New Resident Evil 5 DLC Revealed, Multiplayer Modes Added

[PS3 News]

Capcom officially announced today that they will be adding new head to head multiplayer modes to Resident Evil 5 after the game is launched.

There will be two modes, the first (Slayer's Rule) is a point based system where you compete to kill the most Majinis while the second (Survivor's Rule) has you trying to kill eatch other.

The modes will allow you to play mano e mano or paired up with a friend against two enemies and will set you back $4.99 for the PSN version or 400 MS points for the Xbox 360 version. While it does seem like something that should have shipped with the game I'm glad Capcom isn't charging a lot for the new features.

Press Release: "Versus" Brings New Online Gameplay Excitement To Resident EvilTM 5 Via Digital Download

Additional Mode Adds A New, Deadly Twist To RE5 Multiplayer Gameplay

Tired of working together with other players in Resident Evil? 5? Ready to show your co-op partner exactly what you think of their gaming abilities? Capcom is pleased to announce that a new multiplayer mode for the soon-to-be blockbuster, Resident Evil 5, will be released post-launch as paid digital content via Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.

The new mode, called 'Versus,' adds a deadly twist to Resident Evil 5's multiplayer, pitting players against each other in a contest of survival, a marked departure from the central co-operative nature of the game.

Versus allows up to four players to match wits in online battles across two very different game types. Slayer's Rule is a point-based game that challenges players to kill Majinis. In Survivor's Rule, players hunt the most dangerous game, each other!

Players can begin the hunt as Chris, Sheva or other secret characters, and choose from either one-on-one or two-versus-two team matches for either of the two gameplay styles.

Versus will be available on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network a few weeks after Resident Evil 5 is available.

Versus will be available for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $3.99 on the PlayStation Network. Versus mode requires the Resident Evil game software in order to be played. A broadband internet connection is required.


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[Veritech]

I don't know how some of the modes will work out considering character controls and all. But for the price there asking it's really worth the shot.

It really seems like there trying to push online play on this one, even though it will mainly be bought for offline. They've really given there fans alot more replay value on this title. Lets just hope they keep up with it, and there online service.

[Wolverin0]

Behold the new era of gaming, DLC is a great thing for us to get everywhere, on PC, PS3, 360, most games are many hours + cheap prices = happy gamers, like me!