Resident Evil Village third person mode: how to get it
Yes, you can play Resident Evil Village (RE8) in 3rd person, but not in the base game, which is first person only. Third Person Mode comes with the Winters' Expansion DLC, released in October 2022, and covers the whole main campaign; the Gold Edition already includes it. Once you have it, you choose third person when you start a new game.
Steps
- Buy the Winters' Expansion DLC, or the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, on your platform's store.
- Download and install the DLC, then launch the game.
- In the main menu, open the Winters' Expansion section and select Third Person Mode.
- Start a new campaign. Your existing first-person saves stay as they are.
What changes in third person
- You see Ethan over the shoulder, which makes dodging and spacing easier and lets you see more around you.
- The story, enemies and puzzles stay the same.
- Many players find the game less tense in third person, since first person was designed for horror.
FAQ
What else is in the Winters' Expansion?
It also adds Shadows of Rose, a story epilogue starring Rose Winters, and new content for The Mercenaries mode.
What is the difference between Village and Village Gold Edition?
The Gold Edition is the base game plus the Winters' Expansion DLC, so it includes third-person mode and Shadows of Rose.
Can Resident Evil 7 be played in third person?
Not officially. RE7 is first person only; the third-person setups you may see online rely on unofficial PC mods.
Do I still need a third-person mod for Resident Evil Village?
No. Fan mods for PC existed before the DLC, but the official Third Person Mode is the supported way now and works on consoles too.