The threat of biological danger is not over: Just when it seemed that the threat of Resident Evil had been destroyed, a new horror arises that sends chills down players' spines. Chris Redfield, the returning hero of Resident Evil, has literally followed the path of evil across the globe. After joining a new organization, Chris heads to Africa where the latest threat of bioterrorism literally transforms the people and animals of the city into mindless, crazed creatures. Chris must take on the challenge of uncovering the truth behind this sinister plot.

In Resident Evil 5, Capcom will teach players to fear the light of day as much as they feared the shadows in previous games. Co-producer and veteran of the series Jun Takeuchi (Lost Planet) and Masachika Kawata (Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles) unleash an unparalleled level of fear for the next generation in Resident Evil 5, the sequel to one of the highest-rated video games in history, according to Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com.

Promising to revolutionize the series by providing an incredible level of detail, realism, and control, Resident Evil 5 is sure to attract new fans to the series. The new technology developed specifically for the game, along with the incredible changes to both gameplay and the world of Resident Evil, will make this a must-have game for players around the globe.