The eighth main instalment in the incredibly popular Resident Evil series is due for launch on May 7th. Resident Evil Village comes with an all-new storyline, detailed graphics and terrifying first-person gameplay. Familiar faces of the series make an appearance alongside horrifying new foes.
What is Resident Evil Village about?
The storyline in Resident evil village follows the events of Resident Evil 7:Biohazard. Once again players take on the role of Ethan Winters to experience a creative new storyline in a frightening new location.
The storyline begins by showing you that Ethan has finally found peace with his wife Mia. The couple managed to create a home, away from the nightmares of the previous game. However, that wouldn’t make for a very exciting tale and unfortunately for Ethan, tragedy strikes once again when the family is kidnapped. The game brings you up close and personal with brand new foes in a strange European village. Chris Redfield even makes an appearance in a more sinister role.
The rest of the details surrounding the storyline are a little muddy. Most are based on leaks and rumors. So far we know that the main story follows Ethan as he tries to save his daughter from a 9ft tall vampire lady called Lady Dimitrescu. For instance, you can see her featured in the trailer below or come face to face in the free ‘Maiden’ demo on PS5. The good news is that this game should answer some of the questions brought up previously. Apparently, it’ll also be the longest RE Engine game yet. This is great news if you’re craving plenty of horrifying content.
When is Resident Evil Village available on PC?
Resident Evil village was announced back in June 2020. We know that the official release date will be May 7th, 2021. You can currently play the ‘Maiden’ Demo on Playstation 5. For other platforms, Capcom has announced that they will be bringing out a demo for Resident Evil sometime this spring. Alongside PC, Resident Evil Village will also release on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Stadia.
What are the system requirements for Resident Evil Village on PC?
Resident Evil village uses the tried and trusted RE engine that was developed and built for Resident Evil 7:Biohazard. The engine can produce photorealistic visuals with high attention to detail. Capcom chose to use it once again for this upcoming resident evil title. Because the RE engine has been around for a while, it will run incredibly well on inexpensive PC hardware.
The official system requirements are listed below, and Capcom has even included the level of performance you can expect to achieve for each. The minimum requirements will still get you 60FPS at 1080p with the graphical setting tuned to performance. Whereas, recommended is also ideal for 60FPS and 1080p but with higher quality graphics enabled. Resident Evil village does support raytracing on both AMD and Nvidia GPU’s so the hardware needed for RTX is also listed.
| Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements | Raytracing requirements | Raytracing requirements | |
| Settings | 1080p, 60FPS, Performance Focus setting | 1080p, 60FPS, Screen quality focus setting | 4K, 45FPS, RTX ON | 4K, 60FPS, RTX ON |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4GB) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| Storage | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit, version 2004 or above) | Windows 10 (64-bit, version 2004 or above) |
Will my PC run Resident Evil Village?
Capcom has done reasonably well with this spec table and it gives us a good idea of what sort of PC is needed to get the best experience. Unfortunately, the table isn’t fully detailed and the raytracing requirements are only for 4K resolution. Thankfully a demo on PC is promised before the final release, which will give gamers a chance to test how well it runs. We will soon know the best hardware to use at all resolutions and settings. Resident Evil Village is also available on a wide range of consoles. Therefore you won’t necessarily need a decent gaming PC to play.
Processor and memory:
The minimum specifications show that this game should be easy to run even on older hardware. Consequently, you’ll be able to play at a smooth 60fps, 1080p on a mid-range PC that’s around 5 years old. However, the visuals will take a hefty hit which is sure to ruin some of the immersion. The best way to play a horror game is when it feels real with all the textures and detail maxed out. The recommended list includes a couple of six-core processors with a half-decent boost clock speed and these should even handle 4K. As with most other games released in the past few years, you’ll want at least 16GB of RAM and a potent graphics card.
Graphics and Storage:
If you’re not interested in Raytracing then a GTX 1070 or RX 5700 will suffice. Both cards have 8GB of Vram and a more modern equivalent is the GTX 1660S, however, it does only have 6GB of VRAM. On the other hand, to play at higher resolutions or with raytracing enabled you will need a more recent graphics card. For example, to max out the graphics quality settings, Capcom recommends the brand new RTX 3070 or RX 6900XT. At a lower FPS or resolution, an RTX 2070 or 6700XT will handle raytracing just fine. The storage requirements have not yet been announced but 45GB was needed for the latest Resident Evil 3 remake. We know that Resident Evil village is a longer and more recent title so it’s highly likely to require more storage space.
What is a good PC to play Resident Evil Village?
Overclockers UK specialises in high-quality pre-built systems that are ideal for dedicated gamers. Specifically, there’s a wide selection of prebuilt PCs on offer that will be capable of playing Resident Evil village. Therefore, to help you choose I’ve selected three great systems that will meet the different specifications Capcom has listed.
It is possible to play Resident Evil Village for a reasonable price thanks to its great optimisation. Therefore, to help you choose I’ve selected PCs at various price points that will suit every budget. At the start of 2021 many manufacturers also released a new range of laptops with the latest mobile hardware. I’ve included a few of my favorites if you prefer to play on the go.
OCUK Machete PC
This affordable system will be able to play Resident Evil Village at 1080p and 60fps with above average graphical settings.
- Intel Core i5 10400F 6-Core/12-thread processor is equivalent to the recommended specs and will handle the latest games.
- For an extra £19 upgrade to 16GB of Vulcan Z T-Force memory for trouble-free gameplay.
- The GTX 1660 is ideal for 1080p gameplay or you can upgrade to the RTX 2060 for £200 for higher resolutions and raytracing capability.
OCUK Harrier PC
The harrier uses the latest AMD hardware and this powerful system will allow you to play at 4K, 45fps with RTX on.
- The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six-Core processor with a 4.2GHz boost is ideal for gaming and streaming.
- As standard, this PC comes with 16GB of high-speed 3200Mhz Team group memory.
- The graphics card is a Radeon 6700XT which meets the recommended specifications for 4K and raytracing turned on in Resident evil village.
OCUK Gallium PC
The Gallium is one of Overclockers best selling systems and it’s easy to see why. It features the latest and greatest PC hardware.
- AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight-Core/ sixteen-thread processor with up to 4.4GHz boost. High-end performance to power all the latest games and much more.
- The 16GB of DDR4 3600MHz memory is super fast to improve the multitasking capabilities of your system.
- Choose from the RTX 3070 to play Resident Evil village or upgrade to the RTX 3080 for an incredible experience in more demanding titles.
Medion Erazer Deputy P10
- Great budget option with a stylish design.
- Fast 144hz display with Gsync support for tear-free gameplay.
- The i5-10300H Processor, 8GB of memory, and 1660Ti graphics ensure you’ll be able to play RE: Village at 1080p and at least 60fps.
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