Famitsu spills fresh info on RE5: Alternative Edition
Japanese publication Famitsu Weekly has divulged further details on the bonus content featured in Capcom’s upcoming wand-waggling Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition.
As expected, the bonus game included in the revamped horror title is set within the confines of the Spencer Mansion as depicted in RE5’s flashback sequence, and stars BSAA agents Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. Strikingly evocative of the mansion found in the original Resident Evil, Spencer’s humble abode is apparently rigged with an assortment of traps, and will also feature enemies of some description, though Capcom didn’t go in to any further details on the matter. Fingers crossed that our rotting zombie friends make a triumphant return, eh?
Apparently, the main hall of the sprawling estate is splattered with blood, indicating that an incident has taken place, will become clear as gamers advance through the game. The developer also acknowledged that the franchise has rustled up varying tastes among its fan base over the years, and believes that this side game will feature the type of locations that fans are expecting. As with the original RE5, players will be able to tackle the game solo or team up in co-op mode.
Furthermore, the game will last around 2 hours, with producer Jun Takeuchi telling the magazine he managed to plough through it in around 1 hour and 40 minutes – but that’s because he’s hardcore, naturally. According to Takeuchi, the bonus content was too big to be released as downloadable content and will, despite earlier speculation, be made available for Xbox 360 in addition to Sony’s platform.
Elsewhere, it was confirmed that those who own the original version of RE5 can transfer their Trophies and game saves to the Alternative Edition, which includes all existing DLC from the original game, such as the Versus mode. Capcom is also flirting with the idea of including additional costumes and game modes in the game aside from what has already been announced.
Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition is scheduled for release in Japan next spring. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.