Resident Evil Outbreak
Resident Evil Outbreak

Unlockable Scenarios

Access hidden chapters in Resident Evil Outbreak. This guide details how to unlock additional scenarios, expanding the narrative and offering distinct gameplay.

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Unlockable Scenarios

Beyond the initial five scenarios, Resident Evil Outbreak offers two additional, challenging scenarios that expand the game's narrative and provide unique gameplay experiences. Unlocking these requires specific actions within the main game. This section details how to access these hidden chapters.

Unlockable Scenario 1: Decisions, Decisions

This scenario delves into the immediate aftermath of the Outbreak, focusing on a group of survivors attempting to escape the ravaged city. It's known for its difficult puzzles and resource management.

  • Unlock Condition: Complete the first five main scenarios (Outbreak, Below Freezing Point, The Hive, Hellfire, and Underbelly) on any difficulty setting.
  • Walkthrough Steps:
    1. Complete All Main Scenarios: Ensure you have successfully finished all five core scenarios. The order does not matter, but all must be cleared.
    2. Return to Main Menu: After completing the final required scenario, return to the game's main menu.
    3. New Scenario Available: "Decisions, Decisions" will now appear as an selectable option on the scenario selection screen.
  • Key Items & Strategies:
    • Medical Kit: Crucial for managing the infection rate, often found in the Hospital Wing. Prioritize its use on teammates with high infection.
    • Shotgun: Highly effective against the stronger mutated enemies. Look for it in the Police Station armory, though access requires the Armory Key (found in the Chief's Office).
    • Circuit Board: Essential for restoring power in the Power Plant area. Its location varies slightly but is often hidden within a locker in the Control Room.
    • Cooperation is Key: This scenario heavily emphasizes teamwork. Communicate with your AI partners (or human players) to share items and solve puzzles efficiently.
    • Conserve Ammo: Enemies are plentiful and tough. Aim for headshots and avoid unnecessary engagements. Melee attacks can be surprisingly effective against weaker zombies if you have a strong character.

Unlockable Scenario 2: Flashback

This scenario takes players back to an earlier point in the Outbreak, revealing critical backstory and introducing new environments. It's notorious for its oppressive atmosphere and unique boss encounters.

  • Unlock Condition: Achieve an "A" rank or higher on all five main scenarios (Outbreak, Below Freezing Point, The Hive, Hellfire, and Underbelly) on the Normal difficulty setting or higher.
  • Walkthrough Steps:
    1. Master the Main Scenarios: This is the most challenging unlock condition. You must achieve an "A" rank on each of the initial five scenarios. This typically involves:
      • Completing the scenario quickly.
      • Minimizing damage taken.
      • Saving all possible NPCs (where applicable).
      • Using minimal retries.
      • Avoiding excessive item usage.
    2. Difficulty Setting: Ensure you are playing on at least "Normal" difficulty. Ranks achieved on "Easy" will not count towards this unlock.
    3. Verify Ranks: After each scenario, check your results screen to confirm you received an "A" rank. If not, consider replaying the scenario.
    4. Return to Main Menu: Once all five main scenarios have an "A" rank (or higher) on Normal or above, return to the main menu.
    5. New Scenario Available: "Flashback" will now be selectable from the scenario list.
  • Key Items & Strategies:
    • Grenade Launcher: Invaluable for crowd control and dealing with the scenario's unique mutated creatures. Often found in the Research Lab's secure storage, requiring a Security Card (found in the Administrator's Office).
    • Antivirus: While not always a direct unlock item, finding and using Antivirus vials effectively can significantly improve your rank by keeping your infection rate low. They are often hidden in medical cabinets or lab areas.
    • UV Light: A unique item in this scenario, used to reveal hidden clues or weaken certain enemies. Its primary location is usually within the abandoned Clinic.
    • Environmental Awareness: "Flashback" features many environmental puzzles and traps. Pay close attention to your surroundings and any notes or documents you find.
    • Boss Strategy: The final boss in "Flashback" requires a specific strategy involving environmental interaction and precise timing. Stock up on powerful weapons and healing items before the confrontation.