It's a good time to be a Resident Evil fan if you've been waiting for more updates and information on some new games and DLC content, and FINALLY Capcom has revealed during the final segment of their Capcom Showcase details on the upcoming Resident Evil Village DLC - which is collectively called the "Winters' Expansion" and will feature a new DLC story called "Shadows of Rose" - which will spotlight Ethan Winters' own daughter as a teenager in her own adventure set 16 years after the events of RE Village.
Resident Evil Village: Shadow of Rose - Story Trailer | Capcom Showcase 2022
In addition to Rose's own adventure, an update on The Mercenaries mode for the game will also be included and will be called "The Mercenaries: Additional Orders" - which makes Chris Redfield, Karl Heisenberg, and Lady Dimitrescu playable characters! Also the entire RE Village will be getting a Third Person Mode - meaning you can replay the game ala the RE 2 and RE 3 Remake!
Speaking of remakes, Resident Evil 4 Remake got some more teases shown as the developers talked about the game and showed some new snippets of footage - which revealed Leon S. Kennedy in his remade RE4 look as well as bits and pieces of gameplay shown.
Finally... Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2 Remake, and Resident Evil 3 Remake are getting their next-gen versions released at long last - and it's available NOW. Check out the trailer below.
The new RE Village DLC as well as a complete Resident Evil Village: Gold Edition will be out on October 28. Resident Evil 4 Remake will be released on March 24, 2023.
March is a big month for Resident Evil/ Biohazard fans, as 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the franchise with the release of the original game in Japan and North America back in 1996. As celebrations are definitely being prepared by fans worldwide, Capcom and Netflix have some new treats in store by releasing some new artwork and screenshots for "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness" - the new CG anime series that sees the return of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield in an adventure that takes place a few years after Resident Evil 4.
Returning to voice Leon and Claire from their work on 2019's Resident Evil 2 Remake will be Nick Apostolides and Stephanie Panisello!
Thanks to Bloody-Disgusting, an official synopsis for the series was also released.
“In 2006, there were traces of improper access to secret Presidential files found in the White House’s network. American federal agent Leon S. Kennedy is among the group invited to the White House to investigate this incident, but when the lights suddenly go out, Leon and the SWAT team are forced to take down a horde of mysterious zombies.
“Meanwhile, TerraSave staff member Claire Redfield encounters a mysterious image drawn by a youth in a country she visited, while providing support to refugees. Haunted by this drawing, which appears to be of a victim of viral infection, Claire starts her own investigation.
“The next morning, Claire visits the White House to request the construction of a welfare facility. There, she has a chance reunion with Leon and uses the opportunity to show him the boy’s drawing. Leon seems to realize some sort of connection between the zombie outbreak at the White House and the strange drawing, but he tells Claire that there is no relation and leaves. In time, these two zombie outbreaks in distant countries lead to events that shake the nation to its very core.”
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will be released on Netflix some time this 2021!
Fans who have waited, prayed, and wanted a remake to one of the most intense entries in the Resident Evil/ Biohazard franchise have officially gotten their early Christmas present opened, as Capcom made things official and announced "Resident Evil 3" - complete with the very first trailer of the game showing the new designs and return of Jill Valentine, Carlos Oliveira, and of course the stalking hulking Tyrant beast codenamed "Nemesis"!
Resident Evil 3 Announcement Trailer
Made with the same proprietary "RE Engine" that powered Resident Evil 7 and this year's Resident Evil 2 Remake, the RE3 Remake will be mostly the same as its predecessor - with a few additions such as the "Emergency Evade" that sees Jill and other characters dodge zombies and other B.O.W monsters attacking her. This will also prove useful against Nemesis, who in the original game consistently stalked players and will be similar to how "Mr. X" hounded players in the RE2 Remake as well.
Following the announcement of the game, the developers also recorded a special message to the fans and players.
Resident Evil 3 Special Developer Message
Much like RE2 Remake, this game will also have a Collector's Edition up for Pre-Order, which is open and has been shown by Gamestop online.
Resident Evil 3 will be releaed for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC on April 3, 2020.
It's truly hard to imagine that come a few days from now, the long awaited remake of Resident Evil 2 will finally hit current generation consoles and PC - bringing a newly reimagined version of the title to gamers from this generation and those who grew up with the original. Speaking of that - today marks the 21st anniversary of the release of "Resident Evil 2" for the original Sony Playstation. On this January 21st in 1998 - gamers finally got the long awaited follow-up to the 1996 classic that helped redefine horror and adventure into a new genre called "Survival Horror" and sprucing things up by not only putting its setting in a city plagued by the undead, but by adding more replay value and mechanics that greatly improved upon its predecessor.
Known as "Bio Hazard 2" in Japan, RE2 was in development immediately after the release of the first game - but went through a hard development process that ultimately say Capcom dissatisfied with the first build of the sequel (leading to it being scrapped and called "Resident Evil 1.5" by fans). Eventually the team decided to start from scratch and move the release date forward to January of 1998, and that gample paid off with the Resident Evil 2 we all know and love from time and memorial. That game became the best selling game in a single platform, and would sell 4.96 Million copies on Playstation.
The game - focusing on an RPD rookie cop named Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, the younger sister of RE1 lead Chris Redfield, would see both playable characters enter Raccoon City just as the zombie outbreak commenced - forcing both to find shelter in the Raccoon City Police Department. Unfortunately things take a turn for the worse as the city is all but dead and overrun, and the survivors look for a way to escape while also discovering at the same time the secrets and people behind the chaos unleashed in The Umbrella Corporation.
Resident Evil 2 Commercial by George A. Romero
So even until this day, Resident Evil 2 remains a product of its time yet is beholden by many as one of the best Survival Horror games and sequels ever produced. That legacy is what drove many fans to request a remake after the success of the 2002 Resident Evil Remake - and that time is now with the upcoming release of Resident Evil 2 (2019). I along with the rest of the world cannot wait to see what lies in store with the new reimagining of a classic.
And here I am all celebratory and prepared for the new remake. HAPPY 21 YEARS, RESIDENT EVIL 2!
After a long time requesting for a "demo" of the game, Resident Evil fans are finally going to get just that at the comforts of their own console and home as Capcom has officially announced that their upcoming "Resident Evil 2" remake is getting a "1-Shot Demo" this week. In other words, players will FINALLY get their chance to try out this brand new reimagining of the 1998 sequel powered by the RE Engine before the full game comes out the end of the month... And this demo sees release for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC Steam this January 11th!
Resident Evil 2 - Story Trailer | PS4
There is a catch however for those playing this demo - you only have 30 MINUTES to play through it and guide Leon S. Kennedy through the horrors of the Raccoon City outbreak and beyond. That means that the clock is ticking and you won't have any time to explore and kill every enemy on sight. The demo becomes unplayable after your thirty minutes are up, and while that may be a bit disappointing to know - there will be a special new trailer that will play right after you're done with things at least. If you plan to download and try, be sure to between January 11 to 31!
Resident Evil 2 arrives for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on January 25th!
With just over a month left until it releases and remakes one of the most best Survival Horror games ever made, Capcom has released two new Gameplay videos for "Resident Evil 2" (aka BioHazard 2 in Japan) - which introduces us to familiar faces from the game that see actual dialogue and presentation for the very first time - such as Robert Kendo from "Gun Shop Kendo" and the enigmatic Ada Wong springing into action! Also, Leon S. Kennedy facing off against a powerful G Mutation.
Resident Evil 2: Leon Gameplay - Familiar Faces
Then there's the monsters and villains... Like the powerhouse called "Mr. X" facing off against Claire Redfield.
If you can't get enough of the Resident Evil 2 Remake hype train, Capcom is more than happy to give you some more footage to salivate to - as the company has released a sweet trailer of some E3 Gameplay footage they put together. There are many other gameplay trailers that have made the rounds online, but this one is short and direct to the point of the stuff you can expect Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield to run into when the remake hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC next year.
Resident Evil 2 - E3 2018 Gameplay Video
Also if you haven't seen it yet, here's the E3 2018 Developer Interview and Community Reaction trailer.
At long last, one of the most requested video game sequels ever made is FINALLY getting the remastered remake it deserves next year! After announcing three years ago that they would be doing it and making the game following the success of the "Resident Evil Remake" and "Resident Evil Zero" rereleased ports for last and current generation systems, Capcom has officially revealed the first teaser and announcement footage for "Resident Evil 2 Remake" at Sony's E3 Playstation showcase for E3 2018 - remaking the 1998 classic for a new generation of gamers and revisiting the Survival Horror tale of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they encounter zombies and other biological weapon horrors while trying to escape the city of the dead!
Shown at Sony's E3 2018 Showcase with a cleverly made teaser trailer revealing the first cinematic footage of the remake (and an original Playstation easter egg), we revisit highlights of the "Raccoon City Incident" - which sees Leon and Claire seeking sanctuary in the Raccoon Police Department yet finding horrific nightmares and monstrosities to deal with instead.
Resident Evil 2 – E3 2018 Play
station Showcase Trailer | PS4
While the game isn't coming anytime soon this year, it's great that Capcom FINALLY announced the remake - coinciding with the original RE2's 20th anniversary this year! It's also great to see Leon, Claire, Sherry, and the gang back sporting some updated outfits (and Leon's iconic R.P.D. uniform returns), though it's a safe bet Capcom will be releasing more info in the coming months ahead as the game is set for an early 2019 release. Read up more info on Capcom-Unity's blog!
Resident Evil 2 - Announcement Trailer
Resident Evil 2 Remake is schedule for release on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on January 25th, 2019 - 21 years after the original RE2's release!
After teasing and confirming that a pitch to remake the game was sent to the heads of Capcom, R & D Division 1 producer Yoshiaki Hirabyashi has officially confirmed the Resident Evil 2 is getting the remake treatment, giving fans of the Survival Horror genre what they've been requesting and asking for! In a special video message posted in YouTube and the official Resident Evil Facebook page, the man nicknamed "H" thanked the fans for their passion and overwhelming support, and wore a "WE DO IT" shirt to acknowledge that the project is in development!
Resident Evil 2 Remake – Special Message from Producer “H”
It will take a while until the RE2 Remake gets some footage or something to show for it... But at last, it is happening!
