As the next installment in what is arguably considered one of the most horror game franchises in history, everyone is currently holding their breath forResident Evil 8. Ahead of this, Capcom has published a press release in which it reveals how longnext week’sResident Evil 8showcaseis going to last.
The official press release states that Capcom will host an event lasting 20-minutes not just forResident Evil 8, but theResident Evilfranchise on the whole. The showcase will be happening next week on January 21st and is expected to begin at 2pm PST / 5pm ET. Fans wishing to be witness to the event can watch the whole thing on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. In preparation for the event, a 30-second teaser trailer was published yesterday to entice viewers with what to anticipate.
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It’s expected that Capcom will be sharing a new trailer as well as gameplay and walkthrough footage forResident Evil 8, but it will also be unveiling some extra news for the overall franchise. Not only that, but Capcom is currently accepting applications for gamers to take part in a closed beta which is being launched tocelebrate the 25th anniversary of theResident Evilseries. More details about the closed beta are expected to be announced during the showcase, but so far Capcom has said it will be operating between January 27th and 30th.
The industry is currently experiencing a golden age of horror gaming and withResident Evil 7having showntheResident Evilseries is nowhere near finished, this next chapter is shaping up to be one of the current generation’s most anticipated games. It’s impressive that the much-loved franchise has managed to sustain such a high profile for two and a half decades. Older gamers may remember the early days of B-movie script writing, amusingly poor voice acting, and the terror felt when encountering that first zombie.
Resident Evil 8(also known asResident Evil: Village) is set a few years after the events of the previous game and players will encounter a slew of new supernatural beasts, includinggrotesque lizards and werewolves. Some may feel these monsters are a far cry from the franchise’s original monstrosities, but a drastic change in style and creature encounters is exactly what breathed new life into a series that has stood the test of time. As of now, all fans can do is wait for the showcase next week to see what surprises are unleashed.
Resident Evil 8is set to launch in 2021 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
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