Resident Evil Village vs Rage 2

• Perspective: First-Person (Third-Person Mode available in Winters' Expansion)
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Campaign. The Mercenaries mode is single-player. (RE:Verse was a separate bundled multiplayer game).
• Setting: Isolated Eastern European Village & Surrounding Areas (Castle, Factory, etc.)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version), macOS, iOS
• Unique Feature: Four Distinct Lord Domains with Unique Horror Themes, Memorable Antagonists (Lady Dimitrescu), Inventory Management & Crafting, First-Person Immersive Horror, Winters' Expansion (Shadows of Rose, Third-Person Mode).

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-player (with some social components/events)
• Setting: Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
• Unique Feature: Combination of id Software's FPS combat with Avalanche Studios' open-world and vehicular expertise; Nanotrite superpowers; Overdrive combat mode; Wingstick.

• None (Ethan Winters - Gameplay): For the vast majority of his playable sections, Ethan Winters fights alone. He does not have persistent AI companions that follow him or can be commanded in combat during his main story segments.
• Hound Wolf Squad Members (Chris Redfield's Section - Temporary AI): During Chris Redfield's playable segment, he is accompanied by members of his Hound Wolf Squad (e.g., Canine, Lobo, Night Howl, Umber Eyes). They are AI-controlled and provide significant combat support with military-grade weaponry and tactics during these specific missions.
  Human (BSAA Elite Soldiers)
• Mia Winters & Rosemary Winters (Narrative Context): While central to Ethan's motivations, Mia and Rosemary do not act as gameplay companions for Ethan. Rosemary is an infant, and Mia's active role is primarily at the beginning and end of the game.
  Human
• Michael (Shadows of Rose DLC - Temporary Guide/Entity): In the 'Shadows of Rose' DLC, Rose is guided by a mysterious entity calling itself 'Michael,' which communicates through text appearing on surfaces. It provides hints and narrative direction but is not a physical companion.
  Mysterious Entity (Megamycete Construct)

• None (Primarily Solo): RAGE 2 is a single-player experience focused on Walker. While you interact with key allies like Lily Prowley, Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, and Dr. Kvasir for missions and story progression, they do not act as persistent, controllable combat companions in the field.

• Files (Notes, Diaries, Documents, Reports): Numerous readable documents found throughout all areas. They provide rich backstory on the village's history, the Four Lords, Mother Miranda's experiments, the BSAA's involvement, Ethan and Mia's past, and general lore about the Resident Evil universe. Essential for understanding the full narrative.
• Goats of Warding: 20 small, wooden goat effigies hidden in various locations across the village and its surrounding areas. They make a distinct clicking sound when nearby. Destroying all of them unlocks an achievement/trophy and Challenge Points for the Extra Content Shop.
• Treasures (Crystal Fragments, Wooden Animals, Combineable Treasures, etc.): Valuable items that can be found hidden in the environment, dropped by certain enemies, or in locked areas. These can be sold to The Duke for Lei (in-game currency). Some treasures consist of multiple parts that can be combined to create a more valuable item (e.g., Dimitrescu's Necklace, Moreau's Hidden Weapon).
• Weapon Parts (Attachments): Found in specific locations, often in locked cases or hidden areas, or purchased from The Duke. These attachments (e.g., scopes, stocks, extended magazines, compensators) can be equipped to weapons at The Duke's Emporium to improve their stats or functionality.
• Cooked Meals Ingredients (Fish, Poultry, Meat - Quality Tiers): Animals like fish, chickens, pigs, and goats can be hunted in the village and surrounding areas. They drop different qualities of meat. These ingredients are given to The Duke to cook special meals that provide permanent upgrades to Ethan's maximum health, blocking defense, or movement speed.
• Outhouse Puzzles (Hidden Items): Many outhouses in the village have a small item hidden inside, often requiring a lockpick or a specific angle to see and shoot down. These usually contain ammo or minor resources.
• Labyrinth Puzzles & Balls: Each of the Four Lords' main areas (and the village) contains a Labyrinth Puzzle model. Ethan must find a corresponding metal ball (e.g., Crimson Skull, Black Goat) and guide it through the miniature labyrinth to obtain a valuable Crystal Treasure.

• Arks: Sealed underground bunkers from before the asteroid impact. Discovering and clearing Arks unlocks new Nanotrite abilities for Walker and new weapons. They are major points of interest and progression.
• Data Pads: PDAs or similar devices found throughout the wasteland, containing lore entries, personal logs, and information about the world, its inhabitants, and past events.
• Storage Containers: Orange-glowing containers found in various locations, holding Feltrite (upgrade currency), cash, or other resources.
• Spy Drones: Small, hovering Authority drones that must be shot down. Destroying them all in a region often contributes to location completion and rewards.
• MBTV Banners / Targets (Mutant Bash TV): Within the Mutant Bash TV arenas, specific targets or banners might need to be destroyed for challenges or completion.

• Survival Horror
• Gothic Horror
• Folk Horror
• Body Horror
• Family & Fatherhood
• Desperation
• Loss & Trauma
• Cults & Fanaticism
• Bio-Organic Weapons
• Mystery & Conspiracy
• The Nature of Evil

• Post-Apocalyptic
• Wasteland Survival
• Mutants
• Rival Factions
• Vehicular Combat
• Nanotrite Superpowers
• Anarchy
• Punk Rock Aesthetic
• Dark Humor
• Anti-Authoritarianism
• Mayhem & Carnage

• Handguns (LEMI, M1911, V61 Custom, S.T.A.K.E. Magnum, etc.): Pistol / Magnum
  Standard sidearms for general combat. Range from basic pistols to powerful magnums. Upgradable for damage, fire rate, capacity, etc. Some have unique properties or attachments.
• Shotguns (M1897, W870 TAC, SYG-12): Shotgun (Pump-Action, Semi-Auto)
  Effective at close range, dealing high damage to unarmored or multiple enemies. Includes pump-action, tactical, and semi-automatic variants. Upgradable.
• Rifles (FZ F2 Rifle, Dragoon - Chris Redfield Section): Sniper Rifle / Assault Rifle
  The FZ F2 is a bolt-action sniper rifle for long-range precision. During Chris Redfield's section, assault rifles like the Dragoon are used. Upgradable with scopes, stocks, etc.
• Grenade Launcher (GM 79): Explosive / Utility Launcher
  Fires explosive rounds for area damage or flashbang rounds to stun enemies. Limited ammunition.
• Knife: Melee (Utility/Last Resort)
  Ethan's standard melee weapon. Used for breaking crates, finishing downed enemies, or as a last resort in combat. Not very effective against most enemies on its own.
• Mines & Pipe Bombs: Craftable Explosives
  Craftable throwable or deployable explosives. Pipe bombs are basic grenades, while mines can be set as traps.
• Special/Story Weapons (e.g., specific weapons during boss fights or unique sections): Contextual / Unique
  Certain sections or boss encounters may provide Ethan (or other playable characters like Chris) with unique or powerful weapons temporarily.
• Chris Redfield's Arsenal (Target Locator, WCX Assault Rifle, Karambit Knife - Playable Section): Military Grade Weaponry
  During Chris's playable segment, he has access to more advanced military weaponry, including an assault rifle with various attachments and a target locator for airstrikes.
• Rose Winters' Powers (Shadows of Rose DLC - Not traditional weapons): Bio-Organic Abilities
  In the 'Shadows of Rose' DLC, Rose uses powers derived from the Mold to destroy Mold Cores, stun enemies, and clear obstacles, rather than conventional firearms for most of the DLC.

• Sidewinder Pistol: Pistol
  Standard starting pistol. Can be upgraded with mods like a burst fire or armor-piercing rounds.
• Ranger Assault Rifle: Assault Rifle
  Versatile automatic rifle, effective at medium range. Upgradable for better stability, damage, and magazine size.
• Combat Shotgun: Shotgun
  Devastating at close range. Alternate fire mode can be a concussive blast that sends enemies flying.
• Smart Rocket Launcher: Heavy Weapon (Explosive)
  Fires rockets that can lock onto targets or be dumb-fired. Alternate fire allows for multiple target locks.
• Grav-Dart Launcher: Special Weapon
  Fires darts that can attach to enemies or objects. A second dart fired nearby will cause the first target to be violently pulled towards the second dart's impact point.
• Firestorm Revolver: Revolver (Incendiary)
  Fires rounds that can be remotely detonated to set enemies ablaze. Multiple rounds can be stuck to a target before detonation.
• Hyper-Cannon: Energy Weapon (Railgun)
  A powerful railgun that can be charged to fire a devastating penetrating shot. Can pierce multiple enemies and some cover.
• Pulse Cannon: Energy Weapon (Automatic)
  Fires rapid energy projectiles that can disintegrate enemies. Generates heat and can overheat if fired continuously.
• Wingstick: Throwable (Returning Blade)
  A signature RAGE weapon. A three-bladed boomerang that can lock onto enemies, dealing significant damage and often decapitating them. Can be upgraded for multiple targets or explosive tips.
• Grenades (Frag, EMP): Throwable (Explosive/Utility)
  Standard fragmentation grenades for area damage and EMP grenades for disabling Authority shields or vehicles.
• BFG 9000 (Bonus Weapon): Super Weapon (Energy)
  Iconic weapon from DOOM, available as a pre-order bonus or in the Deluxe Edition. Fires a massive ball of energy that obliterates most enemies.
• Feltrite Laser Launcher (Rise of the Ghosts DLC): Energy Weapon
  A powerful laser weapon introduced in the 'Rise of the Ghosts' expansion.
• Sword of Transitus (TerrorMania DLC): Melee/Special Weapon
  A magical sword introduced in the 'TerrorMania' expansion, capable of powerful melee attacks and interacting with dimensional rifts.

• No Equipable Armor System (Ethan Winters): Ethan Winters does not have an equipable armor system where players can find or upgrade different pieces of armor for direct stat boosts. His survivability is based on his base health (which can be permanently increased by eating specific cooked meals from The Duke's Kitchen), player skill in combat (blocking, dodging), and the use of healing items (First Aid Meds). Clothing changes are story-dictated and purely cosmetic.
• Defensive Upgrades (The Duke's Kitchen): By providing The Duke with specific quantities of Fish, Poultry, and Meat obtained from hunting animals in the village, Ethan can have meals cooked that provide permanent upgrades to his maximum health, blocking defense, or movement speed. This is the primary way to increase his resilience.
• Blocking Mechanic: Ethan can block incoming attacks with his arms or equipped weapon, significantly reducing damage taken. A well-timed block can sometimes stagger enemies. This is a core defensive skill.

• Ranger Armor (Walker's Suit): Walker's signature Ranger armor. While not customizable with different pieces in the traditional RPG sense, its capabilities are enhanced through Nanotrite abilities and upgrades that improve Walker's health, damage resistance (via Constitution ability), and combat effectiveness. Cosmetic variations might be available through editions or unlocks.
• Nicholas Raine Armor (Deluxe Edition): A cosmetic armor skin for Walker, styled after Nicholas Raine, the protagonist of the original RAGE. Included in the Deluxe Edition.

• Ethan Winters' Attire: Ethan wears a consistent outfit throughout the main game (winter jacket, pants, etc.), which becomes progressively more tattered and bloodied as he endures hardships. There are no direct clothing customization options for Ethan in the story mode beyond these contextual changes. The Third-Person Mode added in the Winters' Expansion shows his full character model.
• Chris Redfield's Attire: During his playable segment, Chris wears his signature Hound Wolf Squad tactical gear. This is fixed for his section.
• Rose Winters' Attire (Shadows of Rose DLC): In the 'Shadows of Rose' DLC, teenage Rose wears a distinct outfit. Her appearance is fixed for her storyline.
• Character Costumes (The Mercenaries Additional Orders / Unlockables): The Mercenaries mode and potentially other unlockable content (like through completing challenges or as part of Deluxe/Gold editions) may offer alternate cosmetic costumes for playable characters in those specific modes (e.g., different outfits for Chris, Lady Dimitrescu, Heisenberg in Mercenaries).

• Ranger Armor: Walker's primary attire is the Ranger suit. While direct aesthetic customization of the suit itself (beyond choosing male/female Walker) is limited in the base game, different editions or unlocks (like the Nicholas Raine Armor skin in the Deluxe Edition) provided alternate appearances.
• Weapon Skins: Some editions or DLCs offered cosmetic skins for weapons (e.g., Reaper Assault Rifle skin in TerrorMania Deluxe upgrade).
• Vehicle Skins: Skins were available for vehicles, particularly the Phoenix, like the Wasteland Celebrity Phoenix skin or Mutant Monster Truck skin through special editions or DLCs.

• Tractor (Briefly, Cutscene/Scripted): Agricultural Land Vehicle
  Ethan briefly uses a tractor during an escape sequence early in the game, but it is a scripted event rather than a freely controllable vehicle.
• Boat (Moreau's Reservoir): Small Motorboat / Watercraft
  Used by Ethan to navigate the flooded areas of Moreau's Reservoir while being pursued by the transformed Salvatore Moreau. Control is primarily for navigation and evasion during this specific segment.
• Makeshift Tank / Vehicle (Heisenberg's Factory - Boss Fight): Improvised Combat Vehicle
  During the boss fight against Karl Heisenberg, Ethan pilots a makeshift, heavily armed vehicle created by Chris Redfield to counter Heisenberg's metallic form. Control is specific to this boss encounter.
• Traversal on Foot (Walking, Running, Sprinting, Crouching): Player Locomotion
  Primary mode of movement. Ethan can walk, run (limited by stamina that isn't explicitly shown but implied by breathlessness), sprint for short bursts, and crouch for stealth or navigating low passages.

• Phoenix: Primary Player Vehicle (Upgradable All-Terrain Assault Car)
  Walker's main customizable and upgradable vehicle. Equipped with machine guns, rockets, and other unlockable offensive and defensive capabilities. Can be summoned almost anywhere in the wasteland.
• Icarus: Gyrocopter / Light Air Vehicle
  A small, agile gyrocopter allowing for aerial traversal and reconnaissance of the wasteland. Useful for reaching high places or bypassing difficult terrain.
• Raptor: Motorcycle
  A fast and nimble motorcycle for quick travel across the wasteland, though offering little protection.
• ChazCar: Classic Car (Customizable)
  A pre-war classic car that can be found and driven, belonging to Chaz Morass. Can be upgraded.
• Booma (Goon Squad Monster Truck): Monster Truck (Faction Vehicle)
  A heavily armored and armed monster truck used by the Goon Squad. Can be commandeered.
• Pulverizer (River Hogs Vehicle): Heavy Armored Vehicle (Faction Vehicle)
  A large, durable vehicle used by the River Hogs, often equipped with powerful weaponry.
• Various Buggies & Trucks: Land Vehicles (Assorted)
  A wide assortment of other driveable vehicles belonging to different factions or found abandoned, including light buggies, transport trucks, and armored cars. Most vehicles encountered can be driven.
• Mutant Monster Truck (Deluxe Edition Skin): Vehicle Skin
  A cosmetic skin for a monster truck, included in the Deluxe Edition.

• Ethan Winters: Protagonist
  The returning protagonist from Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. A civilian desperately searching for his kidnapped infant daughter, Rosemary, which leads him to a mysterious and hostile village in Eastern Europe. He endures immense physical and psychological trauma throughout his ordeal.
• Mia Winters: Supporting Character / Ethan's Wife
  Ethan's wife and Rosemary's mother. Her apparent death at the beginning of the game sets Ethan on his quest. Her past connections to The Connections and bioweapons are relevant.
• Rosemary 'Rose' Winters: Key Character / Ethan's Daughter / Playable in 'Shadows of Rose' DLC
  Ethan and Mia's infant daughter, who possesses unique abilities due to her parents' exposure to the Mold. She is kidnapped by Chris Redfield, and her rescue is Ethan's primary motivation. Playable as a teenager in the 'Shadows of Rose' DLC.
• Chris Redfield: Supporting Character / Antagonist Figure (Initially) / BSAA Operative
  A recurring hero from the Resident Evil series. He appears to act antagonistically at the start of Village, but his true motives and mission are gradually revealed. Leads the Hound Wolf Squad. Playable in a short segment of the main game and as a character in The Mercenaries.
• The Duke: Ally / Merchant
  An enigmatic and surprisingly jovial, obese merchant who appears in various locations throughout the village. He sells weapons, ammunition, crafting recipes, weapon upgrades, and cooks meals for Ethan that provide permanent stat boosts. Offers cryptic advice and assistance.
• Mother Miranda: Main Antagonist / Village Cult Leader
  The supreme leader of the village and the Four Lords. A powerful bioweapon researcher who seeks to use Rosemary to resurrect her own deceased daughter, Eva. She is the source of the Mold and the mutations in the region.
• Lady Alcina Dimitrescu: Antagonist / One of the Four Lords
  The towering, aristocratic mistress of Castle Dimitrescu. A vampiric figure with immense strength and retractable claws, she rules her domain with her three daughters. Became a viral sensation due to her height and design.
• Karl Heisenberg: Antagonist / One of the Four Lords / Potential Rebel
  A charismatic and rebellious lord with the power to manipulate metal (ferrokinesis). He operates a factory producing cybernetic soldiers (Soldats). He has his own agenda and offers Ethan a chance to join him against Miranda.
• Donna Beneviento & Angie: Antagonist / One of the Four Lords
  A reclusive doll maker who communicates through her sentient puppet, Angie. Her domain, House Beneviento, focuses on psychological horror, hallucinations, and puzzles rather than direct combat.
• Salvatore Moreau: Antagonist / One of the Four Lords
  A grotesque, fish-like mutant lord with low self-esteem, desperate for Miranda's approval. He controls a reservoir and can transform into a colossal aquatic monster.
• Elena & Leonardo Lupu: Supporting Characters / Villagers
  Survivors Ethan encounters in the village. Elena tries to help Ethan but faces tragic circumstances with her father, Leonardo.
• The Hag (Old Crone): Supporting Character / Narrator Figure
  An elderly, mysterious villager who appears at various points, offering cryptic warnings, lore, and seemingly observing Ethan's journey.

• Walker: Protagonist / The Last Ranger
  The player character. Can be male or female. The last surviving Ranger of Vineland, seeking to avenge their fallen comrades and stop The Authority. Infused with Nanotrites, granting powerful abilities.
• Lily Prowley: Ally / Walker's Adoptive Sister
  Walker's adoptive sister and a key figure from Vineland. She provides support, mission objectives, and drives much of Walker's initial motivation. Daughter of Erwina Prowley.
• General Martin Cross: Main Antagonist / Leader of The Authority
  The primary villain and leader of the technologically advanced and oppressive faction, The Authority. He aims to control the wasteland and utilizes cloning technology to ensure his survival.
• Loosum Hagar: Ally / Mayor of Wellspring
  The pragmatic mayor of the trade town Wellspring. One of the three key figures Walker needs to recruit for Project Dagger, focusing on vehicular and firepower aspects.
• John Marshall: Ally / Ex-Ranger Resistance Leader
  A former Ranger and an old war buddy of Erwina Prowley. He leads a resistance movement in Gunbarrel and helps Walker with tactical and weaponry aspects of Project Dagger.
• Dr. Anton Kvasir: Ally / Eccentric Scientist
  A brilliant but eccentric scientist specializing in Nanotrites and mutations. He is crucial for developing the means to permanently defeat General Cross as part of Project Dagger.
• Erwina Prowley (Mentioned/Flashbacks): Legendary Ranger / Walker's Adoptive Mother
  A renowned Ranger and Walker's adoptive mother, Lily's biological mother. Her legacy inspires Walker.

• Main Story Campaign (Ethan's Search for Rose)
  A series of interconnected chapters following Ethan Winters' desperate journey through the titular village and the domains of the Four Lords (Castle Dimitrescu, House Beneviento, Moreau's Reservoir, Heisenberg's Factory) to rescue his kidnapped daughter, Rosemary, and confront Mother Miranda. Involves exploration, puzzle-solving, intense combat encounters, and boss battles.
• Chris Redfield's Section
  A segment of the main campaign where players take control of Chris Redfield as he leads his Hound Wolf Squad on a mission related to Mother Miranda and the Megamycete, showcasing more action-oriented gameplay with military weaponry.
• Puzzle Solving (Key Items, Environmental Puzzles)
  Throughout the game, Ethan must find key items (e.g., specific keys, crests, tools like the Well Wheel or Crank) and solve environmental puzzles to progress, unlock new areas, or access valuable loot. This includes tasks like finding mask fragments in Castle Dimitrescu or navigating the non-combat horror sequences in House Beneviento.
• Boss Battles (Four Lords, Miranda, Mini-Bosses)
  Confront and defeat the unique and often multi-phase bosses that guard the end of each major area or serve as significant story encounters. This includes fighting each of the Four Lords in their transformed states and ultimately Mother Miranda.
• Optional Exploration & Treasure Hunting
  Explore optional paths, hidden rooms, and side areas within the main locations to find valuable treasures (which can be sold to The Duke), weapon parts, crafting resources, files, and Goats of Warding. Some treasures require solving small puzzles or finding combineable parts.
• The Duke's Kitchen (Hunting & Upgrades)
  Hunt animals (fish, poultry, meat) found in the village and surrounding areas. Bring the ingredients to The Duke, who can cook special meals that provide permanent upgrades to Ethan's maximum health, blocking defense, or movement speed.
• Shadows of Rose Story Campaign (DLC)
  A new narrative campaign played as a teenage Rosemary Winters. She enters the Megamycete's consciousness to find a way to rid herself of her powers, facing surreal environments, new enemies (Face Eaters, Molded), and exploring her connection to the Mold. Played entirely in third-person.
• The Mercenaries / The Mercenaries Additional Orders (Game Mode)
  An arcade-style score attack mode. Players choose a character (Ethan, Chris, Lady Dimitrescu, Heisenberg) and fight through waves of enemies across various stages within a time limit, aiming for high scores by chaining kills and utilizing character-specific abilities and weapons. Unlocks new stages and potentially in-game rewards.

• Main Story Missions (Project Dagger)
  A series of core missions focused on Walker's efforts to recruit three key allies (Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, Dr. Anton Kvasir) and execute Project Dagger to defeat General Cross and The Authority. These missions often involve infiltrating enemy strongholds, rescuing characters, and large-scale battles.
• Ark Hunting
  Locating and clearing out Arks, which are sealed pre-apocalypse bunkers. Successfully accessing an Ark rewards Walker with new Nanotrite abilities or powerful weapons.
• Bandit Dens / Authority Sentries / Mutant Nests
  Clearing out various enemy encampments scattered throughout the wasteland. These typically involve defeating all enemies in the area and destroying specific objectives or looting containers. Contributes to regional completion and provides resources.
• Convoy Destruction
  Intercepting and destroying heavily armed convoys belonging to different factions that roam the wasteland. Requires vehicular combat skills and often culminates in a battle against a powerful lead vehicle.
• Mutant Bash TV (MBTV)
  Participating in a televised death sport arena, fighting waves of mutants for fame and fortune (in-game currency and rewards). Features different arenas and increasing difficulty.
• Races
  Participating in vehicular races found at various locations in the wasteland. Winning races provides rewards and parts for vehicle upgrades.
• Bounties & Side Missions
  Undertaking specific tasks or hunting down wanted individuals for rewards, often obtained from bounty boards in trade towns or from various NPCs.
• Rise of the Ghosts (DLC Campaign)
  A new storyline where Walker confronts the Ghost faction in a new region called the Overgrown City, acquiring the Feltrite Laser Launcher and the Void Nanotrite ability.
• TerrorMania (DLC Campaign)
  Walker ventures into the Deadlands, a twisted alternate reality, to reverse a curse and fight the Army of the Dead, armed with the new Sword of Transitus.

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.

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).

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).

• Q: Is Resident Evil Village a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard?
  A: Yes, Resident Evil Village directly continues the story of Ethan Winters and his wife Mia, set a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7.
• Q: Do I need to play Resident Evil 7 before Village?
  A: It is highly recommended. Village heavily references characters, events, and themes from RE7. While there's a brief recap, playing RE7 first provides crucial context for Ethan's motivations and the overarching story.
• Q: Is Resident Evil Village in first-person or third-person?
  A: The main campaign of Resident Evil Village is played in first-person. However, the 'Winters' Expansion' DLC added an optional Third-Person Mode for the main story, allowing players to experience it from an over-the-shoulder perspective.
• Q: Who are the Four Lords?
  A: The Four Lords are a group of mutated individuals who rule different territories surrounding the village, all serving Mother Miranda. They are Lady Alcina Dimitrescu (vampiric mistress of a castle), Karl Heisenberg (engineer with magnetic powers and a factory), Donna Beneviento (reclusive doll maker controlling hallucinations), and Salvatore Moreau (grotesque fish-like creature controlling a reservoir).
• Q: What is The Mercenaries mode?
  A: The Mercenaries is an arcade-style, score-based bonus mode unlocked after completing the main story. Players choose a character and must defeat waves of enemies across various stages within a time limit, chaining combos and utilizing character-specific abilities to achieve high scores and unlock rewards. The 'Additional Orders' DLC added more characters and stages.
• Q: What is 'Shadows of Rose'?
  A: 'Shadows of Rose' is a story DLC included in the 'Winters' Expansion'. It is set 16 years after the main game and follows a teenage Rosemary Winters as she delves into the consciousness of the Megamycete to find a way to remove her unwanted powers. It is played in third-person.

• Q: When was Rage 2 released?
  A: Rage 2 was released on May 14, 2019.
• Q: Who developed Rage 2?
  A: Rage 2 was co-developed by Avalanche Studios (known for open-world games like Mad Max and Just Cause) and id Software (creators of DOOM and the original Rage).
• Q: What is the story of Rage 2 about?
  A: Players control Walker, the last Ranger, in a post-apocalyptic wasteland fighting against the tyrannical Authority led by General Cross, as well as various gangs and mutants. The goal is to gather allies and execute Project Dagger to stop The Authority.
• Q: What are Nanotrite abilities?
  A: Nanotrite abilities are powerful, upgradable superpowers that Walker can unlock from Arks. They include offensive skills like Slam and Shatter, defensive ones like Barrier, and utility powers like Grav-Jump and Dash. Activating Overdrive supercharges these abilities and weapons.
• Q: Is Rage 2 an open-world game?
  A: Yes, Rage 2 features a large, seamless open world with diverse biomes, which players can traverse using a variety of vehicles. The world is filled with activities, enemy encampments, and locations to discover.
• Q: Does Rage 2 have multiplayer?
  A: No, Rage 2 is a single-player game. It did feature some online social components like community challenges and events post-launch but no direct co-op or competitive multiplayer.
• Q: What kind of vehicles are in Rage 2?
  A: Players can drive a wide range of wasteland vehicles, including the upgradable Phoenix (main player vehicle), motorcycles (Raptor), gyrocopters (Icarus), monster trucks, and various faction-specific buggies and combat vehicles. If you see it, you can generally drive it.
• Q: Are there DLCs for Rage 2?
  A: Yes, two major expansions were released: 'Rise of the Ghosts' and 'TerrorMania,' both adding new story content, regions, enemies, weapons, and abilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Official PC system requirements from Capcom. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially with many enemies or detailed environments), and background applications. An SSD is recommended for optimal performance. Ray tracing features are demanding.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and excellent cooling. **Resident Evil Village can be demanding, particularly with ray tracing enabled or at higher resolutions.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates, especially with RT.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for AI and physics.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 1.0. Later versions of FSR or other upscalers like DLSS might be available via official patches or mods, especially with the Winters' Expansion.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Global Illumination, Reflections), Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, Volumetric Lighting, Ambient Occlusion, and Screen Space Reflections heavily impact performance. The game offers FidelityFX CAS for sharpening.
• Game Name: Resident Evil Village

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Rage 2 (Released May 2019). This information is based on official Minimum/Recommended PC specifications from Bethesda Softworks and includes extrapolated tiers for higher performance targets, adapted to the requested JSON structure for a May 2025 context. Laptop GPU mentions for RTX 50 series are speculative and represent overkill for this title.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, dependent on TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling. Rage 2 is moderately demanding; most modern gaming laptops should run it well, but good TGP and cooling ensure smoother high-framerate gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP for the laptop GPU helps achieve consistent framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is beneficial for maintaining stable performance during extended gameplay sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Adequate CPU power ensures smooth gameplay, though Rage 2 is generally more GPU-bound at higher settings.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can reduce latency and improve framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.
• Game Name: Rage 2

• Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 1.0. Later versions of FSR or other upscalers like DLSS might be available via official patches or mods, especially with the Winters' Expansion.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Global Illumination, Reflections), Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, Volumetric Lighting, Ambient Occlusion, and Screen Space Reflections heavily impact performance. The game offers FidelityFX CAS for sharpening.

• Upscaling Tech: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.

• G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates, especially with RT.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance.
• C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for AI and physics.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.

• G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP for the laptop GPU helps achieve consistent framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is beneficial for maintaining stable performance during extended gameplay sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: Adequate CPU power ensures smooth gameplay, though Rage 2 is generally more GPU-bound at higher settings.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can reduce latency and improve framerates.