Resident Evil 6 — Is It Worth Playing?
Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

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About Resident Evil 6
Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013. Resident Evil favorites Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield and Ada Wong are joined by new characters, including Jake Muller, to face a new horror, the highly virulent C-virus, as the narrative moves between North America, the war-torn Eastern European state of Edonia and the Chinese city of Lanshiang. With four distinct, yet interwoven story threads, each with their own pair of protagonists for either solo or co-op play, both offline and online, not only will Resident Evil 6 deliver both different perspectives and gameplay styles but, with the introduction of the innovative Crossover mechanic players will be able to team up and share the horror. At key moments during the game, up to four players can join together online to tackle a specific situation, with some stages seeing the usual partnerships swapped to further increase the depth of gameplay. Key Features Horror on a global scale – No longer confined to a specific location, the outbreak of the C-virus is worldwide with the action taking place in North America, Eastern Europe and China The most expansive Resident Evil game to date- Experience the horror through four distinct yet intertwined campaigns: Crossover Gameplay - Not only does each story cross paths, but so does the action – At significant points when the narrative draws pairs of characters together, the all new Crossover mechanic allows up to four players to experience the horror together online Solo or co-op play – Resident Evil 6 delivers both single and two player co-op gameplay either offline or online (however Ada Wong’s campaign is one player only) New threats on the rise – Confront the results of the C-virus in all its varied and deadly forms including zombies, J’avo, Chrysalids, and much more Agent Hunt Mode - In this all new online mode for the Resident Evil series, experience the action from the other side. As a ‘hunter’, join the enemy side to become one of the game’s zombies, J’avo or other C-virus mutations and infiltrate another active game session to eliminate the human characters. Play your way – Use skill points to upgrade your character to provide faster reload speed, improved firepower or increase your health bar with the Character Skill system Redesigned control system – Resident Evil 6 features an evolved control system allowing players to shoot while moving; slide; roll in any direction and to take cover along with the addition of an enhanced melee attack Mercenaries returns – Players will once more be able to enjoy the highly popular Mercenaries Mode The Mercenaries No Mercy - An experience available only on your PC, this additional mode is packed with twice as many enemies as The Mercenaries! 7 Additional Stages for the Extra Content Modes - Previously available for purchase as DLC for the console versions, these 7 additional stages come as *standard on the PC version. (*These stages are unlocked via achievements.) Left 4 Dead 2 Crossover Patch - Scheduled to be released for free via the April 5 2013 Title Update. Blast your way through The Mercenaries No Mercy as your favorite Left 4 Dead 2 characterswith the Infected appearing as enemies as well! Compatible with Console Version Feature - The PC version is compatible with all of the latest features that have been added to the console versions, and is compatible with too.
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Should You Play Resident Evil 6?
Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013. Resident Evil favorites Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield and Ada Wong are joined by new characters, including Jake Muller, to face a new horror, the highly virulent C-virus, as the narrative moves between North America, the war-torn Eastern European state of Edonia and the Chinese city of Lanshiang. With four distinct, yet interwoven story threads, each with their own pair of protagonists for either solo or co-op play, both offline and online, not o…
Resident Evil 6 is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows®10 · Processor: : Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD AthlonTM X2 2.8 Ghz or better · Memory: 2 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better · DirectX®: 9.0c · Hard Drive: 16 GB HD space · Sound: Standard audio device · Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
OS: Windows®10 · Processor: Intel® CoreTM2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD PhenomTM II X4 3 Ghz or better · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 or better · DirectX®: 9.0c · Hard Drive: 16 GB HD space · Sound: Standard audio device
Resident Evil 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Resident Evil 6 release?
- Resident Evil 6 released on Mar 21, 2013 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Resident Evil 6?
- Resident Evil 6 is a Shooter game. Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.
- Is Resident Evil 6 multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Resident Evil 6 supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Resident Evil 6 on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Resident Evil 6 runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Resident Evil 6 cost?
- Resident Evil 6 is priced at $4.99 on Steam.
- What are Resident Evil 6's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Resident Evil 6 worth playing in 2026?
- Mostly yes — 72% of Resident Evil 6's 19,315 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
- Who made Resident Evil 6?
- Resident Evil 6 is developed by Capcom.
- What games is Resident Evil 6 similar to?
- Resident Evil 6 sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is Resident Evil 6 on?
- Resident Evil 6 is available on Windows.
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