Capcom has been teasing $.25 and pieces near its upcoming Resident Evil 8: Village for months, but today the Resident Evil Showcase livestream told fans just about everything they need to know nigh the highly anticipated adjacent entry in the long-running survival horror franchise. It has been confirmed that Resident Evil 8 will release on May 7, 2021, with free next-gen upgrades and a multiplayer companion game called Resident Evil Re:Verse.

However, 1 affair many fans likely latched onto from this showcase was the announcement of both the Deluxe and Collector's Edition sets for the upcoming game. While a showcase ofResident Evil 8's gameplay improvements following upwardly Resident Evil 7 likely drew many players in, the bonuses that come with these limited-edition sets should encourage some to spend extra.

The $69.99 Deluxe Edition comes with a "Trauma Pack" that will let players "heighten their survival horror feel with actress content" including a filter based on RE7'south institute footage scenes, new salve room music, and access to the "Max Difficulty" setting. However, the $219.99 Collector's Edition comes with all of that and more: a figurine based on returning character Chris Redfield, a poster, an artbook, and a steelbook case; all packaged inside a box that looks like a sticker-adorned suitcase.

On top of those two special edition sets, Capcom is also offer a Resident Evil bundle that includes RE7: Biohazard and RE8: Hamlet, chronicling the full journey of returning protagonist Ethan Winters thus far. The bundle tin exist pre-ordered now for $79.99, and will include the Gold Edition of Biohazard too equally the Palatial Edition of Village.

Chris Redfield has been a major graphic symbol in the Resident Evil franchise since its outset installment released in 1996. He appears at the end of Resident Evil seven and plays a role in its DLC, which has seemingly helped to establish his more than prominent appearance in Resident Evil 8 - including its marketing. Long-time fans with a connection to the character volition likely be drawn to the figure included in this upcoming Collector'south Edition, even if it exponentially increases the price.

For those who tin't wait to become their easily on the side by side Resident Evil game, Capcom has put out a little something to tide fans over. The Maiden, a standalone PS5 demo for Resident Evil viii set in Castle Dimitrescu, is available to play now, and something for other platforms will be released at a later appointment. This, alongside more than content, should pave the fashion for Resident Evil'due south 25th ceremony to be a good one.

Resident Evil 8: Village  volition release on May vii, 2021, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox I, and Xbox Series Ten.

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