With Lenticular SleeveExperience survival horror like never before in Resident Evil Village the eighth major installment in the genre-defining Resident Evil franchise Set a few years after the horrifying events in the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard the all-new storyline brings  Ethan Winters to a remote snow-capped village filled with a diverse cast of terrifying enemies After a devastating encounter with  Resident Evil series hero Chris Redfield Ethan pursues him in search of answers but finds himself in an entirely new nightmare Modern console technology paired with Capcoms proprietary RE Engine deliver a visceral experience combining pulse-pounding  action with signature survival horror gameplay synonymous with the Resident Evil series Harnessing the newest console  technology Resident Evil Village delivers stunning graphics and advanced technology on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series XS New  gameplay features harken back to fan-favorite elements from previous Resident Evil games while new mechanics offer more depth  to the action during combatFEATURES -A New Chapter in the Resident Evil Storyline This eighth major installment in the flagship Resident Evil series continues  the story from the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard With the return of popular features and introduction of  new elements survival horror has never been so intenseLatest Console Technology RE Engine paired with new technologies available via PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series XS delivers hyper-detailed graphics advanced immersive audio and little to no load times bringing the shadowy village and  its evocative residents to life in first person perspectivePopular Resident Evil Features Fans might recognize new features in Resident Evil Village that are nods to previous  Resident Evil games including a merchant dubbed The Duke who allows players to purchase and sell items buy recipes  for crafting consumables and customize weaponsFamiliar Faces and New Foes Resident Evil series 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 ways of  attackingEvolution of Combat In addition to engaging and attacking enemies Ethan can also now guard against incoming attacks  or kick enemies away to buy time for his next move requiring players to further strategize the best approach for surviving  the many challenges ahead 25th Anniversary Celebration Bonus As a thank you to fans Resident Evil Village will include access to a free multiplayer  experience titled Resident Evil ReVerse coming to PlayStation 4 Xbox One and PC An all-star cast of fan-favorite  Resident Evil characters face off in four to six-player deathmatch battles in iconic series locationsPlay Across Generations Resident Evil Village will be eligible to upgrade from PlayStation 4 to the digital PlayStation 5  version and will support Smart Delivery for Xbox Series XS and Xbox One consoles