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The T-virus outbreak begins in Raccoon City, leading to the spread of zombies and other mutated creatures throughout the city.
Leon S. Kennedy, a new police officer, arrives in Raccoon City for his first day on the job, unaware of the outbreak spreading through the city.
Claire Redfield arrives in Raccoon City searching for her missing brother, Chris Redfield, amidst the viral outbreak.
Leon and Claire meet for the first time at the Raccoon Police Department while trying to survive the outbreak.
Leon and Claire uncover that Umbrella Corporation was responsible for the T-virus outbreak in Raccoon City.
Leon and Claire face Dr. William Birkin, a scientist who injected himself with the G-virus and mutated into a powerful creature.
The R.P.D. officers destroy the underground Umbrella laboratory to prevent further spread of the virus.
Leon and Claire manage to escape the city using a helicopter after surviving the outbreak and destruction caused by the viral mutation.