Not long from now, Resident Evil Resistance, which is an online multiplayer mode that will come included in Resident Evil 3 remake, will be released worldwide. Although the main game has been covered extensively with trailers and gameplay videos, there are some elements about Resident Evil Resistance that are still unclear. Now, it appears that the upcoming 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer game will contain microtransactions.
This information came from a YouTube video uploaded by user BlackFox2240 that showed Resident Evil Resistance's gameplay. The video revealed that loot boxes are available in the game, and can be purchased using in-game currency.
At the moment, it isn't clear whether the in-game currency can be earned by just playing the game, or if it has to be purchased using real-world money, or both. Additionally, it appears that these loot boxes only contain cosmetic items such as skins, emotes, etc., but this remains to be seen. Unfortunately, Capcom still hasn't confirmed whether Resident Evil Resistance will include microtransactions, so players should take this information with a grain of salt.
Several weeks ago, Capcom revealed two new maps and two playable masterminds for Resident Evil Resistance. The new maps revealed will include a Casino and an Abandoned Park in the upcoming multiplayer game. According to Capcom, the Casino will be filled with slot machines and chips scattered all over the map, while the Abandoned Park will be horror-themed, and players can be tricked by fake park attractions and real enemies by the mastermind.
The new playable masterminds will include Oswell E. Spencer, who is the founder of the Umbrella Corporation, and Alex Wesker, who is the main antagonist in Resident Evil Revelations 2. In Resident Evil Resistance, Spencer is described to use the power of technology such as the Disintegration Field, which will damage players who walk through it. On the other hand, Alex Wesker likes to utilize various traps, that includes a carnivorous plant called Yateveo, to stop survivors. Both Masterminds will definitely introduce unique gameplay and a fun way to torment and bring hell to Martin Sandwich, and the other survivors.
Meanwhile, Capcom confirmed last week that Resident Evil 3 will be getting a playable demo soon. Unfortunately, the studio did not reveal what the demo will cover, but it is likely that it will follow the same format as Resident Evil 2's 30-minute one-shot demo. Moreover, the specific release date of the demo is still shrouded in mystery, but given that Resident Evil 3 is set to launch early next month, the demo could be released anytime.
Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil Resistance will launch on April 3, 2020, for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.