Trending News

'Resident Evil 7' Release Date, News & Update: Masachika Kawata Shuts Down Possibility Of Game Heading To Nintendo Switch

By Olivia C. Grimalt | Update Date: Jan 23, 2017 09:09 AM EST

With just one more day before "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" hits PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, gamers are anticipating more news on the fresh release from Capcom. The latest news surrounding the horror video game is that producer Masachika Kawata shuts down possibility of game heading to Nintendo Switch. The upcoming console is also set for release this March.

A report from GameSpot indicates that while Capcom is intersted in creating games for the Nintendo Switch, "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" won't be one of them. Producer Masachika Kawata even went on to call the Nintendo Switch "a very unique piece of hardware," but unfortunately, "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" won't be taking part of it.

According to VG247, the game will be showcasing a new style towards the first-persion perspective, focusing more on the chilling atmosphere of the game and the elements that come with it. "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" is set four years after the events of its 2012 predecessor, and is set in Dulvey, Louisiana. It follows the main protagonist and playable character Ethan as he searches for his missing wife, Mia in the Baker property.

There, he'll encounter the violent and sinister Baker family, with whom Ethan will have to fight for his life with. In other "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" news, gamers on the Xbox One console would be glad to know that there will be a free PC version of the game once purchased for the Microsoft console.

According to The Verge, Microsoft's Phil Spencer announced that the upcoming "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" will support the Xbox Play Anywhere Initiative, in which Xbox One gamers can have a copy of the game for PC for free, and vice versa. "Resident Evil 7: Biohazard" arrives on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC this January 24. Check out the video below to learn more.

© 2023 Counsel & Heal All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Join the Conversation

Real Time Analytics