Yesterday, Capcom held a brief E3 2021 showcase discussing its existing and upcoming games such as Resident Evil VillageMonster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Stories 2, and The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. Before the presentation, many thought that the event would go heavy on Resident Evil, especially after the success of Resident Evil Village's launch. Unfortunately, Capcom spent the least amount of time talking about the Resident Evil franchise.

The presentation began with Capcom producer Tsuyoshi Kanda thanking fans for their support of Resident Evil Village, and he then proceeded to reveal the release date for Resident Evil Re: Verse. Lastly, an on-screen message revealed that Resident Evil Village is getting a DLC in the future, though Capcom didn't reveal when it will be released or what it will be about. The big question fans probably have now is, what will Resident Evil Village's DLC explore? Here are some possibilities.

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Chris Redfield's Journey in the Village

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Resident Evil Village is mostly played from Ethan Winters' perspective, except towards the end when Chris Redfield takes over. Given that most of Chris's squad survived the whole ordeal, it is interesting to know what they and Chris have been doing behind the scenes as Ethan frantically searches for his daughter in the Village and its surrounding locations. It is worth noting that the entire campaign of Resident Evil 7 was played through Ethan, but Capcom later introduced DLCs to continue the story as Chris. Given this, Resident Evil Village's upcoming DLC could show Chris's perspective and maybe show events that Ethan wasn't able to witness.

Ada Wong Cut Content

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When Capcom released Resident Evil Village's DLC Trauma Pack, some players were able to unearth artwork suggesting that series veteran Ada Wong was cut from the game. However, there is also a possibility that Capcom placed that artwork in the Trauma Pack to tease Ada's return via the upcoming DLC. It is worth remembering that Ada Wong appeared as a playable character in a DLC expansion for Resident Evil 6, so it wouldn't be unlikely if Capcom does the same for Resident Evil Village.

As for how Ada could be involved in Resident Evil Village, it isn't easy to pinpoint right now. Resident Evil Village barely has any connections to characters before Resident Evil 7, except for Chris Redfield. Maybe an Ada Wong DLC could further tie the latest game to its predecessor or set up what lies ahead. It's also worth mentioning that, since development just started, this cut content may be used in a way other than what was originally planned.

The Origins of the Village

One of the biggest mysteries in Resident Evil Village is the village itself and its origins. Right at the start of the game, most of the village's residents revere and worship Mother Miranda. Sure, Miranda may have taken villagers from time to time to sacrifice them, but for the most part, it is implied that they are all living in a twisted harmony together. However, just before Ethan Winters arrived, the village was suddenly attacked by Lycans, leaving many confused about why Miranda decided to attack them. Maybe the DLC could explore the village before everything went to hell and even show why Mother Miranda turned on them, with the DLC also potentially giving players even more of the fan-favorite Lady Dimitrescu.

The Return of Jill Valentine

Resident Evil fans last saw Jill Valentine in 2020's remake of Resident Evil 3 and 2012's Resident Evil Revelations. However, in the franchise timeline, Jill Valentine was last seen in Resident Evil 5 after being held against her will by Albert Wesker. Since then, the only information about her was that she remains in BSAA's labs to undergo rehabilitation. Given that Jill Valentine is still one of the most popular characters in Resident Evil, many are anticipating her return. While unlikely, there is a minute chance that she could appear in Resident Evil Village's DLC, especially since Jill's voice actor from the RE3 remake also provided voice work for Daniella Dimitescu.

While Jill has no direct involvement in-game, she still has one connection in Resident Evil Village: Chris Redfield. It is worth remembering that Chris and Jill were the first-ever playable characters in the Resident Evil series, and succeeding games highlighted the partnership between them. Given that Resident Evil Village revealed that Chris is not a villain, it would be interesting to see Jill appear in the DLC as a setup for her possible return in a future Resident Evil game.

Resident Evil Village is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. A DLC is currently in development.

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