Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Campaign Walkthrough

Navigate Mission 1 of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City with our walkthrough. Locate vital items and complete USS objectives in Raccoon City.

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Campaign Walkthrough

Welcome to the comprehensive campaign walkthrough for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City! This guide will provide you with detailed, actionable steps to navigate each mission, locate crucial items, and overcome the Umbrella Security Service's most challenging assignments. Prepare to delve into the heart of Raccoon City and execute your objectives with precision.

Mission 1: Containment

Your first mission as part of the USS Alpha Team is to infiltrate the Umbrella research facility beneath Raccoon City and contain the T-Virus outbreak. This mission serves as an introduction to the game's mechanics and the chaotic environment you'll be operating in.

Objective: Infiltrate the Lab

  • Initial Spawn: You'll begin in the alleyway outside the facility. Immediately head forward, following your squad.
  • First Encounter: Expect your first few zombie encounters as you approach the facility entrance. Utilize your starting weapon (e.g., Assault Rifle for Vector, SMG for Bertha) and aim for headshots to conserve ammo.
  • Security Gate: The main gate is locked. Look for a small maintenance shed to the left of the gate. Inside, you'll find a Green Herb on a shelf and a Security Keycard on a workbench.
  • Accessing the Facility: Use the Security Keycard on the panel next to the main gate to open it. Proceed through.
  • Courtyard Ambush: As you enter the courtyard, several zombies and a few infected dogs will attack. Prioritize the dogs as they are fast and can inflict significant damage. Use your special abilities (e.g., Vector's Mimicry to bypass enemies, Bertha's Stimpack to heal allies) strategically.
  • Lab Entrance: The entrance to the lab is a large double door at the far end of the courtyard. Before entering, check the crates near the entrance for a box of Assault Rifle Ammo or SMG Ammo, depending on your equipped weapon.

Objective: Locate Dr. Birkin's Research

  • Main Corridor: Upon entering the lab, you'll be in a long corridor. Expect more zombie patrols. Keep an eye out for environmental hazards like exploding barrels, which can be used to your advantage.
  • Security Room: To your right, about halfway down the corridor, is a security room. Inside, you'll find a First Aid Spray on a desk and a computer terminal. Interacting with the terminal will reveal a map of the facility, highlighting Dr. Birkin's lab.
  • Cafeteria Diversion: As you exit the security room, a group of zombies will burst from the cafeteria on the left. Consider throwing a Frag Grenade if you have one, or use concentrated fire.
  • Birkin's Lab Access: Continue down the main corridor. Dr. Birkin's lab is at the very end, marked by a biohazard symbol. The door will require a specific access code.
  • Finding the Access Code: Backtrack slightly to the adjacent office area (to the right of the cafeteria entrance). On a desk in the corner, you'll find a Researcher's PDA. Examine it to retrieve the Lab Access Code (e.g., 4815).
  • Entering Birkin's Lab: Return to Birkin's lab door and input the code. Prepare for a cutscene and the next phase of the mission.

Strategy Tips for Containment:

  • Headshots are Key: Always aim for the head to conserve ammo and dispatch zombies quickly.
  • Stick Together: The AI teammates are generally competent, but staying close allows for better coordinated fire and easier revives.
  • Utilize Abilities: Don't forget your character's unique abilities. Bertha's healing, Vector's stealth, or Beltway's explosives can turn the tide of a difficult encounter.
  • Scavenge Everything: Ammo, health items, and grenades are scattered throughout the environment. Always check corners, desks, and crates.
  • Environmental Awareness: Exploding barrels and other hazards can be used to clear groups of enemies.