

These included more refined or altered cutscenes, as well as new elements of environmental storytelling, where the player can come across notes to read and even video tapes to watch. This has been an evolving trend with some of Capcom’s newest franchise installments, such as the remakes for Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. Similar to how Resident Evil: Biohazard’s first-person perspective was a departure from the series' traditional third-person, it seems Village is now departing from past games' means of explaining backstory. Some are seen carrying tools and crude melee weapons, indicating they will be much harder to handle than the shambling monsters of past Resident Evil titles. RELATED: Every Main Resident Evil Game Ranked, According to CriticsĪdditionally, the trailer reveals a new look at the werewolf zombies plaguing the town and confirms they will be the most common enemy of the game. They are heard saying, “In life, and in death, we give glory, to Mother Miranda.” This may be referring to the mother in the tale, which would name one of the game's new villains. In one, Ethan witnesses the local villagers in a circle holding hands and chanting. The new Resident Evil 8 trailer also showcases a few new cutscenes. Given how much the trailers have mentioned this story, it’s likely it will be a major factor in the underlying plot of this game. Unable to find any but determined not to go home empty-handed, the little girl runs from her mother deeper into the woods, soon getting lost in the darkness. With animation reminiscent of a Tim Burton film, Mia Winters tells a creepy, local children's tale about a mother and daughter searching for berries in the woods. Although the trailer doesn't reveal much, it does hint at a new storytelling mechanic for the latest installment in the iconic series.

A new trailer was just unveiled for Resident Evil 8: Village at the PlayStation 5 September Showcase.
