Summary
Resident Evil Villagejust received a mysterious update on its PlayStation 5 version, with no specifics as to what it actually entails, leaving fans to wonder what changes, if any, it may have brought to the game. The patch appears to only be on the PS5 version ofResident Evil Village,seemingly skipping the last-gen version on the PS4, leading to speculation that it may be related to the PS5 Pro.
Capcom’s flagship survival horror franchise has seen something of a resurgence in the last decade, reinventing the series a bit with its seventh main installment followed bythe massively successfulResident Evil 2remake. In an attempt to keep up the momentum the series has seen, Capcom has continued updating the more recent games in the series to keep them up to date with the latest hardware.
The recent update 1.220 forResident Evil Villageseems to have launched for the PS5 to continue this trend, according toreporting from MP1st, which is available now, but it is unclear what it actually adds or improves in the game. The update is only available on the PS5 and does not feature any specific patch notes from Capcom, which has fueled speculation that it may just be related to issues related to the PS5 Pro version ofResident Evil Village.
New Resident Evil Updates May Be Related To PS5 Pro Enhancements
Capcom has been updating many of the latest games in the series to see improvements in graphics and performance on the upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro to take advantage of the newly improved console.TheResident Evil 4remakereceived a similar update around the same time, bringing the same kinds of upgrades for the PS5 Pro, and similarly received a patch last week with no specific details attached.
The PlayStation 5 Pro has empowered a lot of developers so far to make their games more advanced and take advantage of the visual and performance upgrades that come with the console. Not only has Capcom updated some of its latest games for the system, othermajor games likeBlack Myth: Wukonghave gotten similar treatmentwith dedicated PS5 Pro updates that seek to improve the way they look and play.
While it is unclear what these newResident Evilupdates actually add or improve from the previous versions, it does appear that the company has fairly big plans for the series in the future.Rumors surrounding the nextResident Evilgamehave continued to abound despite Capcom’s tight lips regarding it, and with no mention of the series at the recent Game Awards, fans are clamoring for more.
Resident Evil Village
WHERE TO PLAY
Ethan Winters finds himself in an entirely new nightmare in Capcom’s latest installment of the acclaimed Resident Evil franchise. Whether you’re defending against Lycans in the grim dwellings of the village or exploring the lavish Castle Dimitrescu, the meticulously designed environments immerse you in this eerie world, powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine. Run from, hide or face off against a diverse cast of terrifying village inhabitants in dream-like - no, nightmarish - situations and fight your instincts to push through classic horror-based sequences. Also, be sure to check out “The Mercenaries” that unlocks once you’ve finished the campaign, a fast-paced and arcade-like game mode which challenges players to blast away enemies against the clock.
