It looks like the rumors are true, Capcom has confirmed with us that ‘Resident Evil: Revelations’ will be released on PS3, PC, Xbox 360 and Wii U this May. The Nintendo 3DS title will release in HD this May, here are the details. 

 

Capcom made the release official today in a press-release outlining the port to consoles. The four platforms will get the title in North America on May 21, 2024 and Europe on May 24, 2013. PS3 and PC players will have the option to download the game for $49.99 on May 21, 2024 and digital versions for Xbox 360 and Wii U system will be available shortly after. An exact digital release date for those platforms were not mentioned at this time. In a press-release confirming the port Capcom had this to say about the upcoming game:

The fear that was originally brought to players in Resident Evil Revelations on the Nintendo 3DSâ„¢ system returns redefined for home consoles complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience. Furthermore, the home console version will deliver additional content including a terrifying new enemy, extra difficulty mode and improvements to Raid Mode such as new weapons, skill sets and the opportunity to play as Hunk and other characters from the series. Raid Mode, which was first introduced to the series in the original version of Resident Evil Revelations, sees gamers play online in co-op mode or alone in single player taking on the hordes of enemies across a variety of missions whilst leveling up characters and earning weapon upgrades.

The game’s story takes place ‘Resident Evil: 4′ and ‘Resident Evil: 5′, “revealing the truth about the T-Abyss virus” according to Capcom. The story brings back Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield, plus their respective BSAA partners Parker Luciani and Jessica Sherawat, in all new story.

 

The action begins on board a supposedly abandoned cruise ship, the ‘Queen Zenobia’, where horrors lurk around every corner before players head for the mainland and the devastated city of Terragrigia. With limited ammo and weapons available, the race is on to survive the horror of Resident Evil Revelations.

 

Resident Evil Revelations will take full advantage of Residentevil.net with content available to users once the game launches. Players can pre-register on the service from January 24 to gain early access to Resident Evil Revelations themed content with further information about online events to be revealed closer to launch.