25 February 2026

Resident Evil Village Complete Guide

By newsgame


The story of Ethan Winters continues in Resident Evil Village, a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7 that returns to the 1st person perspective. With a solo mission to rescue his family from mysteries and monsters within the mountain regions of Eastern Europe, Ethan will have to use his wits and bravery if he is to survive this cold and dark night.

With so many collectibles, achievements, puzzles, and more, we’ve compiled a complete guide to Resident Evil Village to help you not only reach the end credits with haste but also ensure that you leave nothing behind. With the full base game, Shadows of Rose DLC, and Mercenaries Mode, all found below, you’ll find all the help you need for this terrifying adventure.

  • Walkthrough and Story Missions

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    • Complete Story Walkthrough

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      Resident Evil Village is an absolute blast from start to finish. Although there are many that may argue that the release isn’t nearly as scary as the encounter with the Baker family in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, there are still plenty of heart-racing scares to be found throughout Ethan’s latest adventure. Players that are looking for a little help progressing through the fairly linear release can sift through this complete walkthrough that should help them survive the village and its many dangers.

    • What To Know Before Starting Ethan’s Journey

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      Players that are familiar with Resident Evil 7 will find a very similar experience in Resident Evil Village when it comes to controls, mechanics, and gunplay. That said, there are new weapons for Ethan to collect, enemies to battle, and mechanics to uncover.

      Here’s a look at some tips and tricks players may want to know before diving into the dark and gritty adventure through Resident Evil Village.

    • Puzzles For Each Area

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      There are quite a few puzzles strewn throughout Ethan’s journey, with some of them requiring players to find hidden items or keys to unlock new areas. There are even a few rather complex puzzles that require multiple parts or unlock in stages. Players can use the following guides to find specific items or solve complex puzzles if they are struggling to make it past a specific area.

    • Boss Encounters and How To Beat Them

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      There are a slew of bosses that Ethan will contend with during his journey through the village and the dangerous areas surrounding it. Some of these bosses are pretty straight forward but others require unique mechanics or take a lot of firepower to beat. Here’s a look at the bosses and how to take them down.

    • Game FAQs

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      There are a lot of questions that players may have about Resident Evil Village before starting their adventure. Here’s a look at some of the most common questions, with detailed answers.

  • All Items and Collectibles in Resident Evil Village

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    • Weapons and Attachments

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      There are a handful of weapons for Ethan to collect during his journey through Resident Evil Village. Players will need all the firepower and ammunition they can find to make it through some of the more difficult encounters in the game. Here’s a look at the weapons and attachments available and where to find them.

    • Treasures

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      If players want to utilize The Duke and obtain all of his expensive wares, they’ll need to collect as much money as possible. Thankfully, there are an array of treasures hidden throughout the village and the surrounding area that players can collect to trade for funds. Here’s where to find many of them.

    • All Collectibles in Each Area

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      Completionists and players that are looking to get the most items in their first playthrough will want to keep an eye out for some hidden collectibles, treasures, and other goodies in each area of Resident Evil Village. Here’s a breakdown of each zone and what players will find there.

    • Hunting and Fishing

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      Ethan will need to do some hunting and fishing throughout his adventure to secure certain upgrades. Here’s a look at how to do both, as well as find some rare materials and ingredients.

  • Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose DLC

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    The Shadows of Rose DLC helps tie up some loose ends about the Winters Family storyline and gives players a new and exciting mini-adventure to conquer featuring Ethan’s daughter (now grown up). The following sub-section contains information related specifically to the DLC to help players make their way through Rose’s journey.

    • Shadows Of Rose Puzzles

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      There are quite a few puzzles for players to solve as Rose makes her way through some of Resident Evil Village’s most iconic locations. Here are some solutions to many of the trickier puzzles present.

  • All About Mercenaries Mode

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    Mercenaries Mode is a fun addition to Resident Evil Village that players can hop into to test their skills once they’ve finished with Ethan’s story. The newest DLC, Shadows of Rose, introduces even more characters into the mode, allowing players to tackle waves of enemies as Chris Redfield, Heisenberg, or even Lady Dimitrescu. Here’s all players need to know about playing Mercenaries Mode, including how to achieve those elusive SSS ranks.

  • Miscellaneous Resident Evil Village Trophies and Achievements

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    Resident Evil Village has its fair share of achievements that players can unlock but some of them are much more difficult to obtain than others. Some are even well-hidden and players will need to perform specific tasks if they want to unlock the achievements for themselves. Here’s a look at some of the most sought-after.

  • Awesome Mods and Community Creations

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    Once Resident Evil Village dropped, fans anxiously sifted through the game’s files and began unraveling the title’s inner workings to create their own special mods and creations to add to the adventure. There have been quite a few curious, helpful, and downright hilarious mods that have sprung up as a product. Here’s a showcase featuring some of the best.