Introduction

The launch of the iconic horror survival game Resident Evil Village’s newest version is about to happen. The officials have launched various demo versions of the game before the official launch, and the final date for the official launch of the game has been released.

The game will be up for download on 7^th May 2021, and gamers are extremely excited to see Lady Alcina Dimitrescu, the main character of the game, who is a Vampire. This character has been making rounds among the gaming fraternity, and everyone is looking forward to seeing this character again on their screens along with the rest of the Titular Village Residents.

Gamers have shown great interest in playing this game and want to get hold of this game as soon as possible. If you are also among those who want to play this game even before its time of release, we have a piece of good news as you do not need to wait any longer for the game to release.

Gamers can download this game before release, and we will guide you about the things you all need to know before it releases, including the file size, ways to pre-load it, and the exact release timings.

Release Time of Resident Evil Village

For PS4 and PS5, the release time of Resident Evil Village on May 7 is 12 am BST / 1 am CET, whereas for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, Resident Evil Village will be released at 1 AM BST / 2 AM CET on the same date.

The PC users and Steam Community has to wait a little longer as there is no date announced as of yet, but it is anticipated that around the same time, the game will be released for them as well.

File Download Size of Resident Evil Village

Following are the file sizes of the Resident Evil Village for different consoles:

• Xbox: 2.11 GB
• PC: Not Announced Yet
• PS4: 29.4 GB
• PS5: 27.4 GB

Pre-Loading Resident Evil Village

If you are waiting for the game launch and need to play it as soon as it gets launched, you can get a hold of it by pre-loading the game. Players can pre-load Resident Evil Village from May 5^th through all the platforms. But in case you need to preload the game, first, you need to pre-order the game.

Preloading Resident Evil Village (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S)

If you want to pre-load Resident Evil Village on Xbox, follow the given steps:

• On the home screen of the Xbox, click on “My Games and Apps”
• Choose “Games”
• Search for Resident Evil Village and choose it
• Click open the Installation Menu by pressing “A”
• Click on the “Manage Installation on Internal”
• If the game is open for downloading, you will find “Will Install” against a checkmark
• Check “Save Changes”, and the game downloading will initiate
• Keep the console turned on, or in another alternative, at least keep the device on standby while the device is downloading the game
• In case the device shuts off, the downloading process will halt

Preloading Resident Evil Village (PS4, PS5)

For downloading the game PS4 and PS5 consoles, keep in mind that the game can only be downloaded if it is pre-ordered. If you have pre-ordered, then follow the following steps:

• On the Home Screen of Play Station, click open the library
• Choose “Purchased Games”
• Search for the Resident Evil Village and choose it
• If the game is up for download, you can find the “Download” option open
• The download option can be found just under the game icon
• Click on the Download option, and the play station will be ready to download the Resident Evil Village
• To ensure the smooth download of the game, keep the device turned on until the download is complete; otherwise, keep it on standby to avoid any disruption
• In case the device shuts down, the game will not be downloaded, so you have to repeat the steps all over again
• Once the game’s download is complete, it is available, and you can play the game before its launch

Preloading Resident Evil Village (PC)

Steam owners can pre-load the game by following the above-mentioned ways the moment the game is uploaded and is available for preload. PC owners have to wait to play Resident Evil Village and preload the game until the official launch is not revealed.

FAQs

Following are the frequently asked questions about Resident Evil Village, its release date, time, and pre-load version:

Q1: Can I pre-load the Resident Evil Village without preordering?

Ans: Resident Evil Village can preload across various platforms, but to do so, the game has to be preordered first. Once you preorder the game, it can be downloaded on your console before its official launch.

Q2: When will the official Resident Evil Village game be released?

Ans: The official release date of Resident Evil Village has been announced after releasing its various demo versions for test runs. The game will be officially launched on 7^th May 2021.

Q3: Can I play the Resident Evil Village before its official launch?

Ans: Resident Evil Village is a kind of horror survival game series, and the gaming fraternity is restlessly waiting for its release, but it can be preloaded before its official release. Gamers can preorder the game and can download the game before the official launch.

Q4: How can I preload Resident Evil Village on the Xbox series X/S?

Ans: To pre-load Resident Evil Village, gamers first need to preorder the game. Then open “My games and app” from the Xbox home screen. Choose “Games” from the drop-down menu and search for the Resident Evil Village and check it.

Click open the “Installation Menu” by pressing “A” from the controller. If you have already preordered the game, the “will Install” option will appear on the screen as a checkmark. By checking the box, click on “Save Changes”, and the game downloading will begin on your console.

Q5: How can I ensure the Resident Evil Village download on my console?

Ans: Keep your console turned on once the device begins the downloading of Resident Evil Village. You can also put the device on Standby mode to ensure the continued download of the game. In case the device shuts down, the download will be disrupted.

Conclusion

Resident Evil Village’s official release has been a very much-awaited event for gamers across the globe due to its unusual Horror survival gameplay. The game is popular among the gaming community due to its famous characters and overall storyline.

Some demo versions have also been released previously for test runs by the officials, and now the game is ready to be officially released. The game is now available for preordering and preloading, so players can download Resident Evil Village before its official launch.