All articles tagged with #third person
Capcom has explained why the upcoming Resident Evil remake of Code: Veronica will drop “Code” and be titled Resident Evil Veronica. The team, including director-level input, chose a single-word name to fit the series’ naming conventions and appeal to both new and longtime fans. The remake will be a third-person title (despite a first-person trailer) and is planned for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC next year.
Capcom clarified at Summer Game Fest that the Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake will be a third‑person title and will borrow gameplay cues from the 2019 RE2 remake. The remake drops the 'Code' from its name, is being made with care to honor the original, and is set three months after RE2. It’s planned for 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC.
Capcom insider Dusk Golem says Resident Evil Veronica will be third-person only, with substantial changes from Code Veronica and a reimagined structure (potential Antarctica content shifts). The remake is described as modernized, borrowing mechanics from RE4 Remake and Requiem, and is headed to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2.
Don't Nod's third-person sci-fi adventure Aphelion launches today on Xbox and PC and is available day one in Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate/PC Game Pass. Players control astronaut Ariane who crash-lands on Persephone, a frozen planet, and must survive and locate her wounded partner Thomas using stealth to avoid a hostile lifeform, all while Earth faces destruction.
Resident Evil Requiem alternates between Grace Ashcroft’s terrifying first-person segments and Leon Kennedy’s action-packed third-person sections, delivering a well-balanced mix of fear and carnage; the reviewer ultimately prefers Leon but praises having both perspectives.
THQ Nordic has announced Darksiders 4, a third-person action adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world, featuring the Horsemen with unique weapons and combat styles; the game is in early development with no release date or engine details yet.
Capcom's 'Resident Evil: Requiem' will feature both first-person and third-person perspectives, allowing players to switch between them, and is set to release on February 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game follows FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft in a horror-themed, linear single-player experience, building on the series' shift to first-person gameplay.
Capcom revealed brief gameplay snippets of Resident Evil Requiem, showcasing both first- and third-person perspectives, emphasizing tense horror and action elements, with the game set to release on February 27, 2026, across multiple platforms.
Resident Evil Requiem (Resident Evil 9) will feature both first-person and third-person perspectives, allowing players to switch between them at will, a first for the series, and is set to release on February 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The article discusses the reveal and hands-on experience of Resident Evil Requiem (RE9), highlighting its dual perspective gameplay, atmospheric design, and the mysterious new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. While the game offers both first- and third-person views and maintains a horror atmosphere reminiscent of previous entries, the preview leaves many questions about its tone, story, and gameplay direction unanswered, with the release scheduled for early 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game in the series, returns players to Raccoon City with a focus on survival horror, featuring a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, and offering both first-person and third-person perspectives. The demo showcases tense exploration, puzzles, and a new giant monster enemy, maintaining the franchise's signature atmosphere of dread. The game is set to release on February 27, 2023.
Owlcat Games announced The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a third-person action RPG set in the universe of the TV series The Expanse, available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, where players take on the role of a mercenary navigating a complex solar system conspiracy, with choices affecting relationships and story outcomes.
Children of the Sun is a supernatural sniper game with a focus on puzzle-solving rather than traditional shooting, where players control the path and speed of a single bullet per level to eliminate enemies. The game features a revenge-driven storyline with a main character possessing telekinetic powers, but lacks depth in character development. Despite its compelling gameplay and clever level design, the replay value may be limited for some players.
A44 Games' upcoming action-RPG, Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn, is a swashbuckling third-person adventure that pays homage to New Zealand while blending inspirations from Napoleonic France, Turkish bazaars, and ancient Mesopotamia. The game features aggressive and florid combat, resourcing systems, and fighting game mechanics, along with a wide linear landscape, NPC settlements, and a variety of gear and abilities. With a unique cultural collage and a style of its own, Flintlock promises to be a lavish epic that could rival big-budget blockbusters, offering a straightforward good time for players.
The upcoming Indiana Jones game, "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," developed by MachineGames, has sparked a debate over its decision to be first person rather than third person. However, the choice makes sense given MachineGames' history with first-person games and the potential for unfavorable comparisons to other third-person adventure games. The game will feature both first-person gameplay and third-person cutscenes, similar to CD Projekt Red's approach with Cyberpunk 2077. Ultimately, the debate over the game's perspective is likely to be short-lived.