Capcom, a worldwide developer and publisher of games have confirmed that their release of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is now available to purchase in North America today, with the Australian release due on the 22nd March and the European release date set as the 23rd March 2012. The game will be available for the Playstation 3 and XBox360, while the PC release will be released a little bit later on the 18th May.
A collaboration between Capcom and Slant Six Games, Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City takes this well known series in a completely new direction. A third person team based shooter experience set within the dark and sinisterResident Evil universe, the title is a reinterpretation of the events depicted in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. The setting of the Resident Evil universe intends to provide a rich backdrop to the action and also a unique and thrilling “Triple threat battle”.
Zombies and Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W’s) add to the mix as players not only compete against an opposing squad but also tackle this third unpredictable element, creating a brand new style of gameplay. Expect the return of original Resident Evil enemies, iconic landmarks and fan favorite characters, including Leon S. Kennedy, who as a rookie police officer in Raccoon City is on your hit list to eliminate.
For those who want some more details on the game, below is a brief blurb on the game and its improvements provided in the announcement:
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City features a compelling single player campaign mode where players take on the role of a member of the Umbrella Security Service, competing against all the forces at play in an attempt to destroy all evidence of Umbrella’s involvement in the t-Virus outbreak. The title will also deliver a brutal online competitive multiplayer experience. Players can engage in an eight player team versus battle across four different online modes, choosing to take the side of Umbrella or the opposing government forces, the US Spec Ops. An additional versus mode exclusive to Xbox 360 – Nemesis Mode, will be available to download at launch for 320 Microsoft Points.
Capcom will support the release of Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City with a DLC offering via the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® that expands gamers’ experience of the events unfolding in Raccoon City. At launch gamers will be able to download brand new costumes for each member of the Umbrella squad for 240 Microsoft Points and $2.99/ £2.39 / €2.99 on the PlayStation®Network. Arriving shortly after will be the US Spec Ops Mission, available for consumers to download on 11th April totally free of charge. Experience the horrors of Raccoon City through the eyes of the good guys as you are deployed to the city to obtain evidence of Umbrella’s involvement in the outbreak.
