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Resident Evil Village becomes free just before the release of Requiem, here’s how to take advantage of it



Released in 2021, Resident Evil Village is considered one of the best recent installments of the famous survival horror franchise. Perfectly mixing action and horror, it takes up the legacy of Resident Evil 4 while modernizing the formula. Capcom has managed to combine a chilling atmosphere with fluid and accessible game mechanics. This new addition to Game Pass from January 20, 2026 will allow millions of players to access it at no additional cost, an excellent opportunity for those who have not yet discovered it or wish to revisit it.

An essential game to understand Resident Evil Requiem

While the extension Resident Evil Requiem approach, dive back into Village becomes essential to follow the narrative thread. The game follows Ethan Winters, who faces new horrors after the events of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. “Capcom has succeeded in creating a game that is both familiar and innovative. This is not a complete overhaul, but rather a refinement of the series as a whole,” wrote a reviewer upon its release, giving it a rating of 9/10. With a lifespan of approximately 10 hoursit is entirely possible to complete it before the arrival of Requiem.

An offer that could extend to other platforms

Even if only the arrival on the Xbox Game Pass is confirmed, some observers are already speculating on a potential addition of the game to the offer PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium in the coming weeks. “I would happily bet on the title being added to the Extra/Premium selection of PlayStation Plus in January. But be careful, this is just pure speculation on my part. » Nothing official yet, but historical precedents lend credence to this hypothesis.

A Game Pass already well stocked with Resident Evil

For fans who want to go further, Game Pass also includes Resident Evil 2 Remake And Resident Evil 3 Remake. Enough to redo the entire chronology before Requiem. “If you can only play one game before Resident Evil Requiem, choose Resident Evil Village. Trust me, it will help you understand the story better. »

Capcom therefore continues to rely on generosity and accessibility to revive interest around its flagship franchise, at the dawn of a highly anticipated new chapter.