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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a 2017 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a 2017 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom. It is a main entry in the Resident Evil series and follows Ethan Winters as he searches for his missing wife in a derelict plantation occupied by an infected family. The game returned the series to a stronger survival-horror focus and was the first main Resident Evil title to use a first-person perspective.

Gameplay

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard emphasizes exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat against enemies in a confined horror setting. Its first-person perspective was a notable change for the main series.

Plot

The game follows Ethan Winters as he investigates the disappearance of his wife and enters a dangerous plantation home. There he encounters an infected family and other threats.

Development and release

Capcom developed and published the game for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Sources identify the game as using the RE Engine and releasing in January 2017.

Series significance

The game is widely described as a return to the franchise’s survival horror roots after the more action-focused entries that preceded it. It also introduced first-person gameplay to the mainline series.

Key facts

  • It is a 2017 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom.
  • The game is a main installment in the Resident Evil series.
  • Players control Ethan Winters as he searches for his long-missing wife.
  • The story takes place at a derelict plantation occupied by an infected family.
  • It was the first main Resident Evil game to use a first-person view.

Frequently asked questions

What type of game is Resident Evil 7: Biohazard?
It is a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom.
Who is the main character?
The player controls Ethan Winters, who is searching for his missing wife.
When was it released?
It was released in January 2017.
What platforms was it released on?
It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
What makes it different from earlier Resident Evil games?
It returned the series to a survival-horror focus and was the first main Resident Evil game with a first-person perspective.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_7:_Biohazard
    Supports: Core facts about the game’s genre, release year, protagonist, setting, series status, and first-person perspective.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil
    Supports: Series context, including that Resident Evil 7 was a main installment and a return to survival horror.
  3. Capcom — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24kdEVQEic
    Supports: Promotional description of the game’s first-person perspective, setting, and release platform information.
  4. Wikipedia — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_7:_Biohazard
    Supports: Platform list, release date, PS4 VR support, and RE Engine mention.