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Capcom Europe has today confirmed that Resident Evil: Outbreak is set for release this September. The game's online status for Europe doesn't get a mention in this morning's press release, but there is something different about Outbreak that makes it stand out from the rest of the RE pack. Unlike previous titles in the series, players of Resident Evil Outbreak do not play the role of a highly trained S.T.A.R.S. operative, but one of eight ordinary citizens who must rely on their innate survival instincts and unique skills to stay alive. These unwitting folks are:

Kevin, a Raccoon City Police Officer. He has failed the S.T.A.R.S. entry exam twice. Kevin begins the game with the only hand gun available from the start;

George, an experienced doctor who is known from Raccoon hospital. George is skilled at mixing herbs. Ahem;

Yoko, mysterious Japanese woman. She carries a backpack which enables her to carry more than anyone else;

Mark, a Vietnam War veteran who works as a security guard. Mark is good at fending off attacks;

Cindy, a waitress at a bar. Cindy carries a case throughout the game that can be filled with objects such as herbs;

David, a plumber. David can combine items to create new weapons;

Jim, a railway worker who is good at solving puzzles;

Alyssa, a competent reporter. She's skilled at picking locks.

Having chosen one of the eight characters, two further CPU-controlled characters are selected to help you through the game. Resident Evil: Outbreak is divided into five distinct scenarios, each offering a fresh set of challenges and the option to play with a different character every time.

We'll bring you more on Resident Evil: Outbreak as we get it.