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Xbox One Achievement Image Points to Potential New DLC For ‘Resident Evil 2’ Remake?
So, that mysterious new achievement for Resident Evil 2 that relates to Jill Valentine? Turns out that there’s more to it on the Xbox One achievements side.
The folks at RelyOnHorror did a bit of investigating, and found out that the image used for the achievement (which unlike Steam or PS4 achievements, are full images and not cropped squares) has Jill talking to RE2‘s Robert Kendo. This isn’t just some image that Capcom cobbled together, either. Robert appears to have more wounds on his face than what he initially has in the game, for one.
This all seems to point to Capcom cooking up a new DLC for the game, even after they had claimed that the DLC was finished. It also seems to be Capcom’s way to getting more players hyped for Resident Evil 3: Nemesis next year. Want further proof? A new demo has appeared on the Microsoft Store.
You can find a rebranded demo for Resident Evil 2 call the R.P.D. demo. From all appearances, it’s the same “One-Shot” demo that was released for the game last year. Only this time, it has the time limit removed.
Does this all mean that we’re in for a RE2 surprise tonight at The Game Awards? Remember, Geoff Keighly only said that no RE3 was going to be at the show. We’ll see tonight.
Publisher Lyrical Games has announced that One More Level’s first-person Souls-like Valor Mortis will arrive October 13 on PlayStation 5,the Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. Those itching to get a chance to play the game ahead of its launch can check out the demo that’s available now on Steam.
The demo includes two chapters: Chapter 1: Revival introduces the core combat system on a ravaged battlefield. The second chapter is a brand new midgame level where players use William’s transmutation powers to traverse a destroyed bridge to the Lighthouse, with a steeper difficulty curve that previews what’s ahead.
Set in a supernatural reimagining of 19th-century Europe, Valor Mortis casts players as William, a resurrected soldier of the Grande Armée who wields both Napoleonic-era weaponry and devastating supernatural powers. Guided by Napoleon’s disembodied voice, you must traverse ravaged battlefields, sprawling mountains, and European-inspired cities consumed by a grotesque, continent-wide plague — the same corruption that pulses through William’s veins and gave him life.
The new trailer places the relationship between William and his Emperor, Napoleon, front and center. It marks Napoleon’s first appearance in the game, portrayed by César Award-winning actor Vincent Cassel, as he warns William of his newfound abilities and poses a question to players: what would you sacrifice for power?
As this is a Souls-like, you’ll experience challenging, stamina-and-skill-based combat designed to feel threatening and immersive. Every death is a stepping stone to mastery as you perfect your ability to parry blows, dash out of harm’s way, and deliver ravaging, visceral finishers. You’ll also make use of William’s newfound mobility to outrun and flank Napoleon’s plague-ridden Eternal Guard in Metroidvania-style exploration. Progress carefully, uncover environmental secrets, and survive the rotting remnants of an endless war.