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Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village is a 2021 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Resident Evil Village is a 2021 survival horror game by Capcom and the direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. You play as Ethan Winters, searching for his kidnapped daughter in a remote Eastern European village.

What it is

Resident Evil Village is the eighth main entry in the Resident Evil series. It blends survival horror with more action-oriented combat than its predecessor, keeping first-person perspective and resource management. The game was announced during the PlayStation 5 reveal event in June 2020.

Key details

The story follows Ethan Winters after the events of Resident Evil 7. He enters a strange village to find his daughter, encountering mutant creatures and hostile factions. The game was released on 7 May 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Why it matters

Resident Evil Village received generally positive reviews, praised for its atmosphere, visuals, and blend of horror and action. It is part of a globally recognized series with a substantial Canadian audience, released in Canada alongside other major markets.

In short

  • Eighth main entry in the Resident Evil series
  • Direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
  • Set in a remote Eastern European village
  • Released 7 May 2021 on multiple platforms
Canadian angle

Resident Evil Village was released in Canada alongside other major markets and is part of a globally recognized video game series with a substantial Canadian audience.

Quick questions

What is Resident Evil Village?
It is a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom, released in 2021.
Is Resident Evil Village a sequel?
Yes. It is the direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
Who is the main character?
The player controls Ethan Winters.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_Village
    Supports: Basic description, developer/publisher, sequel status, main character, gameplay style, and general setting.
  2. PCGamingWiki — https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Resident_Evil_Village
    Supports: Release date, series position, and post-launch mode information.
  3. VGC — https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/resident-evil-series/resident-evil-village/
    Supports: Survival horror framing, setting, and narrative premise.
  4. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org
    Supports: Multi-language corroboration of release date, sequel status, and main character.