When you think of horror games, the series of Resident Evil games are among the most horror games. It is available on different platforms. Resident Evil, Capcom’s survival horror franchise, debuted in 1996, and despite several ups and downs in the following years, the series continues to this day.
With the release of the impressive-looking Resident Evil Village coming up in a matter of months and the Resident Evil franchise celebrating its 25th anniversary, now is the perfect moment to familiarise yourself with the order and sequence in which the game should be played and the order in which it was released.
This is because the series of Resident Evil games is quite confusing and to understand the later games, you need to have some knowledge about the previous. In this article, we’ll tell you all the Resident Evile games in order of their release date as well as in what sequence they should be played.
All Resident Evil Games in Order of Its Release Date
There have been many ups and downs for Resident Evil since its 1996 debut, but one thing has stayed consistent throughout. It has become one of the most popular and influential series in the game industry.
It has more than 10 games have been released in the series, with many more prequels, sequels, and spinoffs in between. Since there has been so much going on in Resident Evil games throughout the years, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to slow down any time soon, it’s probably a good idea to check out the main Resident Evil games in order.
1. Resident Evil
Release date: March 22, 1996
Supported platforms: PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP, PS Vita, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows, Sega Saturn
2. Resident Evil 2
Release date: January 21, 1998
Supported platforms: Sega Dreamcast, Microsoft Windows, PS Vita, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP, Nintendo 64
3. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Release date: September 22, 1999
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PSP PS Vita Nintendo GameCube, Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation
4. Resident Evil: Code Veronica
Release date: February 3, 2000
Supported platforms: PlayStation2, 3, & 4, Xbox 360, Nintendo GameCube, Sega Dreamcast
5. Resident Evil Zero
Release date: November 12, 2002
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii
6. Resident Evil 4
Release date: January 11, 2005
Supported platforms: Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 2, 3 & 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Switch
7. Resident Evil 5
Release date: March 5, 2009
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox 360, Nvidia Shield
8. Resident Evil: Revelations
Release date: February 7, 2012
Supported platforms: Nintendo 3DS
9. Resident Evil 6
Release date: October 2, 2012
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3 & 4
10. Resident Evil: Revelations 2
Release date: February 24, 2015
Supported platform: PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3
11. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Release date: January 24, 2017
Supported platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
12. Resident Evil 2 (Remake)
Release date: January 25, 2019
Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
13. Resident Evil 3 (Remake)
Release date: April 2020
Supported platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
14. Resident Evil Village
Release date: May 2021
Supported platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
15. Resident Evil RE: Verse (To Be Released)
Release date: October 2022
Supported platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
The plot of the Resident Evil Gaming Series
With more than 10 games in totality, it has some plots which you should know. Here are some stories depending on the game.
Resident Evil 0 – Series Origin
Resident Evil 0 introduces us to new heroes Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen, who are trying to halt a mystery biological assault on board a speeding train. This neatly sets the stage for the events that will unfold in the following games in the series. Also, a new mechanism called “switching” will be introduced in Resident Evil 0 that would let players swap between Billy and Rebecca to complete tasks.
Resident Evil 2- Best Entry
Resident Evil 2, widely regarded as highly as its predecessor, builds on the survival horror formula established in the original game by moving the action to a much larger portion of the city of Racoon. Also, Resident Evil 2’s phenomenally memorable characters who would go on to be series mainstays like Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Ada Wong, as well as the game’s stunningly magnificent remake that was published in early 2019, and it’s evident that this is one of the finest games in the series.
Resident Evil 4 – Shook the World
It’s true that third-person survival horror shooters have become rather stale, but back in 2005, Resident Evil 4 was not only pioneering a new subgenre but also taking the Resident Evil series on a completely different path. Resident Evil 4 did more than simply shift the series’ point of view; it also signalled a shift toward a more action-oriented tone that would be continued in Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6. However, with Resident Evil 4, Capcom arguably reached its pinnacle, with engaging gunplay, incredibly hideous creatures, and the return of Leon Kennedy, who is attempting to eradicate a mystery cult from a small Spanish community.
Resident Evil 7
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard would be the first game in the series to be played from the first-person perspective, marking yet another major departure in the series. The Resident Evil 7: Biohazard would, thus, provide a brand-new degree of horror while also striking a near-perfect balance between fighting, puzzle-solving, and exploration. Capcom’s first venture into first-person perspective also introduced us to the deliciously evil Baker family and the mysterious Ethan Winters, who will be making a comeback in Resident Evil Village.
Having a distinct personality makes for a more powerful brand, as shown by the Resident Evil series. The franchise has endured and thrived over the years by staying true to its unique selling proposition. Resident Evil is a must-play for every player, whether you’re a beginner trying to get into horror or a veteran tired of action games.
