Resident Evil Village continues Ethan Winters' story as he searches a snow-covered European village for his kidnapped daughter, encountering a cast of monstrous lords ruling over twisted territories. It keeps the first-person perspective of its predecessor while leaning into a more varied, almost gothic fairy-tale atmosphere.

Combat is more generous with ammunition than before, supporting a mix of tense stealth, shootouts, and a few striking boss confrontations across distinct areas. A returning merchant lets players upgrade weapons between encounters, balancing horror pacing with steady character progression.