March 13, 2024, marks the 15th anniversary of Resident Evil 5 in North America and Europe, one of the most unique and underappreciated titles in developer Capcom’s acclaimed survival horror series. Released at a time when the gaming landscape was shifting away from tradition, the title faced the monumental task of following up Capcom’s groundbreaking hit, Resident Evil 4. Rather than follow in its predecessor’s footsteps, Resident Evil 5 veered the series in a bold and then-revolutionary direction, featuring heavy action themes and innovative cooperative gameplay. The Resident Evil franchise is as popular as ever, thanks to highly successful modern titles and incredibly effective remakes of its best titles. While Resident Evil 5 is remembered by many as one of the classic series' most divisive outliers, 15 years later its impact on the modern series proves it has more than earned its place in the franchise.