Resident Evil 7 finally arrives on the Nintendo Switch! On May 24, the video game will be accessible on the cloud,announced Capcom, which promises that all DLCs will nevertheless be integrated into this special edition. What does Resident Evil 7 biohazard have in store for us: Cloud Version?
This Switch edition of Resident Evil 7 has nothing to do with the edition marketed on Xbox One, PS4 or PC. Only available on the cloud streaming, this game requires an internet connection to work. To take advantage of this, Japanese players will have to subscribe to Capcom's online service,which costs about 15 euros for a 6-month subscription.
Nintendo Switch: Resident Evil 7 Cloud Version released May 24
Undecideds will first be able to enjoy a free 15-minute demo of the game. This is mainly a way to allow potential players to test their internet connection before making a purchase and download full access to the game (45MB). Since the game depends entirely on an internet connection, it will be difficult for Nintendo Switch players to take Resident Evil 7 with them everywhere. The height for a portable console!
The game is scheduled for release on May 24, 2019 in Japan. At the moment, no announcement has been made about Europe or America. Capcom's online service, which allows the game to run, does not exist. Unsurprisingly, Resident Evil 7 biohazard Cloud Version is not ready to land with us. While waiting for a possible release in France, we invite you to replay Resident Evil Revelations 2, which is already available on the Nintendo Switch.
This isn't the first time a game has streamed on the Nintendo Switch, recall our the conferees of The Verge. On April 4, Phantasy Star Online 2 Cloud landed in Japan for streaming. Interested players can since enjoy it for free. What do you think of Capcom's initiative? Could you fall for a streaming version of a game?