"Resident Evil" is a series of survival horror
games in which players attempt to escape from zombies by using a variety of
weapons and other items. Cumulative sales of this series total 47 million units*2 since
the first title debuted in 1996, making it Capcom's flagship game series.
"Resident Evil 5", the most recent title in the series, went on sale
in March 2009 and ranks first among "Resident Evil" titles with
global shipments of 5.8 million units*3. These figures demonstrate
that even today, 15 years after the debut of the first "Resident
Evil" game, this series remains very popular worldwide.
Capcom aims to position "Resident Evil 6" as the
company's leading title in order to continue building on past success in the
global video game market. To accomplish this goal, the creation of this game is
proceeding in the world's most advanced game development environment. The
objective is to create the world's best content yet in the horror entertainment
sector.
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the "Resident
Evil" series, Capcom will hold the "Resident Evil Premium Party"
on January 20, 2012. Events at this party will include a "Resident Evil
6" announcement, a presentation marking the completion of "Resident
Evil Revelations", the opportunity to enjoy this game, and other
activities. Overall, there will be numerous events to set the stage for the
upcoming launch of the newest member of the "Resident Evil" series.
Developing titles across multi- platforms is a core strategy
for Capcom resulting in a strengthening of the "Resident Evil"
franchise, as well as other popular brands. Capcom will continue to meet
players' expectations through the commitment of its highly skilled development
teams, and by taking advantage of the most suitable hardware platforms to deliver
the best gaming experiences possible.
