Find out more about the game's mysterious third protagonist

Apr 11, 2012 10:31 GMT  ·  By

Capcom has unveiled a new series of details about Resident Evil 6, including a brand new release date, this time in early October, as well as a video and quite a few screenshots.

Resident Evil 6 was revealed last month and, even if many details were presented, there were still plenty of questions left unanswered.

Now, the company has come with a new list of reveals, starting with a video filled with major details about the third new protagonist and the events that will be portrayed in the game.

We already saw the footage yesterday, in the form of a leaked edition of the trailer, but now you get to admire it in a proper way and find out more about the game.

Plenty of screenshots are also available, which you can check out below, showing off the three protagonists, Chris Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, and the third guy, Jake Muller, as well as the events they’ll experience throughout the game.

What’s more, a full list of the game’s features has also been made available, so read on to learn details straight from Capcom itself.

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 Multiple characters and intertwined storylines – Experience the horror playing as Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Jake Muller with their respective partners Solo or co-op – Resident Evil 6 delivers both single and co-op gameplay either offline or online A new challenge – Confront the results of the C-virus in all its varied and deadly forms Mercenaries returns - Players will once more be able to enjoy the highly popular Mercenaries Mode 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 Resident Evil 6 is now going to be released on October 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, while a PC edition will come out soon after that.

Until then, check out a video and some screenshots of the game below.

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