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Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village

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Resident Evil Village throws you into the desperate fight for survival as Ethan Winters. This first-person, story-rich adventure sees you navigating a treacherous, open-world village and its haunted locales, uncovering secrets and facing terrifying threats. It’s a game that demands exploration and resourcefulness as you push forward against overwhelming odds.

This guide is here to help you conquer every challenge Resident Evil Village throws your way. We'll cover the walkthrough from start to finish, ensuring you don't miss any crucial items or secrets. Whether you're struggling with a specific boss or trying to find every hidden collectible, this guide will provide the answers to overcome the horrors of the village.

Intro (read before using)

Resident Evil Village general advice for the main story, not covering DLC or speedruns. See version history.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    This guide offers general advice and direction to help you clear the main story of Resident Evil Village from beginning to end.
  2. 2
    Exploration is a huge part of the experience; this guide will not provide overly detailed instructions like "go here, take 6 steps to the right, look for this, press the X button."
  3. 3
    The guide keeps spoilers in mind, influencing section titles, pictures, or their absence.
  4. 4
    Basic combat tips are covered, as tactics may vary on different difficulty settings.
  5. 5
    Feedback on errors or additional advice is welcome and will be credited.
Tips
  • This guide is not intended to be a 100% completion guide.
  • This guide is not designed for Speed Runs or Optimal Routes.
  • This guide is for the base game only and will not cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) any DLC (Downloadable Content) or bonus content.
  • This guide will not cover optional modes like The Mercenaries or RE:verse.

Version History:

  • Version 1.0 (Initial upload): Intro, Main, Characters, Trophies, Follow Me and Thank You sections created and completed. Walkthrough text completed for Prologue and The Village (first time).
  • Version 1.2: Walkthrough text completed for The Castle. Photos added for The Castle. Optional Treasure Quest completed for The Castle. Video added for the Boss Fight at the end of The Castle.
  • Version 1.3: Walkthrough text completed for The Village (second time). Photos added for The Village (second time).
  • Version 1.4: Walkthrough text completed for House Beneviento. Photos added for House Beneviento.
  • Version 1.5: Walkthrough text completed for The Village (third time). Photos added for The Village (third time). Optional Treasure hunts and an Optional Boss Fight added for The Village (third time).
  • Version 1.6: Walkthrough text completed for The Reservoir. Photos added for The Reservoir. Video Boss Fight strategy added for The Reservoir.
  • Version 1.7: Walkthrough text completed for The Village (Final time). Photos added for The Village (Final time). Optional Treasure hunting, Animal Hunting, an Optional Boss Fight (Ancient Beast), and optional Treasure and Boss Fight at Otto's Mill added.
  • Version 1.8: Walkthrough text completed for The Stronghold. Photos added for The Stronghold.
  • Version 1.9: Walkthrough text completed for The Factory. Photos added for The Factory. Boss Videos added for The Factory.
  • Version 2.0 - Final: Completed the Final Section, titled Seeing Red. All text and photos uploaded through the final chapter. Video included of the final Boss Fight. The game is now 100% completed.

Guide and Walkthrough (PS5) by JellifishPirate

Resident Evil Village walkthrough covering The Prologue, The Village (First Visit), The Mines, and more. Updated 05/10/2021.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Prologue
  2. 2
    The Village (First Visit)
  3. 3
    The Mines
  4. 4
    The Castle
  5. 5
    The Village (Second Time)
  6. 6
    House Beneviento
  7. 7
    The Village (Third Time)
  8. 8
    The Reservoir
  9. 9
    The Village (Final Time)
  10. 10
    The Stronghold
  11. 11
    The Factory
  12. 12
    Seeing Red
Tips
  • This guide was updated to Final version 2.0 on 05/10/2021.
  • It was a FAQ of the Month Winner in June 2021.

Main

Resident Evil Village is the eighth major entry in the series, powered by the RE Engine. Follow Ethan Winters as he fights for survival.

Set a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard, Resident Evil Village begins with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully. Their new life is shattered when BSAA captain Chris Redfield attacks their home, forcing Ethan to embark on a quest to retrieve his kidnapped daughter.

Tips
  • Read the 'Intro' section before proceeding.
  • The next section covers 'The Characters'.

Guide and Walkthrough (PS5) by JellifishPirate (2)

Resident Evil Village table of contents and walkthrough chapters, including The Prologue, The Village, and The Castle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Intro (read before using)
  2. 2
    Main
  3. 3
    The Characters
  • Walkthrough - The Story (WIP)
    1. The Prologue
    2. The Village (First Visit)
    3. The Mines
    4. The Castle
    5. The Village (Second Time)
    6. House Beneviento
    7. The Village (Third Time)
    8. The Reservoir
    9. The Village (Final Time)
    10. The Stronghold
    11. The Factory
    12. Seeing Red

    Other Sections:

    • Trophies
    • Follow Me
    • Thank You
    Tips
    • This guide was updated on 05/10/2021 and won FAQ of the Month in June 2021.
    • The walkthrough section is still a Work In Progress (WIP).

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