Capcom has announced a sequel to the first online-enabled installment of its popular horror franchise, Resident Evil Outbreak. In Resident Evil Outbreak File #2 (working title), players will once again assume the roles of eight survivors of the zombie-infested Raccoon City after a devastating outbreak caused by a secret biological weapon. The eight characters from Outbreak will once again have to survive through various horrifying scenarios, and in the end, must find a way out of the city either before the government wipes out the area… or before they become zombie meat.



"Resident Evil Outbreak introduced an innovative new twist to the classic Resident Evil games that defined the meaning of survival horror," stated Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom USA. "This second installment takes it to the next level by offering fresh content with creative new settings, scenarios, enemies and puzzles for an even deeper, more satisfying gameplay experience."



Expect to find the following features in Resident Evil Outbreak File #2 (and many should look familiar):

[list][li]Unique cast of eight playable characters – all are ordinary residents in Raccoon City, each with different strengths, special abilities and perspectives of the storyline[/li]

[li]All new scenarios[/li]

[li]More unexpected twists and turns, new challenges, never before seen enemies and much more! [/li]

[li]A variety of non-playable characters (NPC's) encountered throughout each scenario[/li]

[li]More freedom than past Resident Evil games with multiple options for progressing through levels[/li]

[li]Two control schemes – D-pad for classic Resident Evil fans and new analog option for Devil May Cry type control[/li]

[li]Random, unpredictable placement of enemies that changes players' experiences[/li]

[li]Result point system which can be used to unlock items in the extensive collection mode including unlockable characters, art gallery and more[/li]

[li]Use of ordinary items found throughout the scenarios as weapons[/li]

[li]In-depth profile which tracks player statistics including play time, types of weapons used, distance walked and more[/li]

[li]HDD hard drive support enhances gameplay[/li][/list]Resident Evil Outbreak File #2 will be feasting on the brains of store clerks… erm, I mean, coming to North American stores this winter. We'll hopefully be able to play the game for ourselves at E3 2004. It all begins next month, so stay tuned with PSX2.com!