Sounds like Capcom will stick to first-person for Resident Evil 8 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sounds like Capcom will stick to first-person for Resident Evil 8 Shock horror. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 25 Sep 2020 84 comments Capcom's unannounced but inevitable Resident Evil 8 will retain the first-person gameplay of predecessor Resident Evil 7, according to a new report on the project from fan site Biohazardcast, via YouTube channel Residence of Evil. It also tallies with what Eurogamer has heard independently of the game from sources close to publisher Capcom. Resi 7's first-person viewpoint being kept in Resi 8 is something of a surprise, several years after the former's oddball virtual reality origins. The shift to first-person was a huge departure for the series, and one which Capcom has steered clear of implementing in its recent Resident Evil remakes. But it also makes sense as a way to clearly delineate the two series branches Capcom is currently developing, as remakes such as Resi 2 and 3 revive the series' origins for nostalgic fans while 7 and 8 offer a more experimental future. The above report into Resi 8 also mentions the return of Resi 7 protagonist Ethan and classic Resi character Chris Redfield (neither of which will be a surprise to fans). It also suggests we'll see werewolf-like enemies, proper zombies and a female apparition which chases you through castle and village environments. Capcom is currently working on a bevy of Resident Evil projects - not least the Resident Evil 3 Remake due in April and Resident Evil: Resistance, which will be released as that game's multiplayer portion. While still a ways from release, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise Resident Evil 8 (or whatever it ends up being called) is also on that list. When contacted for this story, Capcom told Eurogamer it did not comment on rumours and speculation. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store