- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Release
- September 15, 2009
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Two players control Chris and Sheva throughout the campaign in local split-screen or online co-op. They manage separate inventories, pass ammunition and healing items, perform paired actions, split briefly along parallel routes, and rescue one another when grabbed or critically wounded.
About this game
Resident Evil 5 sends Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar into the heart of a biological outbreak in Kijuju, Africa. The campaign is designed around two-player co-op, whether you bring a friend or rely on AI. This is true cooperative survival horror, where both players share ammo, health, and the weight of every encounter.
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You will navigate tight corridors and open plazas, managing limited inventory space while fighting waves of infected enemies and formidable bosses. Communication and resource sharing matter: one player might cover while the other heals, or you split up to solve environmental puzzles under pressure. The balance between gunplay and survival tension keeps sessions intense.
Resident Evil 5 supports online co-op and local split-screen on PC, making it flexible for couch sessions or remote play. The campaign flows as a series of chapters that reward coordination, and the scarcity of ammo and healing items creates constant teamwork pressure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play the entire campaign in co-op?
Yes, the entire campaign is built around two-player co-op. You can play online with a friend or locally via split-screen on PC. If you play solo, an AI partner controls the second character.
Do both players share resources like ammo and health items?
Yes, both players share a limited pool of ammo and healing items. You'll need to communicate and decide who needs what, as inventory space is tight and resources are scarce throughout the campaign.
Is split-screen co-op available on PC?
Yes, Resident Evil 5 supports local split-screen co-op on PC, so you can play together on the same screen as well as online.
How important is communication in co-op?
Very important. You'll need to coordinate resource sharing, cover each other during fights, and work together to solve environmental puzzles under pressure. The game is designed around communication-heavy teamwork.