

We also learn more about the origins of the sinister Umbrella Corporation and its deadly T-Virus. Billy and Rebecca uncover valuable information related to series villains Albert Wesker and William Birkin.
It takes place just before the events of Resident Evil, with Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.) medic Rebecca Chambers and former marine Billy Coen discovering a train full of zombies in the Arklay Mountains (home to the Spencer Mansion).

Resident Evil 0 is the fifth game released in the series but the first chronologically. With series newcomers in mind, the brief plot synopses below contain only mild spoilers such as broad plot points and character introductions. Missing from this list are mobile and pachinko games, light gun and Wii shooters (Resident Evil Survivor, Survivor 2, Dead Aim, Umbrella Chronicles, Darkside Chronicles), and non-canonical/non-consequential/difficult to access spinoffs (Resident Evil Gaiden, Outbreak, Outbreak: File #2, Mercenaries 3D, Operation Raccoon City, Resistance, Umbrella Corps, Re:Verse) While many others are considered canon, this is not an exhaustive chronology, but rather an approachable guide to entering and enjoying the world of Resident Evil video games. How to Play the Resident Evil Games in Chronological Orderįor this list, we’re focusing on 12 Resident Evil games: all 10 core entries and the two Revelations spinoffs. That number rises near 60 when accounting for mobile and pachinko games. However, the total number of Resident Evil console games - including spinoffs and remakes - sits around 30. There are 10 core Resident Evil games: RE 0-7, Village, and Code: Veronica.
