[UPD] PlayStation is promoting a (bad) Resident Evil rip-off

2026-01-10 04:10, by Thibaut

Update on January 10, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.

PlayStation has finally removed the trailer for Ebola Village from its YouTube channel. However, the game's page is still up in the PlayStation Store. The PS5 version is scheduled for release on January 23, 2026.

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It seems like a long time ago when the major console manufacturers used to keep an eye on the origin of the games coming to their platforms. Nowadays, it's not uncommon to see scams and other rip-offs popping up on the various online stores.

This week, PlayStation is promoting a game called Ebola Village on its YouTube channel. Scheduled for release on January 23 on PS5 and PS4, this absolutely hideous title makes no secret of its "inspiration" from Resident Evil Village. From the font used for its name to its first-person action set in a village, the game's intentions are immediately clear. The video thumbnail was even created using AI.

Internet users have been quick to mock Ebola Village in the comments. So far, the trailer has a ratio of 995 likes to 1,927 dislikes. This title by indie_games_studio, has been available on PC since May 13, 2025.