Several days ago, Sony hosted another PS5 event that also saw the launch of Resident Evil 8’s second trailer. It is worth remembering that Resident Evil 8 was announced at Sony’s previous PS5 event, and the debut trailer gave fans a preview of the upcoming game’s overall vibe.
However, the first trailer was mostly vague, and the second one released in the latest PS5 event is no better, at least on the surface. Of course, given that Resident Evil 8 is still far away from release, it is understandable that Capcom is still hesitant to divulge specific details on the game’s story, but based on what has been revealed, players can take away two important things about Resident Evil 8.
Ever since Resident Evil 4, the franchise has found itself in an identity crisis. There was a time when fans weren’t sure whether the next Resident Evil game would be action-oriented or survival-horror. However, with the release of Resident Evil 7 last 2017 and the recent remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 3, it appears now that Capcom is committed to staying true to the franchise’s roots and the trailers of Resident Evil 8 reflect just that.
Based on the latest trailer, it is evident that Resident Evil 8 is going for an atmosphere similar to its predecessor, with barely-lit environments and, of course, the first-person perspective introduced in RE7. Resident Evil 8 also appears to be taking inspiration from Resident Evil 4, with its village setting and enemies that appear to be members of a cult, but Resident Evil 8 is expected to bring new things to the franchise, such as enemies that appear supernatural.
Of course, there is still much to know about the upcoming game, but one thing that players can be sure of, based on the trailers alone, is that Resident Evil 8 will be like RE7 and have an emphasis on survival horror. Gone are the days when fans would have to guess whether the next Resident Evil game will remain true to its roots because it appears that Resident Evil 8 is committed to doing so, but how players will receive RE8 remains to be seen. If the game is genuinely taking inspiration from Resident Evil 7, though, then players should expect a nightmare-inducing experience in Resident Evil 8.
In a split second in the latest trailer, players should see what looks like zombies equipped with weapons. It is worth remembering that before Resident Evil 8’s announcement, rumors circulated that the game will feature zombies wearing armor with swords. In the latest trailer, the enemies that look like zombies are holding weapons, but instead of swords, they wield farm tools. It doesn’t appear that any of the zombies featured in the trailer are wearing armor, so whether or not this part of the rumor is real remains to be seen.
Of course, given that Resident Evil 8 is set in some a remote village, these zombies might be that village’s residents. However, they do not look like the Ganados from Resident Evil 4, so it is safe to assume that a different virus or parasite is behind the creation of the enemies in Resident Evil 8. At the moment, while the latest trailer for Resident Evil 8 gives players some insights on its enemies, the game’s primary story is still unknown. Moreover, Chris Redfield, Ethan Winters, and his wife Mia are once again featured in the preview, and it is still a mystery how Capcom will approach the continuation of their storyline in the upcoming installment.
Resident Evil 8 is scheduled to release in 2021 for the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
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