Capcom released the survival horror game Resident Evil Outbreak for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
Resident Evil Outbreak was released in North America, expanding the reach of the franchise on the PlayStation 2 platform.
The game Resident Evil Outbreak launched in Europe, further broadening the game's global audience.
Capcom officially ended online support for Resident Evil Outbreak, shutting down the game’s online servers and ending online gameplay.
Eight survivors come together in the city, attempting to escape and survive amid the growing zombie epidemic.
Emergency broadcasts and communications are cut off or malfunctioning due to the outbreak and city-wide blackout.
Evacuation plans fail and survivors attempt to reach evacuation points while encountering infected and obstacles.
Survivors discover evidence of the Umbrella Corporation's involvement and research facilities responsible for the outbreak.