One of the fans' favorite game modes in the Resident Evil franchise will be coming back in Resident Evil Village. Check out all the details of the new The Mercenaries game mode.

MERCENARIES MODE IS BACK IN RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE!

Resident Evil Village will have the fan-favorite The Mercenaries Mode, Capcom confirms during the Resident Evil Village Showcase. The game mode returns after almost a decade of absence after the game mode skipped Resident Evil 7. The last time The Mercenaries Mode appeared in a mainline Resident Evil game was in Resident Evil 6.

The Resident Evil franchise enamors fans with its suspenseful survival horror gameplay. The thrill of surviving against hungry zombies, stuck in a house full of them, created many memorable moments for fans of the series. But sometimes, we just want to blow off some steam and feed these zombies with lead. That's where Mercenaries Mode comes in.

The Mercenaries Mode changes up the Resident Evil formula by giving the player the power to fight back. After feeling helpless for many hours playing the main game, The Mercenaries Mode gives players a nice change of pace. It provides a more arcade-y style of gameplay. Players are dropped off in an area with a weapon, given a goal or objective that they have to accomplish in a set amount of time. This game mode is a lot more frantic, fast-paced, and more focused on action rather than stealth, puzzle-solving, and survival. With how Resident Evil 7 skipped this game mode entirely, it's reassuring to know that Resident Evil Village will be bringing this mode back.

WHAT'S NEW IN MERCENARIES MODE?

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While Resident Evil Village Mercenaries Mode retains the core gameplay loop of previous titles, there are still some new features fans can look forward to. Village‘s new monsters and enemy types will feature in this version, some of which were teased during the Showcase. We even saw some sword-wielding enemies, which is new to the series.

Meanwhile, the Duke's Emporium makes its debut in Resident Evil Village Mercenaries Mode. It serves as the game's gun and supplies shop, where players can purchase new weapons and tools between levels.

Finally, while previous titles required players to finish the main story mode to unlock Mercenaries Mode, there are some indications that Resident Evil Village Mercenaries Mode will be unlocked right off the bat.