An English patch is available online but is outside the scope of getting the game running. Resident Evil Outbreak has a rather steep learning curve and multiplayer is still incredibly fun even on Easy and Normal modes. Unless you’re experienced, also consider refraining from joining public Hard or Very Hard lobbies. Be sure to follow the server and forum rules. Resident Evil Outbreak is a cooperative game. When playing online, remember to be respectful to others. I personally use a DEV9 plugin and version 1.7.0 build 500 of PCXS2. You also require a Japanese PlayStation 2 or emulator configured with Japanese BIOS and an active Internet connection.

To play, one needs a Japanese NTSC copy of Resident Evil Outbreak (and/or Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2). Connecting is easy, but will require some setup. provides a private server for players, which was reconstructed using server packets from the Japanese versions. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of talented fans, one can actually play online, long after the official servers have shut down. Resident Evil Outbreak was far ahead of its time, providing the first online co-op Resident Evil experience. It’s October, and for many of us that means revisiting horror classics.