The most recent Resident Evil Village gameplay trailer seemingly confirmed the upcoming horror title will boast a Photo Mode. Throughout the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One console generation, Photo Mode grew into quite the phenomenon. This shift occurred in large part due to titles from Sony's first-party studios, especially since the hardware manufacturer baked screenshot-taking options into the DualShock 4 with its "Share" button.
Despite the possibilities, very few horror games have opted to give Photo Mode its due. The likes of Days Gone put the functionality to good use, sure, but Capcom's recent Resident Evil entries - remakes included - essentially ignored the hype surrounding video game photography. The feature's absence is understandable, though; how many great photo opportunities crop up in Resident Evil's enclosed spaces? No wants to pause and fiddle with contrast, light settings, and depth of field when Nemesis is hot on Jill Valentine's heels. Or do they?
Previous Resident Evil adventures may not have taken advantage of all that video game photography on offer, but there's reason to believe Capcom will give it a try with RE Village. Said reason comes courtesy of the PS4 Pro gameplay trailer released last week, which at one point includes a button prompt reading, "Skip/Photo Mode." As spotted by MP1st, the prompt appears near the end of the video during Lady Dimitrescu's phone call cutscene. Presumably, hitting the "Options" button on DualShock 4 allows players to either skip the cutscene or pause for a few snapshots. The following screenshot features the button prompt at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
The timing of the Photo Mode prompt suggests that unlike the mode's use in other games, players will be able to take screenshots during cutscenes. As of now, though, this is mere speculation since Capcom has yet to formally confirm the mode's existence. It, thus, seems as if such a reveal may have been unintentional.
Capcom could officially announce Photo Mode in the near future at this month's Resident Evil Showcase event. The publisher teased the digital showcase in a press release a couple of weeks ago; however, details such as a date and time for the forthcoming showcase presently remains under lock and key.
Resident Evil Village hits PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on May 7.
Source: MP1st