Resident Evil Timeline
The Resident Evil Timeline can be disturbing since there are so many games that have been released. With the following timeline, you’ll understand where it all starts, what storylines connect, and what’s filler versus canon. The primary reason for this guide is to help all the gamers who recently jumped into the latest Resident Evil game. But don’t worry; no major spoilers will be revealed as each title will include a piece of technical information just for explanation reasons.
Main Video Games
These games are the central plot of the Resident Evil Timeline series. Luckily it’s a pretty short list as Capcom numbered each of the games in order (but there are many stands out). FY, Resident Evil 3 took place before and after the launch of Resident Evil 2. Code: Though Veronica does not have a number in the title but was a complete release considered part of the main story.
Resident Evil (1996)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS1
Resident Evil: Director’s Cut (1997)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS1
Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS1
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS1, PC, Dreamcast
Resident Evil Survivor (2000)
Developer(s): TOSE | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS1
Resident Evil – Code: Veronica (2000)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): Dreamcast
Resident Evil – Code: Veronica X (2001)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS2
Resident Evil Gaiden (2001)
Developer(s): Capcom, M4 | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): Game Boy Color
Resident Evil Survivor 2 – Code: Veronica (2001)
Developer(s): Capcom, Namco | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): Arcade, PS2
Resident Evil Remake (2002)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): GameCube
Resident Evil Zero (2002)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): GameCube
Resident Evil: Dead Aim (2003)
Developer(s): Cavia | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS2
Resident Evil Outbreak (2003)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS2
Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2 (2004)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS2
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): GameCube
Resident Evil: Deadly Silence (2006)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): Nintendo DS
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles (2007)
Developer(s): Capcom, Cavia | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): Wii
Resident Evil 5 (2009)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (2009)
Developer(s): Capcom, Cavia | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): Wii
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (2011)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): Nintendo 3DS
Resident Evil: Revelations (2012)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): Nintendo 3DS
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (2012)
Developer(s): Slant Six Games | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Resident Evil 6 (2012)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS4, Xbox 360
Resident Evil Revelations 2 (2015)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Umbrella Corps (2016)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS4
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS4, Xbox One
Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS4, Xbox One
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Remake (2020)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PC, PS4, Xbox One
Resident Evil: Village (May 7, 2021)
Developer(s): In-house | Publisher: Capcom
Platform(s): PS4, PC, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
This is the complete Resident Evil Timeline from start to end hope you like it and find it helpful.