Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a third-person shooter with survival horror elements for the Sony PlayStation 3. Set in the Resident Evil universe during the events of Resident Evil 2 and 3, players take on the role of an Umbrella Security Services soldier or a US Special Ops team member. The game emphasizes cooperative gameplay, allowing players to experience the dark and infected Raccoon City as they engage in intense combat, complete objectives, and encounter series staple enemies and characters. It offers a reinterpretation of the series' iconic storylines and a competitive multiplayer mode.