For the most part,Resident Evil Villageseems like a natural extension ofResident Evil 7, retaining that game’s first-person viewpoint and general gameplay style. However, there will be some key differences betweenResident Evil VillageandRE7. This includes the size of the games, as Capcom producer Peter Fabiano has confirmed thatResident Evil Villageis “much larger” thanResident Evil 7.
Fabiano said as much an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine UK. Fabiano didn’t provide specifics beyond that, however. It’s unclear if this means that theResident Evil Villagegame world is larger, or if it means that the game itself will be longer.Resident Evil 7had a relatively short playtime, which is common for most games in theResident Evilseries, so it will definitely be interesting to see how longResident Evil Villagelasts.
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In the interview, Fabiano also touched on some other features fans can look forward to inResident Evil Village, particularly as it pertains to the PlayStation 5.Resident Evil Villagewill utilize the PS5’s 3D Audio capabilities to make players feel like the audio is coming from all around them. Fabiano also reiterated previous claims that the PS5 SSD meansResident Evil Villagehas virtually no load times, something that will likely be true of the Xbox Series X version of the game as well.
Unfortunately, thelast-gen versions ofResident Evil Villageare unlikely to have these benefits, so those playing on PS4 and Xbox One can expect longer load times, as well as less impressive audio and visual performance. On the bright side, those playingResident Evil Villageon PS4 and Xbox One should still get the same general gameplay experience as those on PS5 and Xbox Series X, which means they can enjoy the “larger” game when compared toRE7.
While it’s unclear how long it will take players to complete a single playthrough ofResident Evil Village, the game already seems to have a bit more replay value when compared toRE7. For instance,Resident Evil Villagehas anRE4-style merchant, who players can interact with to purchase weapon upgrades and other items. In mostResident Evilgames with upgradable weapons, it’s virtually impossible to fully upgrade everything in one playthrough, so the merchant could be one big reason why players go back through the game.
It’s also worth pointing out thatResident Evil Villagecomes with amultiplayer experience calledResident Evil Re:Verse, which should ensure that the game gives players even more bang for their buck when compared toRE7.
Resident Evil Villagelaunches May 7 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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