Is Resident Evil 7 part of the main story?

Resident Evil 7 takes place in the canonical Resident Evil storyline. Its ties are subtle, but they do exist. Below, you will find a list (with screens) of everything we saw that ties 7 to the chronicle of a little company called Umbrella and its efforts to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry.

Is Resident Evil 7 story connected?

Resident Evil 7 is perhaps the most loosely related in the franchise, with its connections to the rest of the lore being relegated to easter eggs for most of the game. Exhibit A: One of the head honchos of the BSAA, which Chris Redfield helped found and has worked with.

Where does Resident Evil 7 fit in to the story?

Factoring the three years between the boat crashing and Ethan going after Mia, you can extrapolate that the events of Resident Evil 7 take place about 19 years after Resident Evil 2, depending on how current the magazine was when it was brought on the boat.

Is Resident Evil 7 connected to Resident Evil 8?

Of course, Resident Evil Village (RE8) connects to Resident Evil 7 biohazard (RE7) by being a direct continuation of its events. Our main character from RE7, Ethan Winters, stars as the playable character in RE8.

Is Resident Evil 7 a standalone story?

The short answer is no.

Upon starting a new campaign, Village will ask if you wish to relive the events of Resident Evil 7 through a short compilation video. Told in the form of a flashback, Ethan Winters recalls the events of the previous game while seemingly being interrogated by the BSAA.

Resident Evil 7: The Story Explained

Should I play Resident Evil 7 before village?

You don't need any prior knowledge

Sure, Resident Evil Village is the continuation of Ethan Winters's story from the seventh game. That said, if you haven't played it, Capcom prepped a quick recap cinematic that allows you to catch up on the big story beats and come into this game prepared to play.

Can you play Resident Evil 7 without playing previous games?

You don't need to play previous Resident Evil games to understand Resident Evil 7. That's because it doesn't feature the same characters, though it takes place four years after the events of Resident Evil 6.

Why Leon is not in Resident Evil 7?

The voice actor, who voiced Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 6, also gave a reason for Leon's exclusion, stating that Capcom is "scaling back" the use of the usual characters. "As far as 7 goes, I think they're scaling back a little bit on throwing in all the classic cameos," said Mercer.

Why Leon is not in Resident Evil 8?

The story of Village was based in an unnamed Eastern European country, which is undoubtedly outside the jurisdiction of the United States – hence, Leon's absence.

Is Resident Evil 7 a sequel or a reboot?

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard was, in many respects, a soft reboot for Capcom's long-standing series. While containing more than enough easter eggs and homages referencing older series entries, RE7 made a number of major formulaic changes which set it apart from its undead-starring brethren.

Why is Resident Evil 7 the scariest?

Part of what makes Resident Evil 7 so scary is its array of villains and enemies. Whether it be killer insects or a marauding member of the Baker family, the shadows always carry a promise of danger.

Is Resident Evil 7 the scariest one?

That means Resident Evil 7 still holds its crown as the scariest game in the franchise. And considering how Village teases a more action-focused sequel, the fifth anniversary of Resident Evil 7 is the perfect occasion to celebrate the game's unique ability to terrorize us.

Is Resident Evil 6 and 7 connected?

The game technically takes place after the events of Resident Evil 6 and has ties to the overall series, but RE7 is largely standalone.

Is Resident Evil 7 a sequel to Village?

Resident Evil Village is a 2021 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. It is the sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017). Players control Ethan Winters, who searches for his kidnapped daughter in a village filled with mutant creatures.

Is Resident Evil 7 the same universe?

So first things first: Yes, Resident Evil 7 does take place within the wider Resident Evil universe, and it does eventually tie in to other events from the series in a way that makes sense.

Is Resident Evil 7 a prequel?

Resident Evil 7 is getting a prequel. You want to play it. We all want to play it. But unless you live in Japan, chances are you never will.

Why is Jill not in Resident Evil 8?

At the moment, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact reason as to why Capcom is neglecting to feature Jill in a new Resident Evil project. However, looking at the sales performance of Resident Evil games, it is worth noting that those titles that have Jill as the main character did not perform as well as other entries.

Is Leon actually a cop?

While he was originally designed as a veteran police officer, he was changed to a rookie after the original version of Resident Evil 2 (also known as "Resident Evil 1.5") had been scrapped. Leon's design was inspired by Capcom artist Isao Ohishi.

Has Jill ever met Leon?

Jill Valentine and Leon Scott Kennedy never had a canonical on-screen encounter. The Only time we see them together is in Dead By Daylight and Fortnite which is not canon.

Why can t Leon get infected?

They are only bitten for gameplay purposes. Lorewise they never get bitten. If I recall correctly, it's stated in one of the Resident Evil games that the herbs (green, blue and red) have properties that counteract the virus.

Is RE9 confirmed?

At the time of writing, Resident Evil 9 does not have a release date and Capcom haven't actually confirmed that RE9 will happen. That said, rumors and speculation suggest that Resident Evil 9 has been in development since 2018, but reliable leaker Dusk Golem “cannot see it releasing before 2024.”

Is Leon still a cop in re4?

Leon Scott Kennedy is a former Raccoon City Police officer and the main protagonist of Resident Evil 4.

How long is Resident Evil 7 full game?

When focusing on the main objectives, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is about 9½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 24½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Does Resident Evil 7 have multiple endings?

The game has a total of two different endings. In the end, the players are left with an option to use the dose that cures the virus on either Ethan's wife, Mia or Zoe. Resident Evil 7 true ending only gets triggered if the serum is given to Mia.

Do you have to lose your arm in Resident Evil 7?

The Hand is not required to be picked up and is not used in any way.