Date Set for Resident Evil 5 Download Content

Video clip showing the Mercenaries Reunion mode.

Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition is set for February 18 release. Here in Japan, it's PlayStation 3 exclusive. However, as with the rest of the world, owners of the original RE5 on either the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 will be able to obtain the Gold content via paid downloads.

Today, Capcom shared release dates for the download content. It seems that players, in particular PS3 owners, are going to have to wait a bit from Gold's release.

Below is the DLC schedule. Note that Capcom considers DLC 1 the currently available Versus mode.

DLC 2: Lost in Nightmares

Includes the Lost in Nightmares scenario, two characters for Mercenaries Reunion episode (Excella and unspecified) and extra figures. Pricing is set at respectively 400 MS Points and ¥500.

DLC 3: Costume Pack

Includes Chris's Exoskeleton and Sheva's Office Lady costumes, two characters for Mercenaries Reunion (Exoskeleton and Office Lady), and extra figures. Pricing is respectively 160 MS Points and ¥200.

DLC 4: Desperate Escape

Includes the Desperate Escape scenario, two characters for Mercenaries Reunion (Josh and unspecified), and extra figures. Pricing is 400 MS Points and ¥500.

DLC 5: Costume Pack 2

Includes Chris's Warrior and Sheva's Folklore costumes, two charactes for Mercenaries Reunion (Warrior and Folklore) and extra figures. Pricing is set at 160 MS Points and ¥200.

The first two DLC packs will hit 360 on March 4 and PS3 on March 11. The second two will hit 360 on March 18 and PS3 on March 25.