Resident Evil Village, that it won’t be seeking a higher price tag for next-gen releases.
For context, major publishers such as 2K confirmed prior to the launch of Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 that it would be committing to a blanket price hike of $10 for future games, in turn bumping the RRP (discounts and promotions excluded) from $60 to $70. The announcement initially caused quite a stir on social media for multiple reasons, not least for its insensitive timing. Rising development costs and inflation have frequently been cited as major contributors to the rise and while circumstances are never identical across the board, Capcom’s refusal to lump consumers with a bigger hole in their pockets certainly raises questions over just how necessary the move is.
Watch: Resident Evil Village Release Date Revealed With Terrifying New Gameplay
Resident Evil Village, giving fans their first proper look at the sequel’s Gothic horror setting.
Kicking off with the introduction of the so-called Tall Woman teased in previous images, the action immediately shifts to Ethan Winters’ perspective, who appears to be utterly dumbfounded by the terrifying nightmare unfolding before his very eyes. In his quest to retrieve his and wife Mia’s stolen daughter, the protagonist must infiltrate a castle dominating the skyline – the Tall Woman’s abode and the home of what can only be described as vampires.