Capcom Released the Winters' Expansion for RE8 on Nintendo Switch
Colin Smith — December 2, 2022 — Tech
References: nintendo
Capcom released the Winters' Expansion, the latest update to Resident Evil Village, today on the Nintendo Switch. This expansion brings a number of new features and content expansions to the popular survival horror title, such as the ability to play the main story in Third-Person Mode, additional stages in Mercenaries Mode, more playable characters including fan-favorites such as Lady Dimitrescu, and a new epilogue to Ethan's story titled 'Shadows of Rose.'
Shadows of Rose is a continuation of the original Resident Evil Village story, focusing on the protagonists daughter, Rose. This takes place many years after the original game, following Rose Winters as she searches to cure her unwanted powers, facing terrifying horrors and powerful enemies.
The Winters' Expansion is now available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop as an expansion to Resident Evil Village Cloud on the Nintendo Switch.
Image Credit: Capcom
Shadows of Rose is a continuation of the original Resident Evil Village story, focusing on the protagonists daughter, Rose. This takes place many years after the original game, following Rose Winters as she searches to cure her unwanted powers, facing terrifying horrors and powerful enemies.
The Winters' Expansion is now available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop as an expansion to Resident Evil Village Cloud on the Nintendo Switch.
Image Credit: Capcom
Trend Themes
1. Third-person Gaming - Opportunity for other horror game franchises to offer third-person mode as a feature, potentially attracting new players and refreshing the gameplay experience.
2. Play as Fan-favorite Characters - Opportunity for game development companies to include more playable characters in game expansions as a way to keep players engaged and generate buzz around the game.
3. Epilogue Stories - Opportunity for game expansions to offer new storylines with existing characters, encouraging players who have already completed the game to return and continue the story.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Gaming industry has the opportunity to incorporate third-person gaming, new playable characters, and epilogue stories into their offerings to increase player numbers and revenue.
2. Horror - Horror game companies can explore offering expanded stories with new characters as a way to keep their franchises fresh and engaging for players.
3. Cloud Gaming - Cloud gaming companies can offer game expansions, such as the Winters' Expansion for Resident Evil Village, as a way to generate revenue and keep players invested in their platform.
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