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness is planned for later this year. The showcase also included the announcement of RE: Verse, the aforementioned multiplayer component included with Resident Evil 8. Capcom also announced that Resident Evil content will be included in Ubisoft’s The Division 2.

Resident Evil 8 follows the events of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard by centering around Ethan Winters and his wife Mia. To hold fans over until the game’s release Capcom has announced that a PlayStation 5 demo simply titled “Maiden” will release later today. The demo follows events not featured in the main game, and as not to disappoint fans on other platforms, a demo featuring gameplay elements found within the main game will be released later in spring 2021.

Resident Evil 8: Village will release on May 7, 2021, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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