Guide: Resident Evil 7

Resident evil 7 is an upcoming survival horror video game

Guide Resident evil 7 is an upcoming survival horror video game developed by Capcom, slated for a release on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with the PlayStation 4 version including full PlayStation VR support. The game will be the eleventh entry into the main Resident Evil series and the first main series installment to be played from a first-person perspective.

Gameplay

The player controls the protagonist, Ethan, from a first-person perspective. Ethan will have access to weapons including pistols, shotguns, flamethrowers, explosives and chainsaws in the fight against enemies described as mutant creatures, although, according to developers, players should not expect a "gun fest" Other notable mechanics of previous Resident Evil games, including puzzle-solving, resource management and healing herbs have also been confirmed to be featured in the game. Quick time events, on the other hand, will be entirely absent. The PlayStation 4 version of the game can also be played from start to finish in VR using the PlayStation VR helmet, but gameplay remains identical between the two modes.

Some of the creature models in Resident Evil 7 were first created in physical form – a number of them from actual meat – by make-up artists, to then be scanned through the employment of photogrammetry. This technology developed over half of the general assets of the game, but posed a problem in researching the setting of Louisiana because its considerable demand for equipment made it unviable for transport, which required Capcom to model by hand.

The player finds a recorded tape, dated June 1, 2017, made by a cameraman named Clancy Javis who, along with the producer (Andre) and host (Pete) of a paranormal television show, enters the house. Player control then switches to Clancy. Andre explains that the house belonged to the Baker family, who disappeared three years ago, and also mentions the rumors about their son, Lucas.

Resident Evil 7 has been well received for the game's dissimilarity to its critically maligned predecessor Resident Evil 6, in particular the change from action-oriented combat and effects to an approach in horror more grounded in atmosphere.

While there's a lot we still don't know about Resident Evil 7, we do now have a list of system specs for those interested in playing it on PC.

Minimum and recommended specs have been added to its Steam page, albeit with a note that, with the game still in development, they are subject to change. As it stands, it's not an especially demanding game: you'll need only an i5-4460 or FX-6300 and a GTX 760 or R7 260x to run the game at 1080p and 30 FPS.

If you're looking to hit the recommended specs, you still won't need cutting-edge hardware. Capcom calls for an i7-3770 (or AMD equivalent) and a GTX 960 or R9 280X to play the game at 1080p and 60 FPS.

An updated version of Resident Evil 7's demo was recently released on the PlayStation Store. Like the first version, it's exclusive to PS4, although you no longer need to be a PlayStation Plus subscriber to access it.

Minimum Specs

OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 64-bit

Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 2.70 GHz or AMD FX-6300 or better

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R7 260x

DirectX: Version 11

Additional Notes: 1080P CPU/GPU at 30FPS. Players will have to either lower texture or set streaming textures to OFF in order to optimize performance. Internet connection required for game activation. The game is still undergoing development, so all PC requirements are subject to change.

Recommended Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7 3770 3.4 GHz or AMD or better

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280X or better

Additional Notes: 1080P CPU/GPU at 60FPS