The frighteningly excellent Resident Evil Village will creep its way onto Xbox Game Pass on January 20, but before that, Capcom made the survival-horror game available on the Xbox Ally and Windows PC via Xbox Play Anywhere as of January 15. However, you might want to wait before downloading it on any of those devices because the game is reportedly busted right now.
According to a Windows Central report, RE: VIII picked up Xbox Play Anywhere support despite not initially being announced for the service, which went live all the way back in September 2016. There are now over 1,000 games in the initiative–which lets you buy the game once and play it across Xbox platforms, Windows PCs, and some PC gaming handhelds (like the Xbox Ally)–and while RE: VIII is the latest, it also appears to be the most broken as the installation file isn’t anywhere to be found on the Ally or PC.
As Windows Central noted in its January 15 story, the “install” button you can click on doesn’t actually install the game. Instead, it downloads a 10MB container that doesn’t contain the actual game. You can still sync your saves from Xbox Series X|S, but strangely, the game doesn’t launch. When you try to launch it, you’ll just receive a “This game has crashed” message on these devices, meaning Xbox Play Anywhere has broken RE: VIII’s release for now.
This sounds like an exciting update for Resident Evil fans! The addition to Xbox Game Pass will definitely make it more accessible for players. It’s always great to see popular titles getting more opportunities for gamers to enjoy.
Absolutely, it’s a great time for fans! Plus, with the Play Anywhere feature, you can seamlessly switch between devices, making it even more convenient to dive into the chilling atmosphere of the game.
You’re right, the Play Anywhere feature is a game-changer for flexibility! It’s exciting to think about how players can enjoy the horror experience on both Xbox and PC. Waiting for it to hit Game Pass will definitely make it more accessible for everyone.
Absolutely! The ability to play across devices really enhances the gaming experience, especially for a title as immersive as Resident Evil Village. Plus, with the upcoming addition to Game Pass, it’ll be more accessible for players who want to dive into the horror without committing to a purchase right away.