Resident Evil Timeline ( Real )

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March 22, 1996

Release of Original Resident Evil Game

Capcom releases the first Resident Evil game for the PlayStation, starting the iconic survival horror franchise.

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January 21, 1998

Release of Resident Evil 2

Capcom releases Resident Evil 2, a sequel that expands the storyline and gameplay, gaining critical acclaim.

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September 22, 1999

Release of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is released, continuing the story and introducing new gameplay elements.

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February 29, 2000

Release of Resident Evil Code: Veronica

Resident Evil Code: Veronica is released, marking the series’ transition to newer consoles (Dreamcast) and expanding the story.

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January 11, 2005

Release of Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 is released, revolutionizing the gameplay with an over-the-shoulder camera and influencing future action games.

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October 2, 2012

Release of Resident Evil 6

Resident Evil 6 is released, featuring multiple intersecting storylines and a variety of gameplay styles.

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January 24, 2017

Release of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Resident Evil 7 marks a return to the series' survival horror roots with a first-person perspective.

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May 7, 2021

Release of Resident Evil Village (Resident Evil 8)

Capcom releases Resident Evil Village, continuing the story of Ethan Winters and blending horror with action.

Resident Evil Timeline ( Fictional )

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1967

The Umbrella Corporation Bio-Weapon Development

The Umbrella Corporation begins secret research on the T-virus and other bio-organic weapons.

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July 1998

The Mansion Incident

S.T.A.R.S. team investigates the Spencer Estate mansion following mysterious murders, uncovering the T-virus outbreak and bioweapons like the Tyrant.

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July 1998

Escape from the Mansion

Survivors Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine escape from the mansion after battling zombies and genetically modified creatures.

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July 1998

Destruction of the Mansion

The surviving members detonate explosives to destroy the mansion and cover up the outbreak.