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Resident Evil 6

October 2, 2012ShooterESRB M

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Overview

About Resident Evil 6

Resident Evil 6 is the ninth video game installment in the Resident Evil series. It continues the struggle against zombies infected by the new highly virulent C-virus. The game uses the same over-the-shoulder view as Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, however with a new gameplay mechanic that allows players to slowly move while shoot. Players can select between three scenarios featuring multiple characters and intertwined storylines, and within these scenarios both stories and action cross paths. At key moments during the game, up to four players can join together online to tackle a specific situation, with some stages seeing the usual partnerships swapped to further increase the depth of gameplay.
Story setup
The game takes place over a period of at least six months from December 2012 to June 2013, over fifteen years after the US Government's destruction of Raccoon City, and takes place in various places around the world.
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At a glance

Released
October 2, 2012
Platforms
PC
Genres
Shooter, Adventure, Action
Play modes
Single Player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Multiplayer, Local Couch Co-op, LAN Multiplayer, Split-Screen
Age rating
ESRB M
Time to beat
~22 hours
Media

Screenshots

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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for Resident Evil 6.

Rushed
21hoursMain story only
Typical
22hoursStory plus some extras
Completionist
297hoursEvery side objective too

Estimated from 6 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.

Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

includes split-screen multiplayer, supports up to 2 players online, features co-op campaign mode.

2 local • 2 online

Features

Split-Screen
Online Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer
LAN Support
Co-op Campaign

Play Modes

Single PlayerMultiplayerCo-opOnline MultiplayerLocal Couch Co-opLAN MultiplayerSplit-Screen

Player Count

Local
1-2
Online
1-2
Content

Age ratings

How rating boards around the world have classified Resident Evil 6. Open a board for its content descriptors.

ACBMA 15+

Strong horror violence and nudity, Gaming experience may change online

CEROD
  • Sexual Content
  • Violence
  • Crime
ESRBM
  • Intense Violence
  • Blood and Gore
  • Strong Language
  • Suggestive Themes
  • Nudity
GRAC19+
PEGI18
  • Violence
  • Bad Language
  • In-Game Purchases

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