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Dying Light: The Beast vs Resident Evil Village
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Release Date | |
Sep 19, 2025 | May 7, 2021 |
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Techland | Capcom |
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Techland | Capcom |
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Action RPG, Survival Horror, Open World, First-Person | Survival Horror, First-Person Shooter, Action |
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C-Engine | RE Engine |
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M (Mature 17+) | Mature 17+ |
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4.9 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$59.99 | $39.99 |
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Progression is divided between two distinct skill trees: Survivor and Beast. The Survivor tree enhances parkour, crafting, and combat finishers. The unique Beast tree allows players to unlock devastating abilities tied to Crane's infection, such as a ground slam and the ability to hurl large objects. The stamina system has also been reworked to allow for uninhibited parkour traversal outside of combat. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game is set in a new, handcrafted open-world location called Castor Woods. Inspired by the Swiss Alps, this sprawling valley features diverse biomes, including a tourist town, industrial areas, farmlands, murky swamps, and a national park. The rural setting offers a different parkour and survival experience compared to the dense cities of previous games. |
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The entire game campaign is playable in four-player online co-op. The system features 'shared progression,' meaning all character development and mission completion carry over between solo and co-op sessions. |
The base game of Resident Evil Village is single-player only. 'The Mercenaries' is an arcade-style, single-player score attack mode. The multiplayer game 'Resident Evil RE:Verse' was intended to launch alongside Village as a free pack-in but was delayed and released later as a separate entity. |
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Available Editions | |
The game is available in a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the Official Soundtrack, a digital artbook, a digital map, and the 'Castor Woods Prepper Bundle' of in-game cosmetic and weapon items. A 'Hero of Harran' bundle is available as a pre-order bonus. |
Available in Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition (Trauma Pack with 'Samurai Edge' weapon, Mr. Everywhere weapon charm, found footage filter, save room music, additional difficulty mode 'Village of Shadows'), Collector's Edition (Deluxe content + Chris Redfield statue, SteelBook, artbook, cloth map, Trauma Pack). A 'Gold Edition' was released later, bundling the base game with the 'Winters' Expansion' (Shadows of Rose DLC, Third-Person Mode for main campaign, The Mercenaries Additional Orders). |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
While 'The Beast' itself evolved from a DLC into a standalone game, Techland's history of long-term support suggests that post-launch content and updates are likely. |
The 'Winters' Expansion' was the major post-launch DLC. It includes: 'Shadows of Rose' (a new story chapter playing as a teenage Rose Winters with unique powers), Third-Person Mode for the main campaign, and 'The Mercenaries Additional Orders' (new characters like Chris, Heisenberg, Lady Dimitrescu, and stages for the arcade mode). |
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N/A | Powered by Capcom's RE Engine, Resident Evil Village boasts stunning visuals with highly detailed environments, lifelike character models (especially the Four Lords), and advanced lighting and shadow effects. The game features distinct visual styles for each lord's domain, from the gothic opulence of Castle Dimitrescu to the grotesque organic horror of Moreau's Reservoir. Ray tracing options (Global Illumination, Reflections) are available on PC and current-gen consoles, significantly enhancing visual fidelity. |
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N/A | Original score composed by Shusaku Uchiyama, Nao Sato, and Marcin Przybyłowicz, featuring a blend of orchestral horror themes, tense ambient tracks, and folk-inspired melodies reflecting the Eastern European setting. Sound design is crucial for horror atmosfére, with distinct enemy vocalizations (Lycans' howls, Dimitrescu's pursuit), environmental creaks, and impactful weapon sounds. The game uses binaural audio for enhanced spatial awareness. |
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N/A | Features a first-person HUD displaying health (electrocardiogram style), ammo count, and equipped item. Inventory management is grid-based, similar to Resident Evil 4, accessible in real-time (though the game often pauses when accessing the full inventory screen). A map helps with navigation, marking key items, save points (typewriters), and locked doors. Crafting is done via a dedicated menu. |
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N/A | Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options for aim assist, display adjustments for brightness and contrast, options to reduce camera wobble, and various audio settings. A third-person mode was added in the Winters' Expansion, which can also be an accessibility aid for some players. |
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1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p @ 30fps, LOW settings) (Low Preset.) CPU: The official minimum CPU required to play the game. CPU (Laptop): A modern performance-tier laptop CPU is the minimum. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): A mid-range dedicated gaming laptop GPU is needed. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An SSD is required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13400F or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB) or RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, Prioritize Graphics/High Preset, No Ray Tracing) (Prioritize Graphics Preset / High Settings, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6-8GB VRAM crucial. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile (High TGP) is a good target for 1080p High/Max 60FPS.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 35 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~45-60 FPS, Prioritize Performance Preset, No Ray Tracing) (Prioritize Performance Preset / Low-Medium Settings, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for playable framerates. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is a tight minimum. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD absolute minimum, SSD highly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-7500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 560 (4GB VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500M. **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be significantly better for consistent framerates and higher settings.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 35 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (1440p @ 60fps, MEDIUM settings) (Medium Preset.) CPU: The official recommended desktop CPU for a smooth experience. CPU (Laptop): A modern, high-performance laptop CPU is recommended for this tier. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1440p Medium settings at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): A powerful modern laptop GPU is needed for a high-quality 1440p experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended for optimal performance. Storage: An SSD is required for this tier. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13400F or AMD Ryzen 7 7700 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13700H / AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop (8GB, High TGP) or RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - High (4K @ 60fps, HIGH settings) (High Preset.) CPU: The official high-spec CPU. CPU (Laptop): A top-tier laptop CPU is required to pair with a high-end mobile GPU. GPU: The official high-spec GPU. GPU (Laptop): A flagship mobile GPU is required for playable 4K framerates. RAM: 32 GB RAM is the official high-spec requirement. Storage: An SSD is required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 9 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) or higher. layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD | — |
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Spec: 100 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: A fast SSD is a mandatory requirement to handle the streaming of the large, handcrafted open world. Type: SSD | Spec: Approx. 35 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Size may increase with DLC. Note: An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times and smoother transitions between areas. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit Explanation: A modern 64-bit OS is a firm requirement. | Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit required) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate Explanation: DirectX 12 Ultimate is required for next-gen features like Raytraced Global Illumination. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. |
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