As the Resident Evil announcement stream's debut on January 21 draws ever closer, it seems fans are more than ready for a new entry in the coveted horror franchise. The event, which will mostly surround this year's Resident Evil Village, promises to have some tantalizing surprises for franchise veterans, with a rumored multiplayer spin-off and perhaps even the heavily-leaked remake of Resident Evil 4 potentially showing up.
Xbox owners who want to get in on the action during Resident Evil's stint in the spotlight later this week are in luck, with Microsoft currently holding a massive sale on the franchise. Ranging from the earliest games in the series to the more contemporary additions, the sale offers several hard to pass up deals, including marking Resident Evil 7's Gold Edition down from $39.99 to $19.99.
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The Gold Edition includes the base game, the Banned Footage Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 DLCs, and the End of Zoe chapter, making it a perfect introduction to the later Resident Evil timeline prior to the release of Resident Evil 8. Other deals see the recent Resident Evil remakes discounted significantly, with Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield's adventure through Racoon City Police Department in Resident Evil 2 coming in at $15.99 for a base copy and $19.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Meanwhile, Jill Valentine's revamped battle against Nemesis in Resident Evil 3 comes in at $19.79, with the more expansive Racoon City Edition clocking in at $31.99.
For those who are caught up on the later entries in the series but want to dive back into the classics, Resident Evil 0 is available for $4.99 or in a pack with the remake of the first Resident Evil, with the bundle going for $9.99. Those wanting some of the more action-heavy titles can also purchase Resident Evil 4, 5, or 6 separately for $7.99 or invest in a bundle of the three games which is priced at $23.79. Finally, players can also pick up Resident Evil Revelations and Resident Evil Revelations 2, with the former costing $7.99 and the latter $11.99. As with the other bundle, they can also be purchased together for $15.99.
Whether a new fan looking to find out what all the hype's about or a seasoned veteran wanting to return to the classics, the sale is sure to entice many to return to the series in the wake of what's looking to be an action-packed showcase this Thursday. Early rumors are already painting the broadcast out to be a big moment for the Resident Evil franchise, with it potentially confirming a release date for the upcoming 8th mainline entry as well as some long-rumored projects. Regardless, the Xbox sale will conclude on January 25.
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