Resident Evil Zero
2002 · GameCube, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Switch, PC
MainlineClassic survival horror
What it is
A prequel starring Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen, set just before the Spencer Mansion incident on a doomed train.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| GameCube | 2002 | Standard | — |
| Wii | 2008 | Resident Evil Archives | — |
| PC | 2016 | HD Remaster | — |
| PlayStation 3 | 2016 | HD Remaster | — |
| PlayStation 4 | 2016 | HD Remaster | — |
| Xbox 360 | 2016 | HD Remaster | — |
| Xbox One | 2016 | HD Remaster | — |
| Switch | 2019 | HD Remaster | — |
Where it sits in the story
Arklay and Spencer Mansion (July 1998)
Where it sits for newcomers
For fans
Chronologically first, but not the best first game; play it after the mansion remake.
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