Capcom released some new info tidbits about the newly announced Resident Evil title. They talk about characters, zombies and much more. Read all about it after the jump.
Via Andriasang:
RE6 has the largest staff count in series history, said Hirabayashi. He gave a specific figure of around 150 people, but noted that when you add in overseas staff and other contributing parties, it comes to over 600.
Kobayashi said that the game is being made to be the “ultimate horror entertainment.” He mentioned two key concepts:
- The fear that lies ahead (like maybe something will jump out at you when you turn the corner, and so-forth)
- Everything is overwhelming — the scale, the story, the feeling of being there.
Kobayashi also noted that zombies have finally returned to the series with RE6. Without going into details, he said that there are many secrets surrounding the game’s zombies.
Zombies aren’t the only enemies in the game. Kobayashi also shared a pic of the game’s “Javo” creature, but did not provide details. He teased that it is a shocking existence that has even greater impact that the zombies.
Regarding the game’s story and characters, Kobayashi mentioned the ability to play as Leon and Chris. These two were announced earlier in the day.
Kobayashi also revealed that the game has a third main character, another male lead. While Kobayashi would not share the character’s name, he did share an image. The third main character is described as “the man who’s told to save the world.”
The game’s story begins in America. As detailed earlier, the President is about to make an official statement about bioterror and the Raccoon City incident, when he himself becomes transformed into a zombie following a bioterror attack.
Leon is at the President’s side when the bioterror attack occurs. He and a girl named Helena Harper end up traveling together. Helena had been on security detail for the president.
Meanwhile, Chris is working some bioterror case in China. His and Leon’s stories will progress simultaneously. The China side will take place primarily in one particular city.
Be sure to check out Andriasang’s post for even more details!