Capcom Game Studio Vancouver Teams Up with Epic Games to Use Unreal Engine 4 for Upcoming Projects
Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, the development studio behind the acclaimed Dead Rising® franchise, will begin working with Epic Games to utilize Unreal Engine 4 for its upcoming projects. More details on these as yet unannounced future games will be available at a later date. In addition, Capcom Game Studio Vancouver is actively hiring for a variety of development positions to expand its team and welcomes talented professionals who are familiar with the popular game engine and have the desire to create incredible new gameplay experiences.
“We have some ambitious visions for where we want to take our next games and while our previous proprietary engine served the needs for the projects at the time, shifting to Unreal Engine 4 delivers the right tools for our future direction,” said Joe Nickolls, Studio Director of Capcom Game Studio Vancouver. “Not only will we be developing on a powerful and versatile platform, we’ll also work closely with the team at Epic to maximize the capabilities of the latest and greatest technology. Using this industry leading engine also allows us to quickly integrate new talent onto our projects so that we can focus on pioneering new world class entertainment.”
For more information on Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, including available positions, please visit capcomvancouver.com.
Resident Evil Origins Collection Now Available in North America, Launch Trailer
Resident Evil Origins Collection now available in North America, Resident Evil 0 is also out digitally
Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the release of Resident Evil 0, which can be enjoyed in both physical and digital formats beginning today. Experience an introduction to the origin stories that started it all with Resident Evil Origins Collection, a physical disc product that contains remastered versions of both Resident Evil 0 and the critically-acclaimed Resident Evil. This retail bundle is available starting today across North America on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system for USD 39.99. The bundle will also be available at European retail from January 22 on these platforms as well as Windows PC. Resident Evil 0 is also available to purchase from today as a standalone digital download for EUR 19.99 / GBP 14.99 / USD 19.99 MSRP on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC.
Resident Evil 0 takes the fear-inducing atmosphere from the original 2002 release and transforms it with stunning new HD visuals, improved sound, widescreen support, an optional modernized control system and more. A prequel to the original Resident Evil, the title offers newcomers and series fans the chance to revisit the story of what really happened before the iconic Mansion Incident that was the catalyst for the entire Resident Evil saga.
New to this version of the game, Wesker Mode is unlocked when the main campaign is completed. In this mode, players can experience the game playing as Resident Evil's infamous villain, Albert Wesker, wielding the powerful abilities he gained from the Uroboros virus in later games, alongside rookie cop Rebecca Chambers in an alternate costume.