Resident Evil 5
8.6
Survival Horror
March 13, 2009
Player limits vary by edition — see table below
Local Co-op
Online Co-op
Available on:
360
PC
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

Co-op support by platform
Compare the recorded player limits and release dates for Resident Evil 5. Support can differ by edition; check the linked sources before buying.
| Platforms | Release | Online players | Local players | Combo players |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360, PC, PlayStation 3 | March 13, 2009 | 2 | 2 | Not recorded |
| PlayStation 4, Xbox One | June 28, 2016 | 2 | 2 | Not recorded |
| Nintendo Switch | October 29, 2019 | 2 | 2 | Not recorded |
Sources and further information
About Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5 (also known as Biohazard 5 in Japan) is the third-person shooter with elements of a survivor-horror game. This is the fifth main installment in Capcom’s acclaimed franchise Resident Evil.
The story follows Chris Redfield, the protagonist of the original Resident Evil, and his partner Sheva Alomar. As the members of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance, they are tasked to intercept an illegal bioweapon trade in Kijuju, Africa. Upon arrival, they find out that Kijuju is infected by Las Plagas, parasites that turn its carriers into zombie-like creatures.
The game is notable for being a departure from the series survival horror roots towards more action-oriented gameplay style. The other significant innovation in the series brought with Resident Evil 5 is cooperative multiplayer for two players. There are many situations during the game that requires two players cooperation therefore if in singleplayer the second characters is controlled by AI.
The story follows Chris Redfield, the protagonist of the original Resident Evil, and his partner Sheva Alomar. As the members of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance, they are tasked to intercept an illegal bioweapon trade in Kijuju, Africa. Upon arrival, they find out that Kijuju is infected by Las Plagas, parasites that turn its carriers into zombie-like creatures.
The game is notable for being a departure from the series survival horror roots towards more action-oriented gameplay style. The other significant innovation in the series brought with Resident Evil 5 is cooperative multiplayer for two players. There are many situations during the game that requires two players cooperation therefore if in singleplayer the second characters is controlled by AI.
Game Details
- Developer
- Capcom
- Publisher
- Capcom
- Average Playtime
- 11 hours
- ESRB Rating
- Mature