Resident Evil - Timeline
Friday10th Jan 2020
News Resident Evil 3 Ditches Mercenaries Mode, Choice Events, and Extra Endings
Run or fight?
While Resident Evil 2 was a remake that remained impressively faithful to the source material, Capcom has already gone on record stating that it'll be making some big changes to its next survival horror remake. Resident Evil 3 comes to PlayStation 4 in less than three months, but it does indeed look like the experience is going to be...
Wednesday8th Jan 2020
News Development on Resident Evil 3 PS4 Remake Is Almost Complete, Say Producers
Capcom promising no delays
The turnaround on Resident Evil 3 seems insanely fast, doesn't it? The follow-up to the excellent remake of Resident Evil 2 is scheduled to arrive just over a year later, which feels very quick. A lot of the groundwork for this next instalment will have come from 2019's entry, but it's still an impressive achievement...
Wednesday1st Jan 2020
Game of the Year #1 - Resident Evil 2
Remaking mastery
Capcom has been on an absolute tear this generation. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Monster Hunter: World and Devil May Cry 5 filled the PlayStation 4's library with hit after hit over the past three years, but the Japanese publisher's crowning achievement is a step above the rest in more ways than one. Resident Evil 2 magnificently...
Saturday21st Dec 2019
News This Is What Resident Evil 3's Jill Valentine Looks Like in Real-Life
Seeing STARS
Capcom’s spunky new RE Engine is some of the best-looking technology in games, with character models being among its highlights. As with most recent Resident Evil games, the upcoming Resident Evil 3 Remake is leveraging the likeness of a real-world model for protagonist Jill Valentine – and star Sasha Zotova has been confirmed as...
Thursday12th Dec 2019
News Resident Evil 2 Xbox Achievement All But Confirms DLC Is Incoming
Chasing Jill
Update: The achievement in question has just gone live on the Xbox One version of Resident Evil 2, and due to the way that system works for the team in green, we can confidently say that some sort of downloadable content isn't too far off. An image is associated with every earnable achievement on the console, which can be then used as a...
Wednesday11th Dec 2019
Talking Point Should Capcom Remake Resident Evil 4?
What're ya developin?
Resident Evil 2 has already proven to be incredibly lucrative for Japanese publisher Capcom. After shipping over four million copies just a month into the game's time on the market, it's clear why the Osaka-based company already has Resident Evil 3 in the works for 2020. The remakes capitalize on that sweet PSone nostalgia to...
Tuesday10th Dec 2019
News Resident Evil 3 Collector's Edition Gets a Jill Valentine Statue and Raccoon City Map
GameStop exclusive
Now that Resident Evil 3 is officially announced with a release date, the floodgates are opening on the wider media surrounding the game. Screenshots have gone up close and personal with the likes of Jill Valentine and Nemesis itself, but here's the real meat and potatoes: the title's collector's edition.
Rumour Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remakes Originally Planned as One Package
RE2 was delayed by a year
Resident Evil 3 has now been officially revealed to the world following weeks of rumours and leaks, but according to Kinda Funny's Imran Khan, the remake was originally planned to release alongside this year's Resident Evil 2 in a single package. Yeah, we're just as surprised as you are. Speaking after reacting to Sony's...
News Resident Evil 3 Screenshots Look Terrifyingly Incredible
STTAARRRSS
Resident Evil 3 is now officially a video game known to the public. Thank god for that! The title's reveal trailer was rather impressive, but the new set of screenshots that have been released alongside it could look even better. Focusing on classic characters such as Jill Valentine, Nemesis, and Brad Vickers, they're more than worth a...
News Resident Evil 3 Returns to Raccoon City This 3rd April on PS4
Seeing STARS
Yes, it’s real – and it’s coming quicker than you think. Resident Evil 3, the subject of much speculation for months now, will release on the PlayStation 4 from 3rd April, 2020. As with the PSone original, it will once again see you assume the role of Jill Valentine, as you attempt to make a desperate escape from Raccoon City. Of...
Thursday5th Dec 2019
News Resident Evil 3 Remake Skips The Game Awards, Fuelling State of Play Rumours
No plans to do with the game
Some very, very interesting news is making its way out of Geoff Keighley's Reddit AMA concerning The Game Awards next week. The all but confirmed Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remake for PlayStation 4 will not be appearing at the show, with the host stating: "There are no plans (never were) to do anything with Resident Evil 3...
Wednesday4th Dec 2019
News Could Multiplayer Spin-Off Project Resistance Be a Resident Evil 3 Pack-In?
Persist to resist
Here’s a doozy of a rumour for you: could Project Resistance – the lousy looking Resident Evil multiplayer spin-off – ship alongside the heavily rumoured Resident Evil 3 remake? Yesterday, cover art for a PlayStation 4 edition of the aforementioned PSone title appeared in the PlayStation Store’s database, but it was...
Random Genius Resident Evil 2 Mod Replaces Mr. X with God of War's Kratos
Mr. Axe
We don't get to see mods very often on Planet PlayStation, but you have to admit they can be pretty darn cool. A benefit of playing games on PC is being able to utilise mods for certain titles, or even create your own, and they can dramatically change the experience in all sorts of ways. One game that's seen quite a lot of activity in this...
Tuesday3rd Dec 2019
News Jill Valentine Looks a Lot Different in Resident Evil 3 Remake
Be my Valentine
If the recent leaks are to be believed -- and let's face it, they seem pretty darn legit -- then this is probably what Jill Valentine looks like in the yet-to-be-officially-announced remake of Resident Evil 3. Much like Leon and Claire in the excellent Resident Evil 2 remake, Jill's been given a more realistic looking overhaul. This...
News Resident Evil 3 Remake Is the Gaming Industry's Worst Kept Secret
Covers and key art leak
Resident Evil 3’s long-rumoured remake is, well, real. The game – which is expected to be officially announced at The Game Awards next week – has appeared in the PlayStation Store’s database, complete with cover art assets showcasing Jill Valentine, Carlos Oliveira, and the Nemesis. As is standard for the Biohazard...
Friday22nd Nov 2019
Rumour Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Will Stomp to PS4 Next Year
Announcement apparently imminent
Update: Adding further fuel to the fire, VGC has reported that it's been told by a "number of sources" that a Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remake is in production and is scheduled for release next year. Eurogamer then corroborates the news by stating it has also heard word of the project. "Sources close to its...
Thursday14th Nov 2019
News Mystery Resident Evil 2 Steam Achievement Sparks DLC Speculation
But we'd advise caution
So, Steam users have spotted a recently added achievement for Resident Evil 2. Said achievement is a mystery at the time of writing -- it's just a placeholder that suggests Capcom is about to release something. Some are speculating that it may be a sign of future downloadable content. What's more, the game's files on PC...
Tuesday29th Oct 2019
News Resident Evil 2 Voice Actress Wants Remakes of Code Veronica X and Dino Crisis
"I'd love to do it"
Every man, woman, and their dog seems to be piping up about what remakes they'd like to see Capcom do next. Following the success of Resident Evil 2 and Onimusha: Warlords, the Japanese publisher has gone on record stating that it plans on bringing back some long lost IPs, and here's another for the list. Claire Redfield voice...
Friday4th Oct 2019
News Resident Evil Brings Horror to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in November
Knock knock open up the door, it's real
Capcom is bringing Resident Evil to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in November, and we've gotta say, it's doing it in style. Not only will Leon and Claire skins be up for grabs, but you'll be able to dress the Handler as Mr. X. Absolutely unreal stuff. You can stare in disbelief at the trailer above. It also...
Saturday14th Sep 2019
News Silly Speculation Suggests Project Resistance Is a Multiplayer Mode for Resident Evil 3 Remake
Announcement trailer hides a clue
People really, really want a remake of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, don't they? We mean, we most certainly do too off the back of the success of the Resident Evil 2 remake, but this story is just a little bit too ridiculous. Forum chatter on the popular ResetEra suggests that the recently announced
Thursday12th Sep 2019
News Resident Evil Spin-Off Project Resistance May Break Some Hearts
Outbreak this ain't
Capcom’s been raining down hype for its Resident Evil-themed multiplayer spin-off Project Resistance, but it doesn’t look like you’ll need an Umbrella. While the forecast was uncertain when the Japanese publisher teased the title earlier in the month, its Tokyo Game Show 2019 blowout is sure to (out)break a few hearts –...
Monday9th Sep 2019
News Project Resistance Teaser Trailer Reveals a Co-Op Resident Evil Shooter
More details at Tokyo Game Show
The debut teaser trailer for Project Resistance has arrived, and as expected, it's a "team-based survival horror experience". Capcom began teasing the next Resident Evil title a little while ago, with many deducing it to be a co-op spin-off of some kind. Turns out everyone was right. Project Resistance is set to...
Thursday29th Aug 2019
News New Resident Evil Game Looks Like a Co-Op Spin-Off
Outbreak is back?
Earlier today, Capcom teased 'Project Resistance' -- a new title in the Resident Evil series. As you'd expect, speculation was rampant almost immediately. Is it Resident Evil 8? Resident Evil 3 Remake? Something completely new? We don't have concrete answers yet, but fresh evidence does suggest that Project Resistance is some kind...
News New Resident Evil Being Teased as Project Resistance
First trailer coming soon
Capcom has sort of announced the next Resident Evil game. This new teaser site, hinting at something called Project Resistance, looks like it's setting up for the big reveal of Resident Evil 8. Details are slim, but we do know that the first teaser trailer will be released on 9th September. Project Resistance will also be...
Tuesday21st May 2019
News Everyone's Favourite Resident Evil Game Somehow Tops Nine Million Sales
How many?!
Ahh, Resident Evil 6. This was everyone's favourite entry in the survival horror franchise, right? Wait, what? Oh... Well people sure did buy a lot of copies anyway. The controversial title has just topped a staggering nine million lifetime sales as of 31st March 2019. Made up of 7.3 million sales across PS3 and Xbox 360, and 1.7 million...
Tuesday16th Apr 2019
News Is Capcom Teasing a Resident Evil 3 Remake?
A new Nemesis
Resident Evil 2 is one of the best games of the year, and it’s left fans of the franchise begging publisher Capcom for a remake of the third game in the series. Of course, there’s no definitive proof of that just yet – but a seemingly innocuous tweet from the horror franchise’s official Twitter account has certainly set the...
Wednesday27th Feb 2019
News Resident Evil 2 Shuffles Over 4 Million Copies Shipped
Making a killing
The recent Resident Evil 2 remake has been a bit of a home run, hasn't it? The PlayStation 4 retelling of Capcom's beloved PSone horror title is a great reimagining for a modern audience, and it's been heaped with deserved praise from more or less everyone. It seems to be selling well too -- the publisher announced last month that...
Saturday16th Feb 2019
DLC Review Resident Evil 2's The Ghost Survivors Brings the Toughest Tests Yet to Raccoon City
Brutal difficulty and little story
It's hard to argue with free, but is this really the type of content we were hoping for from Resident Evil 2 post-launch? The Ghost Survivors was pitched as three non-canon 'what if' scenarios that focused on characters we've never had the chance to play as before, but in practice, they're really anything but. No...
Friday15th Feb 2019
News The Ghost Survivors Free Update for Resident Evil 2 Is Available Now on PS4
Zombies, zombies everywhere
Capcom has today released The Ghost Survivors, a free update to its excellent Resident Evil 2 remake. It introduces three brand new scenarios starring some of the main game's minor characters, exploring "what if" storylines that introduce new challenges. The publisher has released a new trailer for the complimentary...
Tuesday29th Jan 2019
News Resident Evil 2 Players Picked Leon Kennedy's Campaign First
Must be the hair
A whopping 80 per cent of Resident Evil 2 players started their journey in Raccoon City with Leon Kennedy, statistics from the series’ official website have revealed. Capcom’s scarily deep stat-tracking site reveals that thus far the campaign has been completed 500k times with the floppy-haired rookie cop, while Claire...
