Yearly Archives: 2020

The Last Jedi’s Broom Boy on Being Swept Out of Rise of Skywalker

Spoilers ahead for Star Wars: The Last Jedi for those who still haven't seen it. [poilib element="accentDivider"] During the Canto Bight sequence in The Last Jedi, Finn and Rose Tico encounter some young orphans who slave away as stable hands in the pens holding the Fathiers, the racing steeds gambled on by the casino city's wealthy class. In the very final moments of the movie, one stable boy reveals he's Force-sensitive by pulling a broom to him. As he looks up at the stars, we see he's wearing the ring Rose gave him that bears the symbol of the Resistance. Was this kid a new hope (ahem!) in the making? This Force-sensitive orphan was named Temiri Blagg (or, as many fans have dubbed him, "Broom Boy"). The child actor who played him, Temirlan Blaev, opened up in a recent interview that he would have liked to have seen his character return for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, possibly in a scenario where Rey would have trained him, but he ultimately understands why he wasn't asked back. [caption id="attachment_2363910" align="alignnone" width="720"]Temirlan Blaev as Temiri Blagg in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Temirlan Blaev as Temiri Blagg in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.[/caption] Blaev appeared on Jamie Stangroom's Star Wars podcast These Are the Actors You're Looking For (via LRM Online) where he was asked if he had expected "Broom Boy" to return for the final episode in the Skywalker Saga given the wild fan speculation about Last Jedi's final scene and his character. Before The Rise of Skywalker revealed Rey's parents' identities and her true heritage, it was easy to see how the next Star Wars movie might build upon the idea established in The Last Jedi that a nobody, as Rey saw herself, could actually be a somebody. The Last Jedi The Visual Dictionary described the orphaned stable hands of Canto Bight as "children abandoned on Cantonica by losing gamblers" not unlike how Rey believed she was forsaken by her parents for drinking money. Rey could have found a kindred spirit and potential Padawan in a Force-sensitive character such as young Temiri Blagg. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=star-wars-every-jedi-and-every-sith-ever&captions=true"] Elaborating on whether he knew his character might return for Episode 9, Blaev  explained: “I wasn’t sure because it could have been, yes, (the director) would’ve continued my story, how Rey would have trained me or helped me in some way." "But then at the same time, am I really that important? Am I someone big or am I really just a boy, a lucky boy in a galaxy far, far away?" "A lot of people were asking me [about returning], and I said, ‘We’ll have to wait and see if I get called back. But I guess I kind of understand why it happened," Blaev said. Ultimately, though, Temiri Blagg was just a symbolic character who appeared solely in The Last Jedi. Blaev, however, expressed hope that perhaps this little Rebel could return in some other Star Wars project in the future. Blaev also revealed that for his audition, he was given a scene from Steven Spielberg's E.T. to perform because he didn't know he was trying out for a Star Wars movie. Although Blaev is only credited in the film as "Stable Boy," he learned from reading The Last Jedi Visual Dictionary that his character had an actual name -- and was delighted it sounded so much like his own. He also said he was a huge Star Wars fan before he got the job -- at age 7 -- and that his favorite Star Wars movie is Attack of the Clones and his favorite Star Wars character is Obi-Wan Kenobi. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-official-disney-plus-trailer"] Speaking of favorite Star Wars characters, check out who the IGN readers chose as their favorite Star Wars character of all time. Alas, Temiri Blagg ranked 189th out of the 200 characters included in our poll.

PS5 Reveal Event: Everything Announced

Sony has finally given the world a glimpse at PS5 games, and you can see them all below.

During a PS5 reveal event livestream Thursday, Sony showed off what it called a glimpse at “the future of gaming," providing a first look at PS5 gameplay and new game reveals, as well as the console design itself.

You can watch the entire reveal event right here:

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In total, there were 26 games either revealed, shown off, or confirmed for PlayStation 5 – as well as the actual design of the console itself. Here is everything that was shown:

PS5 Console Design Reveal

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/playstation-5-official-console-reveal-ps5-reveal-event"] The PlayStation 5 console design was revealed, featuring a white and black body matching its Dualsense controller. No price or date was not revealed alongside it, but it's still planned for a release Holiday 2020.

What Is the PS5 Digital Edition?

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=playstation-5-console-dualsense-and-accessories&captions=true"] A discless version of the PlayStation 5 console was also revealed, called the PS5 Digital Edition. No price or date was revealed for this version either.

Horizon Forbidden West (Horizon 2) Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/horizon-forbidden-west-horizon-2-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A sequel to Horizon: Zero Dawn was revealed for PS5, titled Horizon: Forbidden West. A cinematic trailer made the reveal, complete with Aloy riding a robot horse-type creature, swimming through what appeared to be the remnants of a flooded San Francisco, and climbing icy peaks. A release date was not listed.

Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales Announced

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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a sequel to PS4 exclusive with Miles Morales taking the lead role of Spider-Man this time around. The release date was simply set for Holiday 2020.

Resident Evil 8: Village Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/resident-evil-village-announement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new trailer and gameplay for the next Resident Evil was shown, titled Resident Evil 8: Village. Its release date will be sometime in 2021.

Gran Turismo 7 Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/gran-turismo-7-announcement-and-gameplay-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] First Gameplay of Gran Turismo 7 was shown. No release date was given.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A brand new entry in the Ratchet and Clank series was revealed called Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, showing what appeared to be gameplay of the heroes jumping through portals to other dimensions before being split up. Insomniac games said players will be able to jump from planet to planet almost instantly, and are also implementing ray traced reflections on Clank's head. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-gameplay-demo-ps5-reveal-event"]

Demon's Souls Remake Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/demons-souls-remake-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A remake of Demon's Souls was announced from developer Bluepoint Games and Japan Studio. No release date was given, but it was confirmed that it will be completely rebuilt from the ground up.

Death Loop PS5 Gameplay Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/deathloop-gameplay-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] Gameplay for Arkane Studios' next game, Death Loop, was shown off during the event on PS5. Its release date will be Holiday 2020, and it will be a PS5 exclusive on consoles but will also launch on PC.

NBA 2K21 Coming Fall 2020

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/nba-2k21-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] NBA 2K21 was announced with a brand new trailer, with the release date set for Fall 2021.

Will GTA Online Be Free for PS5 Owners?

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During the PS5 reveal event, GTA 5 for PlayStation 5 was announced, and it was confirmed GTA Online will be given free to all PS5 owners when it launches in 2021. Additionally, all PS4 owners will get $1 million in GTA 5 game cash starting today.

PS5 Dualsense Controller Features Detailed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/dualsense-controller-features-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A short trailer detailing some of the features of the PS5 Dualsense controller was shown, including its motion sensing and other capabilities. You can watch that trailer above.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/sackboy-a-big-adventure-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new game set in the Little Big Planet world was announced called Sackboy: A Big Adventure. It appears to be a co-op 3D platformer more along the lines of Super Mario 3D World than other games in the series. No release date was given.

Hitman 3 Coming January 2021

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/hitman-3-announcement-trailer-and-gameplay-reveal-ps5-reveal-event"] Io Interactive announced Hitman 3 for PS5 (and presumably other places) coming in January 2021.

GhostWire: Tokyo PS5 Gameplay Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/ghostwire-tokyo-gameplay-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] Gameplay for Ghostwire: Tokyo, the latest game from Shinji Mikami, was revealed. The release date was set for 2021.

Godfall Gameplay Revealed for PS5

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/godfall-gameplay-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] Gameplay of the melee action game Godfall was shown off for the first time. The release date will be Holiday 2020.

Pragmata Revealed from Capcom

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/pragmata-announcement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new game from Capcom called Pragmata was announced. The release date was set for 2022.

Astro's Playroom Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/astros-playroom-announcement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new game in the Astrobot series was revealed called Astro's Playroom. It will come pre-loaded onto every PS5 for free, and is designed to show off the new features of the Dualsense controller.

Oddworld: Soulstorm Announced for PS5

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/oddworld-soulstorm-gameplay-trailer-ps5-reveal-trailer"] Gameplay for Oddworld: Soulstorm was revealed, along with the announcement that it would be coming to PS5. No release date was given at this time.

Returnal Announced from Developer Housemarque

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/returnal-announcement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] The next game from developer Housemarque called Returnal was revealed. No release date was given at this time.

Destruction Allstars Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/destruction-allstars-announcement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A PvP destruction derby game called Destruction Allstars was announced from developer Lucid. No release date was given at this time.

Project Athia Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/project-athia-announcement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new game from Square Enix and Luminous called Project Athia was revealed, with the trailer saying it was "designed exclusively for PlayStation 5." No release date was given at this time, but it was confirmed to be a PlayStation 5 console exclusive.

Stray Announced, Coming 2021

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/stray-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new game from Annapurna Interactive called Stray was revealed where you seemingly play as a cat. The release date for Stray will be sometime in 2021.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/kena-bridge-of-spirits-reveal-and-gameplay-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A 3D action-adventure game from developer Ember Labs called Kena: Bridge of Spirits was revealed, showing off gameplay of its lead character fighting through a forest area with magic. No release date was given at this time, but it was confirmed to be a PlayStation 5 console exclusive.

Goodbye Volcano High Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/goodbye-volcano-high-announcement-trailer-ps5-reveal-trailer"] A new game called Goodbye Volcano High was announced for PlayStation 5, with a release date set for 2021.

Jett: The Far Shore Revealed for Holiday 2020

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/jett-the-far-shore-announcement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A brand new game called Jett: The Far Shore was shown off for PS5, with a release date in Holiday 2020

Solar Ash Gameplay and Details Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/solar-ash-anouncement-and-gameplay-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new game from Hyper Light Drifter developer Solar Ash was shown off, with a 2021 release window set. Solar Ash was previously revealed as Solar Ash Kingdom, but the name has since changed.

Little Devil Inside Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/little-devil-inside-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new game called Little Devil Inside was revealed for PlayStation 5. No release date was given at this time.

Bugsnax Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/bugsnax-announcement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] A new game from the developer of Octodad called Bugsnax was revealed for PlayStation 5. The release date was set for Holiday 2020. [poilib element="poll" parameters="id=27fd2f7f-dac8-48a4-b65f-c7246762b494"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Tom Marks is IGN's Deputy Reviews Editor and resident pie maker. You can follow him on Twitter.

Control Confirmed For PS5 and Xbox Series X

Remedy Games just announced via Twitter that Control will officially be coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X. While no release date or further details were discussed, it's safe to say enhanced visuals and performance are likely in store. Also, since Control supported ray tracing on PC, it's possible we may see that in the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions as both next-gen consoles are touting the feature. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/10/why-control-is-igns-game-of-the-year-for-2019"] Control was IGN's Game of the Year in 2019 and we're excited for another opportunity to explore the Oldest House once again. The Foundation expansion launched earlier this year and is the first piece of story DLC for Control and tasks Jesse with exploring what lies below the Oldest House. While the second expansion has yet to launch, Remedy has hinted at future installments in the Control franchise saying "the Oldest House might be infinite, we don't know, so it's definitely a good place to take any story." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=control-the-foundation-screenshots&captions=true"] Remedy's announcement comes shortly after our first look at the striking new design for the PlayStation 5. Be sure to check out our roundup of the entire PlayStation 5 event, including all games that were announced. Additionally, we're updating our lists for every confirmed PS5 game and every confirmed Xbox Series X game, as well. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a News and Features writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him on Twitch.

Control Confirmed For PS5 and Xbox Series X

Remedy Games just announced via Twitter that Control will officially be coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X. While no release date or further details were discussed, it's safe to say enhanced visuals and performance are likely in store. Also, since Control supported ray tracing on PC, it's possible we may see that in the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions as both next-gen consoles are touting the feature. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/10/why-control-is-igns-game-of-the-year-for-2019"] Control was IGN's Game of the Year in 2019 and we're excited for another opportunity to explore the Oldest House once again. The Foundation expansion launched earlier this year and is the first piece of story DLC for Control and tasks Jesse with exploring what lies below the Oldest House. While the second expansion has yet to launch, Remedy has hinted at future installments in the Control franchise saying "the Oldest House might be infinite, we don't know, so it's definitely a good place to take any story." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=control-the-foundation-screenshots&captions=true"] Remedy's announcement comes shortly after our first look at the striking new design for the PlayStation 5. Be sure to check out our roundup of the entire PlayStation 5 event, including all games that were announced. Additionally, we're updating our lists for every confirmed PS5 game and every confirmed Xbox Series X game, as well. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a News and Features writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him on Twitch.

Horizon 2: Forbidden West Announced for PS5

The world of Guerrilla Games' Horizon Zero Dawn will continue, with a sequel announced for the PS5. During Sony's PS5 reveal event, Guerrilla revealed Horizon: Forbidden West, a sequel to its critically-acclaimed action-adventure game. In a twist, organic creatures are alive again, though something is threatening their existence. Aloy ventures into far off lands and explores the ruins of old societies in a quest to save the natural world. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/horizon-forbidden-west-horizon-2-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] The original Horizon Zero Dawn is set to hit PC this year, and IGN praised the PS4 exclusive when it launched in 2017, saying in our Horizon Zero Dawn review that it "juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse." Sony explains that the sequel continues Aloy’s story as she moves west, where awe-inspiring machines and mysterious new threats wait. In the trailer we see some new machine creatures, including giant elephants that an enemy tribe seem to have taken control of and mounted howdahs on. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=horizon-forbidden-west-playstation-5-screenshots&captions=true"] Given Horizon's strong sales success, many have expected Guerrilla to continue the series, and in 2019, one of the actors involved in the original Horizon mentioned a sequel was in development, while job listings hinted at a possible Horizon sequel. We discussed what a Horizon 2 needs to include in an episode of our PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond! [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Horizon 2: Forbidden West Announced for PS5

The world of Guerrilla Games' Horizon Zero Dawn will continue, with a sequel announced for the PS5. During Sony's PS5 reveal event, Guerrilla revealed Horizon: Forbidden West, a sequel to its critically-acclaimed action-adventure game. In a twist, organic creatures are alive again, though something is threatening their existence. Aloy ventures into far off lands and explores the ruins of old societies in a quest to save the natural world. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/horizon-zero-dawn-2-forbidden-west-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] The original Horizon Zero Dawn is set to hit PC this year, and IGN praised the PS4 exclusive when it launched in 2017, saying in our Horizon Zero Dawn review that it "juggles many moving parts with polish and finesse." Sony explains that the sequel continues Aloy’s story as she moves west, where awe-inspiring machines and mysterious new threats wait. In the trailer we see some new machine creatures, including giant elephants that an enemy tribe seem to have taken control of and mounted howdahs on. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=horizon-forbidden-west-playstation-5-screenshots&captions=true"] Given Horizon's strong sales success, many have expected Guerrilla to continue the series, and in 2019, one of the actors involved in the original Horizon mentioned a sequel was in development, while job listings hinted at a possible Horizon sequel. We discussed what a Horizon 2 needs to include in an episode of our PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond! [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Demon’s Souls PS5 Remake Announced

Bluepoint Games, the developers behind the PS4 remake of Shadow of the Colossus, has announced its new PS5 game, a remake of the beloved FromSoftware PS3 exclusive, Demon's Souls. The long-rumored remake from Bluepoint was officially announced at today's PlayStation 5 games reveal. Japan Studios is helping Bluepoint in development. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/demons-souls-remake-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] The YouTube trailer for Demon's Souls confirms that this is a remake, not a remaster, saying it is, "Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced." Oddly that trailer description originally included more information than it currently does, as pointed out on Reddit. That original description mentioned that the game would have two graphics modes - one for graphical quality, the other focused on frame rate - and that the game would include a "Fractured mode". Some have speculated that Fractured Mode will allow you to switch back to the original game's graphics, while others have guessed that it may act as a nightmare difficulty mode of sorts. Back in 2018, Bluepoint said that its next game, another remake, was going to be bigger than its ambitious Shadow remake. And back in one of the earliest PS5 reveals, we learned Bluepoint was in fact working on a PS5 game, however details have remained light since. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/demons-souls-mp4-1591908937957mp4"] Demon's Souls debuted in 2009, and while its popularity has not been as widespread as the Dark Souls series to follow, it was still heralded at its release, earning a 9.4 in our original Demon's Souls review. Demon's Souls remained popular  among fans long enough to have its online servers exist for years after launch, until the servers were shut off in 2018. Bluepoint has frequently worked with Sony over the years on a number of remasters and remakes, including Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, and Gravity Rush Remastered for PS4. For more on the studio's last game, be sure to read our Shadow of the Colossus PS4 review. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=demons-souls-playstation-5-screenshots&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Demon’s Souls PS5 Remake Announced

Bluepoint Games, the developers behind the PS4 remake of Shadow of the Colossus, has announced its new PS5 game, a remake of the beloved FromSoftware PS3 exclusive, Demon's Souls. The long-rumored remake from Bluepoint was officially announced at today's PlayStation 5 games reveal. Japan Studios is helping Bluepoint in development. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/demons-souls-remake-reveal-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] The YouTube trailer for Demon's Souls confirms that this is a remake, not a remaster, saying it is, "Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced." Oddly that trailer description originally included more information than it currently does, as pointed out on Reddit. That original description mentioned that the game would have two graphics modes - one for graphical quality, the other focused on frame rate - and that the game would include a "Fractured mode". Some have speculated that Fractured Mode will allow you to switch back to the original game's graphics, while others have guessed that it may act as a nightmare difficulty mode of sorts. Back in 2018, Bluepoint said that its next game, another remake, was going to be bigger than its ambitious Shadow remake. And back in one of the earliest PS5 reveals, we learned Bluepoint was in fact working on a PS5 game, however details have remained light since. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/demons-souls-mp4-1591908937957mp4"] Demon's Souls debuted in 2009, and while its popularity has not been as widespread as the Dark Souls series to follow, it was still heralded at its release, earning a 9.4 in our original Demon's Souls review. Demon's Souls remained popular  among fans long enough to have its online servers exist for years after launch, until the servers were shut off in 2018. Bluepoint has frequently worked with Sony over the years on a number of remasters and remakes, including Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, and Gravity Rush Remastered for PS4. For more on the studio's last game, be sure to read our Shadow of the Colossus PS4 review. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=demons-souls-playstation-5-screenshots&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Resident Evil 8 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC

Update: Resident Evil 8 Village has been confirmed to be releasing on Xbox Series X and Steam on PC, as well as PS5. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Resident Evil is returning, and it will mark the long-running franchise's first entry on next-gen consoles. Announced via the PS5 game reveal event, Resident Evil 8 Village has a release date of 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/resident-evil-8-village-announement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] Set a few years after Resident Evil 7, we return to Ethan and Mia, who now live free from their past nightmares. Until tradgedy happens, of course. Chris Redfield turns up in their life to drag Ethan into a new nightmarish situation, once again experienced via the first-person perspective of Resi 7. Ethan will visit a village plagued by horrors, which acts as a wider, more open canvas for fear than the cramped Baker mansion. Capcom promises the village will almost be a character itself, which sounds similar to the approach taken with the original game's Spencer Mansion.  There will be new foes, including what appears to be a werewolf, as well as a new cast of creepy characters. It certainly seems to be taking the more grounded fears of Resi 7 and dialing it up a notch. Capcom have also promised that the action elements will be increased. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=resident-evil-village-playstation-5-screenshots&captions=true"] There is also a revamped inventory screen, which looks closer to Resi 4's briefcase design than the smaller side-panel design used in RE7 and the recent remakes. Resident Evil 8 Village key artReports of Resident Evil 8 going first-person, like Resident Evil 7, cropped up earlier this year, as did reported details about release plans and gameplay details for the resident Evil sequel. The series has seen a number of major new and remade releases recently, including RE7, which shifted the perspective of mainline entries, followed by the acclaimed Resident Evil 2 remake in 2019, as well as the Resident Evil 3 Remake this year, which IGN praised as "a wonderful continuation of Capcom’s latest remake efforts." For more PS5, check out every game at the PS5 reveal. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Resident Evil 8 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC

Update: Resident Evil 8 Village has been confirmed to be releasing on Xbox Series X and Steam on PC, as well as PS5. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Resident Evil is returning, and it will mark the long-running franchise's first entry on next-gen consoles. Announced via the PS5 game reveal event, Resident Evil 8 Village has a release date of 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/resident-evil-8-village-announement-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] Set a few years after Resident Evil 7, we return to Ethan and Mia, who now live free from their past nightmares. Until tradgedy happens, of course. Chris Redfield turns up in their life to drag Ethan into a new nightmarish situation, once again experienced via the first-person perspective of Resi 7. Ethan will visit a village plagued by horrors, which acts as a wider, more open canvas for fear than the cramped Baker mansion. Capcom promises the village will almost be a character itself, which sounds similar to the approach taken with the original game's Spencer Mansion.  There will be new foes, including what appears to be a werewolf, as well as a new cast of creepy characters. It certainly seems to be taking the more grounded fears of Resi 7 and dialing it up a notch. Capcom have also promised that the action elements will be increased. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=resident-evil-village-playstation-5-screenshots&captions=true"] There is also a revamped inventory screen, which looks closer to Resi 4's briefcase design than the smaller side-panel design used in RE7 and the recent remakes. Resident Evil 8 Village key artReports of Resident Evil 8 going first-person, like Resident Evil 7, cropped up earlier this year, as did reported details about release plans and gameplay details for the resident Evil sequel. The series has seen a number of major new and remade releases recently, including RE7, which shifted the perspective of mainline entries, followed by the acclaimed Resident Evil 2 remake in 2019, as well as the Resident Evil 3 Remake this year, which IGN praised as "a wonderful continuation of Capcom’s latest remake efforts." For more PS5, check out every game at the PS5 reveal. [poilib element="accentDivider"]