Last month at E3, Capcom announced that
Resident Evil 5 and
Resident Evil 6 would be
heading to the Nintendo Switch this fall. Today, the publisher announced a release date; the game's will arrive on the Nintendo Switch eShop on October 29. Both games will be priced for $29.99 each, and will include all previously released DLC.
While the
Resident Evil franchise is known for its survival-horror roots, both of these titles had more of an action-adventure approach. Because of that direction, each received mixed reviews upon release.
Here are the synopses for both games:
Highly regarded for its co-op gameplay, Resident Evil 5 puts you in the shoes of two B.S.A.A. operatives: Resident Evil veteran Chris Redfield and newcomer Sheva Alomar. These two highly-trained agents will have their training and skills put to the test as they seek to prevent the sale of a bio-organic weapon and uncover a much larger, more sinister plot as a result. Together with your teammate, you’ll tackle a variety of locations across Africa and, thanks to the included Gold Edition content, you’ll even be able to take a trip down memory lane and experience events that unfolded before the events of RE5 as you explore a familiar mansion.
Taking place after the events of RE5, Resident Evil 6 follows various interconnected stories, bringing together fan-favorite characters like Leon S. Kennedy and newcomers such as Helena Harper. Travel the world and play each story solo or with a friend to unravel the full picture behind a sinister conspiracy that threatens the entire world. Resident Evil 6 also includes all previously released DLC, including additional content for the intense, arcade-style Mercenaries mode, and the unique Agent Hunt mode that flips the script and puts you in control of enemies in other player’s campaigns.
Also announced today was a special bundle coming exclusively to North America. The
Resident Evil Triple Pack will feature
Resident Evil 4,
Resident Evil 5, and
Resident Evil 6 in one convenient bundle — all for just $59.99. While
Resident Evil 4 will be on a cartridge, the
Resident Evil 5 and
6 will come as a digital download voucher. The
Resident Evil Triple Pack will also be available on October 29.