First-Person Perspective:
For the first time in the series, the game is experienced from a first-person viewpoint, increasing immersion and terror.
Survival Horror Roots:
The game returns to the exploration-heavy, tense atmosphere that defined the original "survival horror" genre.
Story and Setting:
You play as Ethan Winters, exploring a sinister plantation mansion in Louisiana and confronting the terrifying, cannibalistic Baker family as you search for your wife, Mia.
Resource Management:
A core gameplay element is scavenging for items, conserving scarce resources, and managing your inventory to survive the horrific encounters.
Atmospheric Horror:
The RE Engine delivers a disturbing, realistic, and photorealistic experience with detailed environments, atmospheric lighting, and unsettling creatures.
PlayStation VR Support:
The full gameplay experience can be played with a PlayStation VR headset, offering a truly unique and terrifying immersion.
Classic Resident Evil Elements:
The game includes nods to classic titles, such as themed keys, safe rooms, and item boxes, integrating them into the new style.