Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion
News, coverage and analysis tracking Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion across the outlets.
Crimson Desert devs aren't trying to "sell more" with the continual massive patches, but "give more back to the community," Pearl Abyss PR lead saysPearl Abyss PR lead Will Powers stated that Crimson Desert's frequent post-launch updates are intended to reward players and celebrate the game's success, not to drive further sales. The open-world title has sold over five million copies since its March release and continues to receive substantial support, including free updates and planned DLC.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 time and how to watch as rumors swirl of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 and a new Resident…Summer Game Fest 2026 is scheduled for Friday, June 6, and will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch. While official announcements are pending, rumors suggest potential reveals including a Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, Street Fighter 6 Season 4 content, and an announcement for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. Confirmed showcases include Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced and Star Wars Outlaws.
Resident Evil Requiem free minigame out now - but it’s not The MercenariesCapcom has released a free DLC for Resident Evil Village titled 'Leon Must Die Forever,' a minigame inspired by 'Ethan Must Die' from Resident Evil 7. This new mode is accessible after completing the main story and offers a roguelike experience with randomized perks and buffs. While not the fan-favorite 'The Mercenaries' mode, its inclusion suggests future free minigames may be added.
Share of the Week: Resident Evil Requiem – GraceThis week's "Share of the Week" highlights fan-submitted portraits of the character Grace from Resident Evil Village and its Winters' Expansion, captured using the game's Photo Mode. Submissions were shared using #PSshare and #PSBlog on PlayStation platforms. The next theme will focus on "Cozy" games.
What We Played – People of Note, Starfield & The OccultistSeveral individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing "People of Note," a music-based RPG, and "Hades 2." "Starfield" is being reviewed on PlayStation 5, alongside other titles like "Icarus" and "Ghost Master Resurrected." Horror games such as "The Occultist" and "Cthulhu: Dark Abyss" were also played, as well as "Life Is Strange" and "Khazan: The First Berserker."
Nintendo is underselling the power of the Switch 2 and its ports – but why?Despite the Nintendo Switch 2's surprising power and strong third-party ports, Nintendo is underselling its capabilities. The article argues that Nintendo's lack of promotion for these impressive ports, which include titles comparable to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, is a missed opportunity for sales momentum, especially in Western markets.- FZ Play återvänder till Resident Evil: RequiemThe FZ Play stream will feature a third visit to Resident Evil Village's Winters' Expansion, with streamer Wakkaah attempting to guide Leon and Grace through the challenges. The stream will be available live at 19:00 on Twitch, YouTube, and directly on the FZ Play player. Additionally, a screenshot contest for April is ongoing, with prizes for the overall winner at the end of spring.
What We Played – Life is Strange: Reunion, The Division: Resurgence & Legacy of Kain: AscendanceSeveral outlets shared their recent gaming experiences, including The Division: Resurgence on mobile, South of Midnight, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Reviews are also in progress for Life is Strange: Reunion, Icarus, Ghost Master, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with other titles like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Village also being played.
Resident Evil Requiem's photo mode has been added in a new patch as Capcom tweaks certain cutscenes "to better…Capcom has released a new patch for Resident Evil Village, adding a highly requested photo mode and addressing various bug fixes, including an ammo glitch and PC-specific issues. The update also includes subtle adjustments to character expressions in some cutscenes to better convey emotion, though specific scenes are not detailed.- PS5 Led Resident Evil Requiem Sales in the US, Outpacing PCAccording to Circana data, the PlayStation 5 was the leading platform for sales of the Resident Evil Village Winters' Expansion in the US during its launch month. PC sales trailed behind the PlayStation 5.
"We need to push back harder": Nvidia's DLSS 5 "AI slop" filter is being torn apart by industry veterans from Baldur's Gate 3, Palworld, and many moreIndustry veterans from games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Palworld are criticizing Nvidia's new DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology, labeling it "AI slop" and "dogshit." Developers from New Blood Interactive, Epic Games, Pocketpair, and Larian Studios have voiced concerns about the uncanny visual results and the potential normalization of lower quality graphics for future generations.- If you've finished Resident Evil Requiem, this new bundle gets you over 80% off Village and moreFanatical is offering a Capcom Favorites bundle starting at $12.99, which includes Resident Evil Village and its Winters' Expansion at a significant discount. The bundle allows customers to customize their selection of Capcom titles.
- To celebrate Resident Evil Requiem, Fanatical's latest sale drops the series to its lowest prices yet - including the newest horror gameFanatical is holding a sale on the Resident Evil series, with prices dropping to their lowest point. This includes the Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion, which is described as a new horror game that can be played standalone and evokes nostalgia for the series.
What we've been playing - "gnomes are definitely not to be trusted with kitchen knives"Several gaming outlets share their recent playtime experiences. Bertie discusses co-op success with Vampire Survivors and struggles with Overwatch, while Mat and Victoria highlight immersive details in Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion. Kelsey enjoys the chaotic fun of the Burglin' Gnomes demo, and Chris revisits Pokémon White 2.
Nvidia hotfix targets broken GeForce driver that followed previous broken GeForce driverNvidia has released a new hotfix driver, version 595.76, to address issues with its previous GeForce driver updates. The latest driver aims to fix unintended voltage capping on RTX 50 series cards, resolve visual glitches in Resident Evil Village: Winters Expansion, and improve path tracing performance. This follows a series of problematic driver releases that have caused instability for PC gamers.
Warner Bros. Discovery is "rebuilding its video game pipeline" after a "significant" 2025Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly "rebuilding" its video game pipeline, according to its latest financial report to investors. While the company's Studios segment revenue was down 14% year-on-year, with a 34% drop in games revenue for Q4 2025, specific details about the video game business's future plans were not provided.
Metacritic pulls Resident Evil Requiem review after reports it was generated by AI and attributed to a writer that doesn't existMetacritic has removed reviews from Videogamer, including one for Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion, after discovering they were AI-generated and attributed to non-existent writers. The review aggregator stated its policy is to never include AI-generated content and will sever ties with publications that violate this rule pending investigation.- Nintendo Indie World Showcase returns tomorrow, 3rd MarchNintendo announced an Indie World Showcase will air on March 3rd, featuring news and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The 15-minute presentation will cover a variety of titles, with speculation including potential updates on games like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Haunted Chocolatier.
- Requiem is my first Resident Evil game - I had no idea what was happening, but loved it anywayThe author shares their experience playing Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion as their first entry in the Resident Evil series. Despite being unfamiliar with the franchise's lore and plot, they thoroughly enjoyed the game.
The Steam Deck is an adequate vessel for Resident Evil Requiem, despite missing desktop-grade smoothnessThe Steam Deck can run Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion adequately, though it doesn't achieve the same smoothness as desktop hardware. With optimized settings, including FSR 3.1 upscaling and specific graphics adjustments, the game can maintain playable frame rates above 30fps, often reaching 40-45fps, making it a comparable experience to the Resident Evil 4 remake on the handheld.