Resident Evil: Outbreak headed to PSN as PS2 Classic?

I love to be scared - the anxiety, the adrenaline. Whether its being enveloped by a good book, teetering on the edge of my seat in the theatre or plunging head-first into the world of survival horror, I want to be there.

It might not be quite the triumphant return that Outbreak fans have hoped for, but it’s definitely a start.

With Capcom being one of the companies releasing games for the PS2 Classics line on the Playstation Network, fans were prompted to call for Resident Evil: Outbreak, Files 1 and 2 to be added.  You can check out the forum where the conversation is taking place to put in your two cents.

 

Fans clamouring for Resident Evil: Outbreak.  See?  There’s us.

Christian Svensson, the Corporate Officer and Senior Vice President of Capcom stated that even if the two games were brought to PSN, the online component would be missing.  Capcom began shutting down the servers that ran the online multiplayer in 2007 after both Outbreak: File 1 and Outbreak: File 2.  This effectively renders the game a single-player experience, incapable of even local multiplayer.

Svensson also commented that emulation process takes some time, if it could even be done at all.  Positive news though – it hasn’t been completely ruled out!  So if you missed your shot on the PS2 with Outbreak, you’d still be able to play on your PS3.

However, no online component?  The PS2 might not have had the best online service, but the Outbreak series was a pioneer for online resi play.  If local co-op could be implemented, that’d be a bonus, but Outbreak with no multiplayer at all seems almost like a bit of a lost cause  - would you really want to play Outbreak without multiplayer?  Or rather, would you want to pay for it again (if you already have it) without that multiplayer?  Sound off in the comments section!

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  • Vampire-Jekyll

    It rally would be a lost cause if the multiplayer wasn’t added back in. Those games are terrible when played solo, not to mention incredibly difficult.

    • Marlowe

      IT was the online that made those Games! What is Outbreak and teammates without ur friends?

  • Mr Death

    Not on 360 though, oh fuck you CAPCOM i’ve been waiting a long time for this!

  • StuntmanSnake

    The PS2 classics — or at least Godhand — look terrible on my HD TV. The picture looks squished, like it’s not in proper widescreen.

    If Outbreak returns with no online component, I see no point. However, I’ll still buy it as to support the series so it can get a proper return.

  • Smiley

    HD versions with online would be much preferred IMO.

  • http://thesvenbo.blogspot.com TheSvenBo

    Fuck that! I want an Outbreak File#3!

  • xXxJamesXx

    Personally, I never liked File 2, the single sucks no offense. Outbreak 1 was ok but still broken on the single player. I don’t know about multiplayer mode, probably better don’t know. But out of the RE games, this the least I could care for.

  • Daniel

    The load times for single player mode were diabolical!

  • Red-Dragon-Cro

    No online=no reason for me to buy it cuz i have it on PS2 already.

  • Malignus

    Recently I got to play Outbreak 1 at last. Sadly the experience was underwhelming. The singleplayer is boring and uninspired.

    I’d rather Tecmo released an HD collection of the Fatal Frame games, to be honest ;)

  • Iceweb38

    In b4 some dude called “cat” or something pops up and claim how Outbreak is the poorest thing ever and that their fans are psychos, yaddee yadda

    But seriously though, it’s true they never ruled out the possibility of a new Outbreak so the “Support Outbreak” campaign should continue, by2012 they will have less RE projects in the pipeline so it’s another chance for us.

  • mohamed

    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa finaly man

  • mohamed

    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa finaly man
    will com th re outbreak 3 to

  • youngjoker

    Well its like finally they found what we set out to get but honestly game is lost in transition if no online is added rendering it as pointless but i would still push capcom to add the online to it or at least some kinda of Local Lan

  • StuntmanSnake

    To those claiming the singleplayer is bad, care to elaborate?

    It’s basically the same mechanics of the original Resident Evil games aside from a few upgrades, smaller inventory space, and enhanced difficulty. I’m failing to see any issues here unless you’re not a fan of the classic RE titles.

  • Zombie_Professor

    In my opinion, the thought of Resident Evil Outbreak returning without online compatibility is ridiculous. Outbreak was the first game in the Resident Evil series that allowed people to play together online. Players were introduced to a constantly changing game experience that they wanted to relive again and again. The online mode in Outbreak also gave players the ability to become zombies and hunt their old teammates after they died, which was also a first in the Resident Evil series. If Resident Evil Outbreak was made available for Playstation Network without online support, both of these great features which made Outbreak unique would be lost.

  • mohamed

    capcom we want the sires back and with online so do it plezzzzzzzzzzz

  • sad

    Capcom will never port the OB series, they simply don’t care about those games.

  • Bastardcat

    I’m gonna laugh SO hard if they release it sans-online.
    THAT will be the ultimate “fuck you!” to the Outbreak loser-base.

  • AYKUT

    Ohh my godd i realy exticed .. But without Online ? Noo capcom nooo pls dont do this .. I couldnt play re outbreak online because of my country hasnt got playstation 2 network system… Now its coming for psn but WE WANNA PLAY OUTBREAK ONLINEE !! ! !!!!!

  • xXxJamesXx

    Stuntman,I’m not going to put my personal experience to this game to eleborate how bad the single player is, but lets be honest here. Your AI’s are broken, not as good while playing with actual players. The virus meter is only good online, but experiencing it on single player only to die really doesn’t help immerse yourself. To the Classic RE fan, no problem but a game itself to actually enjoy sorry not working.

  • Bastardcat

    And look at how fast these clueless Outbreak fans are to accept something that’s not even a RUMOR of a confirmation that they’re looking into it as confirmation that its coming. If I am ever that delusional, I’m getting medicated.

  • julani

    Well it is a fact, as it being a start. At least they did something with outbreak. But, still there really is no point of bring outbreak to PSN without the online capability. The Outbreak series were meant to be played online. That’s why sometimes the scenarios are just to difficult to beat. Oh dear Capcom, please add back the online somehow.

  • Bastardcat

    HOW is it a fact? Its just more wishful thinking. The Outbreak crowd is so obsessed and sad that if anyone at Capcom so much as FARTS you’re all like “OUTBREAK?! Is it Outbreak?! I bet its Outbreak!” And Sven said that even IF they brought it back it will be offline ONLY. So on the off chance that someone decides to flush a huge chunk of cash down the toilet to bring Outbreak to PSN, you’re getting monkey pawed.

  • ccrogers15

    PLEASE stop saying it will be a loss! I want it on ps2 classics. if they are released on PS2 classics, the ratings and the sales from ps2 classics will possibly prove to capcom we want a third. Think about that…

  • Fatmastaslasher

    Honestly, I’d be glad they would do that, but sadly, I don’t have a PlayStation 3… So, that’s why I’m really hoping they re-make the Outbreak games for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 or just make an Outbreak File #3…

  • (D)Modern,zombie,clown(C)

    I would like to see RE outbreak files 1and2 on the psn but not on the ps2 classics section I prefer capcom remaking those two titles into hd version
    Of the games and make them online capable and sell them each for $15 to $20 bucks a peace That’s what capcom should do .. I say for sure I would buy both of those games

  • (D)Modern,zombie,clown(C)

    And them see what happens if they make lots of sales for those two titles then just make a outbreak files 3

  • Phillyninja08

    if capcom thinks about it back then online play wasnt that big it was just gettin started now that online coop with friends is VERY BIG NOW all other companies are remaking and remaster in there old titles in HD with coop and online play and there coming out pretty good ive been signing my name on forms blogs writing comments on outbreak support forms for sometime now us outbreak fan need to do something about this to make this game come back alive ive been begging for years now idc if its in hd or have voice chat etc just make it a DLC for psn-xbox it doesnt matter ill buy if for both consoles just give us fans wat we want and give the people a chance that played outbreak back then but never had a chance to playonline plz capcom were all begging u give the out break series another shot i miss that old school raccoon city with zombies jumping outta corners arms busting threw windows lol like dont get me wrong RE4 was a very good game but wat happen to the old dark scary game Resident evil use to be like. well let me stop there lol i can go on for hours speaking but who else agree on wat im saying ?

  • c

    Even without multiplayer it will be an instant buy. Just to get the sales up so it will convince them to make outbreak file 3.

  • c

    With re orc being released soon. Maybe slant 6 can be the ones to make file 3. They can use the engine from orc and the online component. And the racoon city textures are already there. A simple development if you ask me. Cmon slant 6!

  • http://www.facebook.com/TaylorZenFullerlove Taylor Fullerlove

    they can fucking make it multiplayer, Come on now.

  • Marlowe

    Wait is it not coming to 360? :(

  • Bob

    Damn, I remember playing RE Outbreak a few years ago. There were only a handful of level that could all be done between 10-30min but this game was soo fun!
    As someone said, we could play the same level many times, trying to do speedruns, no damage, different strategies etc.. over and over again!

    I also remember finishing ‘The Hive’ in 7min (Very Hard), fighting the Licker in ‘Hellfire’ and of course, always being the one to get the V-Poison in ‘Decisions Decisions’ because no one wanted to do it.. haha

    Good times :)

  • DarkOcelet!

    Outbreak file 2 is truly the best in the series for me , hell yes i would pay for it ,i just wish they do release it … Even though i didn’t get the chance to play it online i played it offline +200 hours ,then i was excited to play online just to learn that they closed the servers which was truly a shock to me , so i hope those two games get an hd collection because they truly deserve it .. Pls Capcom Make it happen!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001152311068 Mohamed Ryman

    we waiting for the series back since many years so plzzz capcom we had enaughtwe realy missing that perfect game

  • XJAMESX

    Seriously, these two games were PHENOMINAL online wise. With it being a DLC the load times would be reduced, ooooo i miss very heard showdown 3. File 2 was unbelievable in multi player and those to games alone ATE over 300 hours of my life. You don’t even have to HD them! Give them to the Xbox 360, use the network, make it multi and WORD WILL SPREAD!! Longlive outbreak!!

  • Giggles

    Playing Outbreak file 1 and 2 are easily my favorite times in gaming of all time. However if there’s no multiplayer, then I see no point to buy. It would be a day 1 buy if it had multiplayer. Hope they find a way to implement it back in….

  • dan

    i remember when i played resident evil the mansion the when i was kid it was scary but fun the ammo was low so you had to be careful of what you fell into yeah i hope resident evil never dies

  • Thedvd

    I so want that outbreak file 1 and 2 will be on xbox and psn i played them about 300 hours when i wanted to finally play online the servers got shut down but i think they might make a outbreak file 1 and 2 on both consoles like on psn there is re1 re2 re3 classics darkside chronicles umbrella chronicles re4 hd and code veronica x remakes

  • supes

    that would be good if they bring outbreak to ps3 loved playing it

  • The guy with ideas

    come on capcom you can make this game have online capabilities

    just basically release it like the HD collection for metal gear

    sure peace walker already had a multiplayer server but they still probably had to remake it for both PS3 and Xbox

    capcom has no reason not to bring this back in an HD collection with online cappabilities

  • Playstation4Life

    If this was to happen in any way, PS3 ONLY!!!!! It was a ps2 exclusive it should stay that way