When Capcom unveiled Resident Evil 8, also named Resident Evil Village, during Sony's June PlayStation 5 event, fans were often as intrigued as they were excited. The new Resident Evil game is unique, but takes clear inspiration from prior titles in the Resident Evil franchise. It features the first-person view of Resident Evil 7, as well as clear thematic inspiration from both Resident Evil 4 and the original game. This stands out in Capcom's newly released Developer Insights video, which features glimpses of new Resident Evil 8 gameplay.
The new video was shared as part of the ongoing Tokyo Game Show event. It's over six minutes long and features some of the project leads for Resident Evil 8 discussing the ideas behind the game. As they're talking, brief gameplay clips from Resident Evil 8 are shared. Several of these appear to be new gameplay, previously unseen. Each clip offers a glimpse of what Resident Evil 8's village offers to players, teasing a much larger setting that "village" may imply.
Clips of new gameplay include a brief encounter with a monster that folds out of the earth, the player wandering through the snowy wilderness, crawling through a rat-filled gutter, and a look at an incredibly detailed mansion or temple of sorts. Each clip portrays a unique aspect of Resident Evil 8 that Capcom wants to highlight. There are also clips of gameplay that have been previously shown, too, including the game's unique storybook narrative device, as well as some footage from early in the game.
Breaking down the new glimpses of gameplay, the monster is used as an example of how Capcom makes the world more terrifying. The monster coming out of the earthy wall shows how players will have to constantly be wary of being attacked. The snowy wilderness is an example of Resident Evil 8's open design, with a huge world to explore. The gutter is shown as an example of how detailed and moody Resident Evil 8 is even in unimportant moments. And the manor is an example of how that level of detail is retained or even expanded for bigger set-pieces.
To be sure, these gameplay teases are unlikely to sate Resident Evil 8 fans hungry for more information. But fans curious about the development of the game and the thought process behind it will appreciate the effort Capcom's gone to. Those hungry for more action will be better served by Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil 8-focused event at TGS, which should feature much more gameplay.
It continues to impress how quickly Capcom is able to put out new Resident Evil games at such high quality. With Resident Evil 2 launching in 2019, Resident Evil 3 in 2020, and Resident Evil 8 coming in 2021, Capcom truly spoils its fanbase. Hopefully, Resident Evil 8 lives up to its predecessors' legacy.
Resident Evil 8 releases 2021 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S.
