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n n o u n c e t h a t sales of the Japanese version of
"Resident Evil 6" for the "PlayStation®3", Xbox® 360 and
PC*1 will begin on November 22, 2012.
"Resident Evil" is a series of survival horror games in which
players attempt to escape from zombies by using a variety of
weapons and other items. Cumulative sales of this series
total 47 million units*2 since the first title
debuted in 1996, making it Capcom's flagship game series.
"Resident Evil 5", the most recent title in the series, went
on sale in March 2009 and ranks first among "Resident Evil"
titles with global shipments of 5.8 million
units*3. These figures demonstrate that even
today, 15 years after the debut of the first "Resident Evil"
game, this series remains very popular worldwide.
Capcom aims to position "Resident Evil 6" as the company's
leading title in order to continue building on past success
in the global video game market. To accomplish this goal, the
creation of this game is proceeding in the world's most
advanced game development environment. The objective is to
create the world's best content yet in the horror
entertainment sector.
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the "Resident Evil"
series, Capcom will hold the "Resident Evil Premium Party" on
January 20, 2012. Events at this party will include a
"Resident Evil 6" announcement, a presentation marking the
completion of "Resident Evil Revelations", the opportunity to
enjoy this game, and other activities. Overall, there will be
numerous events to set the stage for the upcoming launch of
the newest member of the "Resident Evil" series.
Developing titles across multi- platforms is a core strategy
for Capcom resulting in a strengthening of the "Resident
Evil" franchise, as well as other popular brands. Capcom will
continue to meet players' expectations through the commitment
of its highly skilled development teams, and by taking
advantage of the most suitable hardware platforms to deliver
the best gaming experiences possible.
*1 The launch date for the PC version has not been decided.
*2, 3 Figures are as of December 31, 2011
