Another abandoned development build of the acclaimed title Resident Evil 7 has been compiled and ported to PC by enthusiasts, and is now available for download on Nexus Mods. This build dates from April 7, 2017, one week later than the previously revealed March 30 version, with original files intended for PlayStation 4 development kits.
The developer responsible for the port, Thekempy, stated that the newly released version runs more stably, fixes critical issues, and rebalances item distribution. This stage is considered to be from when HexaDrive was still handling the project, before Capcom took it back and handed it over to their internal team for a complete overhaul.
This build retains the full support system. After completing challenges such as clearing areas and destroying Mr. Everywhere statues, players can earn "Umbrella Points" to purchase ammo and medicine, upgrade weapons, or enhance Chris Redfield's passive skills at terminals. Killing special enemies called "White Molded" would also reduce the overall toxicity infection level in the current area, altering survival conditions, but this mechanic did not make it into the final version.
AestheticGamer stated that the maze area was once expanded from "Lucas Land" to "Lucas World," featuring an overall dark and crazy amusement park theme. This mod requires a legitimate copy of Resident Evil 7 and is compatible with both the legacy and ray-tracing versions of the PC game. Thekempy is currently attempting to restore the more severely damaged January 2017 build.