Capcom's Resident Evil Village became available on Xbox Play Anywhere for Windows PC and Xbox Ally on January 15, 2026, ahead of its Xbox Game Pass debut. However, technical glitches prevent proper installation and gameplay on these platforms. The issues highlight ongoing challenges with Microsoft's cross-play service.
On January 15, 2026, Capcom added support for Xbox Play Anywhere to Resident Evil Village, allowing players to access the 2021 survival-horror title on Windows PCs and the Xbox Ally handheld. This initiative, launched by Microsoft in September 2016, now encompasses over 1,000 games, enabling purchases to work across Xbox consoles, PCs, and compatible handhelds.
Despite the excitement, early reports indicate significant problems. According to Windows Central, selecting the install option downloads only a 10MB container file without the full game. Attempts to launch it result in a crash message stating 'This game has crashed.' Save syncing from Xbox Series X|S functions, but the core experience remains inaccessible on these devices.
Resident Evil Village, released in May 2021 as a sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, follows protagonist Ethan Winters in his search for his kidnapped daughter amid mutant creatures in a remote village. GameSpot awarded it a 9/10 rating, with reviewer Phil Hornshaw praising it as 'an intelligent reintroduction of the best action elements of Resident Evil.' The game is widely available on platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation systems, Xbox consoles, PC, Apple devices like iPad and iPhone, and Xbox Game Pass for subscribers.
The full Game Pass integration is scheduled for January 20, 2026. This glitch may not impact all users but points to refinement needs for Xbox Play Anywhere with newer additions. Meanwhile, the series continues with Resident Evil Requiem set for release on February 26, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
