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Resident Evil Village Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | RE Engine |
| Genre | Survival Horror, First-Person Shooter, Action |
| Initial Release | 2021-05-07 |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Setting | Isolated Eastern European Village & Surrounding Areas (Castle, Factory, etc.) |
| Perspective | First-Person (Third-Person Mode available in Winters' Expansion) |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version), macOS, iOS |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Campaign. The Mercenaries mode is single-player. (RE:Verse was a separate bundled multiplayer game). |
| Unique Feature | Four Distinct Lord Domains with Unique Horror Themes, Memorable Antagonists (Lady Dimitrescu), Inventory Management & Crafting, First-Person Immersive Horror, Winters' Expansion (Shadows of Rose, Third-Person Mode). |
Resident Evil Village System Requirements
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tune Minimum (1080p ~45-60 FPS, Prioritize Performance Preset, No Ray Tracing) – Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF
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tune Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, Prioritize Graphics/High Preset, No Ray Tracing) – Prioritize Graphics Preset / High Settings, Ray Tracing OFF
Resident Evil Village Laptop Recommendations
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
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US $1749
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memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12450H (Score: 628)
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H (Score: 633)
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
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desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT_Prioritize_Performance - Minimum (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 (64-bit required)
64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
DirectX 12 API is required.
- save_altStorage Note: Approx. 35 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Size may increase with DLC.
An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times and smoother transitions between areas.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Supports AMD FSR 1.0. Later versions of FSR or other upscalers like DLSS might be available via official patches or mods, especially with the Winters' Expansion.
Key Settings: Ray Tracing (Global Illumination, Reflections), Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, Volumetric Lighting, Ambient Occlusion, and Screen Space Reflections heavily impact performance. The game offers FidelityFX CAS for sharpening.
Resident Evil Village: Post-Launch Content / DLC
The 'Winters' Expansion' was the major post-launch DLC. It includes: 'Shadows of Rose' (a new story chapter playing as a teenage Rose Winters with unique powers), Third-Person Mode for the main campaign, and 'The Mercenaries Additional Orders' (new characters like Chris, Heisenberg, Lady Dimitrescu, and stages for the arcade mode).
Resident Evil Village: Game Editions
Available in Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition (Trauma Pack with 'Samurai Edge' weapon, Mr. Everywhere weapon charm, found footage filter, save room music, additional difficulty mode 'Village of Shadows'), Collector's Edition (Deluxe content + Chris Redfield statue, SteelBook, artbook, cloth map, Trauma Pack). A 'Gold Edition' was released later, bundling the base game with the 'Winters' Expansion' (Shadows of Rose DLC, Third-Person Mode for main campaign, The Mercenaries Additional Orders).
Resident Evil Village: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Resident Evil Village's main campaign is single-player. The Mercenaries mode and any potential future online components (like the once-planned RE:Verse, which was a separate game) do not generally feature cross-platform play across different console families/PC, though this can vary by specific online titles from Capcom.
Resident Evil Village Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The base game of Resident Evil Village is single-player only. 'The Mercenaries' is an arcade-style, single-player score attack mode. The multiplayer game 'Resident Evil RE:Verse' was intended to launch alongside Village as a free pack-in but was delayed and released later as a separate entity.
- labelUser Interface
Features a first-person HUD displaying health (electrocardiogram style), ammo count, and equipped item. Inventory management is grid-based, similar to Resident Evil 4, accessible in real-time (though the game often pauses when accessing the full inventory screen). A map helps with navigation, marking key items, save points (typewriters), and locked doors. Crafting is done via a dedicated menu.
- labelSound and Music
Original score composed by Shusaku Uchiyama, Nao Sato, and Marcin Przybyłowicz, featuring a blend of orchestral horror themes, tense ambient tracks, and folk-inspired melodies reflecting the Eastern European setting. Sound design is crucial for horror atmosfére, with distinct enemy vocalizations (Lycans' howls, Dimitrescu's pursuit), environmental creaks, and impactful weapon sounds. The game uses binaural audio for enhanced spatial awareness.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Powered by Capcom's RE Engine, Resident Evil Village boasts stunning visuals with highly detailed environments, lifelike character models (especially the Four Lords), and advanced lighting and shadow effects. The game features distinct visual styles for each lord's domain, from the gothic opulence of Castle Dimitrescu to the grotesque organic horror of Moreau's Reservoir. Ray tracing options (Global Illumination, Reflections) are available on PC and current-gen consoles, significantly enhancing visual fidelity.
- labelAccessibility Features
Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options for aim assist, display adjustments for brightness and contrast, options to reduce camera wobble, and various audio settings. A third-person mode was added in the Winters' Expansion, which can also be an accessibility aid for some players.
- labelStory and Setting
Set approximately three years after Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Ethan Winters, Mia, and their infant daughter Rosemary live a secluded life in Europe under the protection of Chris Redfield and his Hound Wolf Squad. Their peace is shattered when Chris and his squad raid their home, seemingly kill Mia, and abduct Rosemary. Ethan awakens near a desolate, snowbound village in an unnamed Eastern European country. He must navigate this hostile territory, ruled by four mutant lords—Alcina Dimitrescu, Donna Beneviento, Salvatore Moreau, and Karl Heisenberg—all serving the enigmatic Mother Miranda, to rescue his daughter. The story delves into the origins of the bioweapons and the tragic history of the village.
- labelMap Size and Regions (The Village & Surrounding Areas)
The game world is centered around the titular village, which acts as a hub connecting several distinct, themed areas ruled by the Four Lords: Castle Dimitrescu (an opulent, gothic castle), House Beneviento (a creepy, doll-filled mansion focused on psychological horror), Moreau's Reservoir (a dilapidated fishing village and a flooded area with a giant aquatic monster), and Heisenberg's Factory (an industrial complex filled with cybernetic monstrosities). While not a traditional open world, these areas are interconnected and encourage exploration and backtracking as Ethan gains new items and keys. The village itself expands as the story progresses. The 'Shadows of Rose' DLC adds new, surreal environments within the Megamycete's consciousness.
- labelSkills and Upgrades Overview (Weapons, Crafting, Duke's Emporium)
Ethan does not have a traditional skill tree. Progression comes from acquiring new weapons, upgrading them at The Duke's Emporium using Lei (in-game currency) and scavenged Gunparts, and purchasing weapon attachments. Crafting is essential for creating ammunition, healing items (First Aid Meds), and explosives (Pipe Bombs, Mines) using resources like Chem Fluid, Herbs, Metal Scrap, and Gunpowder. The Duke also sells recipes for new craftable items and permanent upgrades to Ethan's health, defense, and movement speed by trading in specific cooked meats from hunted animals (Fish, Poultry, Meat).
- labelTop 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Shotguns (M1897 / W870 TAC): Essential for close-quarters combat against Lycans and other tough enemies. 2. Sniper Rifle (FZ F2 Rifle): Crucial for picking off enemies from a distance and hitting weak spots. 3. Magnum (M1911 / S.T.A.K.E.): Extremely powerful handguns dealing massive damage, though ammo is scarce. 4. Grenade Launcher (GM 79): Versatile for crowd control or dealing heavy damage with explosive or flashbang rounds. 5. Knife: While primarily a last resort, it's iconic and useful for breaking crates or finishing downed enemies without expending ammo.
- labelTop 3 Enemy Types (Iconic/Challenging)
- 1. Lycans: Fast, agile, werewolf-like creatures that form the primary enemy force in the village, attacking in packs with various weaponized variants. 2. Lady Dimitrescu (Stalker Sections): When she pursues Ethan through the castle, she is an unkillable threat, forcing stealth and evasion. 3. Soldats (Heisenberg's Factory): Heavily armored, cybernetically enhanced humanoids with various weapon attachments (drills, propellers, machine guns), requiring precise shots to exposed weak points.
Resident Evil Village Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Is Resident Evil Village a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard?Yes, Resident Evil Village directly continues the story of Ethan Winters and his wife Mia, set a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7.
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help_outline Do I need to play Resident Evil 7 before Village?It is highly recommended. Village heavily references characters, events, and themes from RE7. While there's a brief recap, playing RE7 first provides crucial context for Ethan's motivations and the overarching story.
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help_outline Is Resident Evil Village in first-person or third-person?The main campaign of Resident Evil Village is played in first-person. However, the 'Winters' Expansion' DLC added an optional Third-Person Mode for the main story, allowing players to experience it from an over-the-shoulder perspective.
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help_outline Who are the Four Lords?The Four Lords are a group of mutated individuals who rule different territories surrounding the village, all serving Mother Miranda. They are Lady Alcina Dimitrescu (vampiric mistress of a castle), Karl Heisenberg (engineer with magnetic powers and a factory), Donna Beneviento (reclusive doll maker controlling hallucinations), and Salvatore Moreau (grotesque fish-like creature controlling a reservoir).
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help_outline What is The Mercenaries mode?The Mercenaries is an arcade-style, score-based bonus mode unlocked after completing the main story. Players choose a character and must defeat waves of enemies across various stages within a time limit, chaining combos and utilizing character-specific abilities to achieve high scores and unlock rewards. The 'Additional Orders' DLC added more characters and stages.
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help_outline What is 'Shadows of Rose'?'Shadows of Rose' is a story DLC included in the 'Winters' Expansion'. It is set 16 years after the main game and follows a teenage Rosemary Winters as she delves into the consciousness of the Megamycete to find a way to remove her unwanted powers. It is played in third-person.