Resident Evil fans rejoice—the next installment is in full development and slated for release later this year. Capcom officially announced Resident Evil 6 will hit store shelves on Nov. 20 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A PC version will follow.
The survival horror series returns and the latest entry is set 10 years after the events of the Raccoon City incident. The president of the United States has revealed the truth of what took place in hopes it will curb the resurgence in bioterrorist activity. Leon S. Kennedy is due to be by the president’s side, but after the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a president transformed beyond recognition. Meanwhile, Chris Redfield arrives in China, which also faces a bioterrorist attack. Essentially the entire world is overcome by outbreaks.
Resident Evil 6 will mark the first time Leon and Chris come together. They will also be joined by new characters.
“Resident Evil 6 represents a giant stride forward in the evolution of the series,” commented Katsuhiko Ichii, Head of R&D and Global Marketing. “The development team, led by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is working tirelessly to deliver the most impressive Resident Evil title ever both in terms of scope and production values. We are all genuinely excited by the title and cannot wait to share it with the world.”
Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Resident Evil 6 Executive Producer added: “From the outset the team’s intention was to create an experience that delivers a gripping storyline, tense single-player and co-op action all set against a constant theme of horror. We are calling this fusion dramatic horror and are confident it will resonate with both existing fans of the series as well as newcomers.”