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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a 2017 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a 2017 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. It follows Ethan Winters as he searches for his missing wife in a derelict plantation occupied by an infected family.

What it is

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a main entry in the Resident Evil series and marked a return to the franchise's survival horror roots. It was the first mainline Resident Evil game to use a first-person perspective, emphasizing exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat in a confined horror setting.

Why it matters

The game shifted away from the action-oriented style of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6, refocusing on tension and atmosphere. It also introduced the RE Engine, which became a foundation for later Capcom titles, and set a new direction for the series.

Key details

Released in January 2017 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, the game was developed and published by Capcom. Players control Ethan Winters as he investigates his wife's disappearance and confronts an infected family at a derelict plantation.

In short

  • First main Resident Evil game with first-person perspective
  • Return to survival horror after action-focused entries
  • Uses the RE Engine
  • Released in January 2017

Quick questions

What type of game is Resident Evil 7: Biohazard?
It is a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom.
Who is the main character?
The player controls Ethan Winters, who is searching for his missing wife.
What makes it different from earlier Resident Evil games?
It returned the series to a survival-horror focus and was the first main Resident Evil game with a first-person perspective.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_7:_Biohazard
    Supports: Core facts about the game’s genre, release year, protagonist, setting, series status, and first-person perspective.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil
    Supports: Series context, including that Resident Evil 7 was a main installment and a return to survival horror.
  3. Capcom — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24kdEVQEic
    Supports: Promotional description of the game’s first-person perspective, setting, and release platform information.
  4. Wikipedia — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_7:_Biohazard
    Supports: Platform list, release date, PS4 VR support, and RE Engine mention.