Resident Evil 6
| Resident Evil 6 | |
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Director(s) | Eiichiro Sasaki |
| Producer(s) | Hiroyuki Kobayashi Yoshiaki Hirabayashi |
| Designer(s) | Jiro Taoka |
| Composer(s) | Akihiko Narita |
| Series | Resident Evil |
| Engine | MT Framework |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Dramatic horror[1][notes 1] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer, Cooperative |
Resident Evil 6, known in Japan as Biohazard 6 (バイオハザード6), is an upcoming dramatic horror video game developed and published by Capcom and scheduled for release on November 20, 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and at a later date for Microsoft Windows.[2]
Storyline
The year is 2013 and U.S. President Adam Benford has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the 1998 Raccoon City Destruction Incident in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence in bioterrorist activity.[3] Due to be by the President’s side is his personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest decision ever. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris Redfield arrives in the fictional city of Lanshiang (based on Hong Kong), itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack.[4] With no country safe from these attacks and the ensuing outbreaks, the entire world’s population is united by a common fear that there is no hope left.[5]
Development
Concept development of the game began soon after the release of Resident Evil 5, and began full development in 2010. An official trailer was released on January 19, 2012.[6]
The development of the game is led by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, who is stated by Capcom to be aiming to "deliver the most impressive Resident Evil title ever both in terms of scope and production values." Capcom also noted that the game is meant to be "a giant stride forward in the evolution of the series."[7] In the updated trailer featuring introductions from the producers and director, the game has a development staff of more than 600, making it Capcom's biggest production to date.[8]
Demo
A playable demo of Resident Evil 6 is currently scheduled for release on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace on September 5, 2012.[9] 60 days early access to the demo will also be included with the Xbox 360 version of Dragon's Dogma, granting owners access on July 3, 2012.[10]
Notes
References
- ^ YouTube: Resident Evil 6 – Producer comments
- ^ The Filtered Lens, ‘Resident Evil 6′ Announced! And a Trailer Too! (January 20, 2012), Retrieved on January 20, 2012,
- ^ "Fresh details and new screens for Resident Evil 6". Capcom. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ^ "Resident Evil 6 launch".
- ^ Capcom-unity.com "Resident Evil 6 confirmed with lengthy, amazing trailer". Capcom.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Staff, IGN, Debut trailer for RE 6 (January 19, 2012), IGN, Retrieved on January 19, 2012.
- ^ Otero, Jose (January 20, 2012). "OP-ED: Why There May Be No Hope Left for Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City". 1UP.com. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
- ^ http://www.computerandvideogames.com/333446/resident-evil-6-capcoms-largest-scale-production-ever/
- ^ Scammell, David (January 31, 2012). "Xbox 360 Dragon's Dogma includes access to Resident Evil 6 demo". Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- ^ Scammell, David (January 31, 2012). "Xbox 360 Dragon's Dogma includes access to Resident Evil 6 demo". Retrieved January 31, 2012.
External links
- NoHopeLeft.com
- Official Japanese website Template:Ja icon
- Official Capcom website
- Official Resident Evil website
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