What is the correct order to play Resident Evil games?

There's no single "correct" order, but the best ways are by release order (classic experience) or chronological story order, with most fans recommending starting with RE0, then RE1 Remake, followed by the RE2 Remake, RE3 Remake, Code Veronica, RE4 Remake, RE5, RE6, RE7, and RE Village, with Revelations games fitting between RE4/5/6. For newcomers, many suggest starting with the action-packed RE4 Remake or the immersive first-person horror of RE7 Biohazard for an easier entry point.
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Which Resident Evil game to start with?

For a great first Resident Evil, start with Resident Evil 4 Remake for modern action-horror, Resident Evil 2 Remake for classic survival horror with modern controls, or the Resident Evil (REmake) HD Remaster for the definitive original experience. The choice depends on your preference: RE4R for action, RE2R for balanced horror, or REmake for pure survival horror. 
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Should I play resident evil 0 before 1?

You should play Resident Evil 1 (Remake) first, then maybe RE0 later, because RE1 Remake is the better starting point, offers classic gameplay, and RE0, despite being chronologically first, spoils RE1's major twist and has clunky mechanics like no item boxes, making RE1 (HD Remaster) a more enjoyable introduction to the series before diving into its prequel.
 
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Do I need to play Resident Evil in order to understand?

Do I need to play all Resident Evil games to understand what's going on? If you really want to know everything about the world of Resident Evil, sure, but while there's definitely a connective narrative tissue between each game, they all tell complete stories in isolation.
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What order should I play Resident Evil on Reddit?

Mainline Order: 1, 2, 3, Code Veronica , Zero, 4, 5, 6, 7, Village. You could start with the original trilogy or a lot of people start with 7 since it's kind of a soft reboot (I'd recommend the former).
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How To Play Resident Evil Games in The Right Order!

In which sequence should I play Resident Evil?

Resident Evil Chronological Order How to play resident evil in timeline Resident Evil 0 Resident Evil 1 Resident Evil 3 "when jill was confine in hospital go to RE 2" Resident Evil Outbreak/Outbreak file 1&2 "The stories of other survivors when leon and jill was facing zombies in racoon city" Resident Evil 2 Resident ...
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Why is Alice not in Resident Evil games?

Alice isn't in the Resident Evil games because she's an original character created for the movies, not the games, serving as a separate universe's protagonist (Milla Jovovich) while the films used game elements but told their own story, with Capcom preferring to keep the canons distinct due to her overpowered nature and ownership complexities. Director Paul W.S. Anderson wanted an original story, and Capcom wasn't interested in adding a movie-exclusive, super-powered character to their established game lore.
 
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Does it matter which resident evil you start with?

The order doesn't really matter. The only entries with strong enough story connections to matter (imo) are RE7 > RE: Village. The rest I think you can play in pretty much any order and get enough to stay invested in.
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Can I skip resident evil 1 and 0?

As long as you remember to play RE1 before RE0, that is perfectly good. This is not a fully linear series like, I don't know, Game of Thrones, you can freely jump around the games with only two restrictions: the RE1→RE0 order mentioned above and playing RE Village after RE7 as it is treated as a direct sequel.
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Do I need to play resident evil 1, 2, and 3 before 4?

The short answers are: “no, you don't”, and “no it doesn't… kind of”. Technically, most of what you need to know is contained in the given game, but some of them can be seen as a contained arc.
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Why is Resident Evil 0 so hard?

Resident Evil 0 is so hard due to its punishing resource management (no item boxes, item limits), challenging enemies (fast monkeys, bullet-sponge leechmen), clunky combat/aiming, constant backtracking required to find items, and high damage/stun from enemies, making it a notorious entry for its difficulty and design choices that punish inexperienced players. 
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Can Resident Evil be played in any order?

You will most likely be fine playing the games in any order you like.
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Should I play RE 2 or 3 first?

To do chronological order you would play first part of 2, stop when you go in sewers. Plug in three and play to right after you leave station. Then second half's of both games really happen simultaneously.
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How to begin playing Resident Evil?

If you're getting into the series for the first time, I recommend playing the remakes. Capcom has remade Resident Evils 1-4. The remakes are very faithful to the original games but change up the gameplay mechanics and controls to make them easier and more in line with modern gaming standards.
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Which Resident Evil game sold the most?

The best-selling Resident Evil game, according to recent Capcom data (late 2025/early 2026), is often cited as Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019), closely followed by Resident Evil 5 (2009), with both nearing or exceeding 16 million units sold, though sometimes RE5 leads depending on the exact reporting date and if all versions/platforms are counted. Other top contenders include RE7: Biohazard and RE4 (original and remake), with sales consistently placing them among the franchise's biggest hits, showcasing strong performance for both newer remakes and older mainline titles.
 
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Which Resident Evil game is the goriest?

Having been designed with more weapons and monsters for a faster-paced experience, Resident Evil 4 is the most violent game in the series. An average play-through requires gamers to kill over 900 enemies. GWR Video Gamer's Edition 2008.
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How to play Resident Evil in chronological order?

To play Resident Evil in story order for the best continuity, start with Resident Evil 0, then the REmake (RE1), followed by RE2 (Remake), RE3 (Remake), Code: Veronica, RE4 (Remake), RE5, RE: Revelations, RE: Revelations 2, RE7, and finally RE Village, with side games like Revelations fitting between main entries, offering a complete narrative of the Umbrella saga.
 
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Are RE 5 and 6 connected?

Those two are the same "saga" so to speak. RE5 and RE6 are their own stories, effectively, and can be played whenever.
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What should I play first in Resident Evil?

Definitely start with Resident Evil (2002) HD Remaster. It's the remaster of the GameCube remake of the OG game. The first evil. The remakes of 2, 3, & 4 are a great entry to the series for newcomers.
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Should I play as Chris or Jill first on Reddit?

But in general Jill is better for a first playthrough because you get a bit more story and character interactions in the beginning starting you on your trip through the mansion while in Chris' campaign it's "Bam, you're here now, go do your thing." which is nicer once you've played the game at least once.
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What is the T-Virus in Resident Evil?

The T-Virus (Tyrant Virus) in Resident Evil is a bio-engineered retrovirus created by the Umbrella Corporation from the Progenitor Virus, designed to turn living organisms into powerful Bio-Organic Weapons (BOWs) for military use, primarily causing aggressive, cannibalistic zombies and monstrous mutations in infected hosts, and responsible for major outbreaks like the Raccoon City incident.
 
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Who is Nemesis to Alice?

During the fight, she experiences a flashback that reveals that the Nemesis was actually Matt Addison, who had been subjected to Umbrella's experiments alongside her. Cain orders Nemesis' immediate execution, but Alice refuses the order and the offer to rejoin the Umbrella corporation at his side.
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Why is Leon not in the Resident Evil movies?

Zach Cregger, the director of the new Resident Evil movie, has confirmed that his adaptation will be an original story and will not include any of the game's iconic characters. Here's what he said during an interview with Inverse 👇 💬 "I'm not going to tell Leon's story, because Leon's story is told in the games.
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Is Welcome to Raccoon City connected to Resident Evil?

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a 2021 action horror film based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom, and serves as a reboot and the seventh live-action film of the Resident Evil film series.
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