While the Resident Evil series continues to branch in new directions with a duo of remakes already on the market an a new, exciting eighth installment on the horizon for this spring, it should be noted a separate experience is being developed over at Capcom. While under the codenamed alias ‘Project Resistance’, the series is taking the online survival route with this new upcoming addition.
Back during the Tokyo Game Show in 2019, Capcom introduced new information including the cast of characters that will be playable alongside the abilities unique to each person. Essentially, the basis is for players to run through a death-infused crash course while the “Mastermind” controls the entire scenario from a hidden location. Erect traps, control enemies, and redirect players is the objective for the one behind the cameras.
Now in a new trailer during Thursday’s Resident Evil Showcase, Capcom presents the a new multiplayer experience in response to Project Resistance – Resident Evil Re:Verse. You can watch the new teaser trailer in the video below:
“In Resident Evil Re:Verse you can test your skills against other players in four to six-person deathmatch battles,” the synopsis reads on the game’s website. “Play as beloved characters from the Resident Evil series and turn the tides of battle with powerful bioweapons. Take part in 5-minute Deathmatches, where the player with the most points wins!”
What is unique to Re:Verse is that upon players dying, they can be utilized as a new entity to change the course of the game. “When your character is taken out, their body transforms into a powerful bioweapon which can be used against other players. Pick up multiple Virus Capsules to transform into even stronger bioweapons.” Capcom notes that purchasing Resident Evil 8 will provide Re:Verse for free. The publisher confirms the game will be cross-gen based on the respected console family you play..
Elsewhere during the Resident Evil Showcase, Capcom issues new information on Resident Evil 8. In that, the game is scheduled to release in early May and the new demo for the title is to be set elsewhere in the Resident Evil universe outside of the main Village experience. You can read the full report by heading here.
Do you plan to test the waters for Resident Evil Re:Verse?
Resident Evil Re:Verse is expected to launch on May 7, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Source: Capcom
