Microsoft is building hype ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Resident Evil Requiem on February 27 by adding another horror hit to Xbox Game Pass. The subscription service continues to offer strong value, with a critically acclaimed title from Capcom’s legendary survival horror series joining the ever-changing line-up.
Looking to catch up on all things Resident Evil? Xbox Game Pass has players covered, with Resident Evil Village set to join the service in the coming days. It offers the perfect chance to dive back into the survival horror series ahead of the next big release.
The 2021 monster hit — pardon the pun — will be available on the service from Tuesday, January 20, giving players the perfect chance to jump in for the first time or refresh their memory ahead of Requiem.
Village is the eighth game in the long-running Resident Evil franchise as players step into the terrified boots of Ethan Winters as he searches for his kidnapped daughter in Eastern Europe.
Boasting some of the franchise’s most memorable villains, including the towering and terrifying Lady Dimitrescu, the game is as frightening as it is entertaining, with its semi open-world design offering dozens of hours of gameplay.
To say it was warmly received would be an understatement, with critics praising Resident Evil Village as a “breathtaking” evolution of the series.
Reviewers loved its stunning visuals and atmospheric setting, though the more action-heavy focus and lighter puzzles divided opinion.
Some also noted uneven pacing and a mid-game twist that didn’t land for everyone, yet it still scored an impressive 84% on Metacritic.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can experience the game for themselves at no extra cost. For details on signing up, visit the Xbox website.