The highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’sResident Evil 7,Resident Evil Villageis just weeks away from release, and Capcom has finally started showing off more gameplay of the game. The latest five minutes of gameplay footage gives players the very first look atResident Evil Villagerunning on a last-gen console.
Initially revealed as a next-gen only game, Capcom stated later on that it’s working to bringResident Evil Villageon last-gen consoles as well. During its JanuaryResident Evil Villageshowcase, Capcom finally confirmed that the game would release simultaneously on all platforms, including the PS4 and Xbox One.
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The newResident Evil Villagegameplay footage from IGN is running on a PS4 Pro and takes Ethan through the blood-soaked dungeon of the mysterious castle. It kicks off in a similar castle room as seen in the earlier trailers, as Ethan sneaks by the infamous Lady Dimitrescu. Some of the dungeon areas also resemble the ones seen in theResident Evil VillageMaiden Demo. A huge chunk of the trailer focuses on Ethan exploring the narrow spaces of this surprisingly lit dungeon and fighting hooded monsters. Interestingly, these creatures seem to drop silver coins. The footage ends with Ethan taking an elevator to the castle’s balcony as the Lady Dimitrescu cutscene from the third trailer is triggered.
RE Engine games have always had highly detailed character animations and cloth textures, andResident Evil Villagelooks to be no different.Resident Evil Villageseems to a major departure fromResident Evil 7in terms of visuals and quality of life changes, even on last-gen consoles. Ethan’s reload animation has been overhauled and has a more stable aim compared to his last adventure. He walks faster this time around as well. Enemy physics has been overhauled as well, with them now reacting to every shot.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X shortages continue all across the world, and it’s no surprise that a majority of people still play games on last-gen consoles. Hence it’s praiseworthy that Capcom is taking the time to reveal relatively inferior-looking gameplay footage of one of itsbiggest 2021 games. Given how CD Projekt Red refrained from revealing anyCyberpunk 2077last-gen footage before the game’s release, which led to a lot of controversies, such a move from Capcom makes even more sense. WhileResident Evil Villagelooks quite polished on PS4 Pro, it is still too early to assume that will be the case with the base PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait long enough to find out.
Resident Evil Villagelaunches July 03, 2025, on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
