Capcom officially announces Dead Rising 3 during Microsoft's E3 briefing.
Dead Rising 3 is released as an Xbox One launch title.
Capcom releases Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition, an enhanced version of the base game with additional content, for Xbox One and PC.
A mysterious virus outbreak causes widespread zombie infection throughout Los Perdidos.
Nick Ramos, a factory worker, wakes up to find Los Perdidos overrun by zombies and begins his quest for survival.
Nick's initial attempt to escape the city using conventional means fails due to roadblocks and zombie hordes.
Nick allies with Vanessa, a war correspondent, to gather intel and resources to escape the city.
Nick disrupts the military's operation that involves the use of experimental weapons against zombies and civilians.
Nick finds a vital research outpost containing valuable information about the infection and potential cure.
Final confrontation between Nick and the military leader General Lyons who wants to control the outbreak by any means.