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Resident Evil 3

Resident Evil 3 is a 2020 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Resident Evil 3 is a 2020 survival horror remake by Capcom of the 1999 game Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. It follows Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira as they escape a zombie-infested Raccoon City while hunted by the bioweapon Nemesis.

What it is

Resident Evil 3 is a third-person survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. It was released on April 3, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, with later ports for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch cloud, and Apple platforms. The game includes a single-player campaign and originally bundled the multiplayer mode Resident Evil Resistance.

Key details

The remake modernizes the original 1999 game with updated controls and a third-person perspective, replacing the fixed-camera style. Players manage limited resources, solve puzzles, and fight enemies while being pursued by Nemesis, the central antagonist. The story alternates between Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira during the Raccoon City outbreak.

Why it matters

Resident Evil 3 is part of Capcom’s recent remake series, often discussed alongside Resident Evil 2 (2019). It was received as a modern reimagining rather than a direct one-to-one remake, influencing how classic survival horror games are updated for contemporary audiences.

In short

  • Remake of the 1999 game Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, released April 3, 2020.
  • Playable characters are Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira.
  • Nemesis is the main pursuing enemy throughout the game.
  • Uses modern third-person perspective, not fixed camera angles.

Quick questions

What is Resident Evil 3?
Resident Evil 3, often shortened to RE3, is a 2020 survival horror remake by Capcom of the 1999 game Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
When was the RE3 remake released?
The remake was released on April 3, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.
Who is Nemesis in Resident Evil 3?
Nemesis is the main pursuing enemy, an engineered bioweapon designed to hunt S.T.A.R.S. members, especially Jill Valentine.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_3_(2020_video_game)
    Supports: Identifies the game as a 2020 Capcom survival horror remake of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, with release platforms, later ports, main characters, and Nemesis.
  2. GameSpot — https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-3-remake-official-release-date-on-co/1100-6472063/
    Supports: States the remake release date of April 3, 2020 and describes the third-person perspective and Nemesis premise.
  3. Engadget — https://www.engadget.com/2019-12-10-resident-evil-3-remake-release-date.html
    Supports: Confirms the April 3, 2020 release date and the initial platforms PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
  4. Windows Central — https://www.windowscentral.com/resident-evil-3-remake
    Supports: Describes the remake as a reimagining of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, notes Jill Valentine and Nemesis, and mentions that Mercenaries mode was not included.