Resident Evil 6, known as Biohazard 6 in Japan, is a survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. Released on October 2, 2012, for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and on March 22, 2013, for Microsoft Windows, the game is the ninth main installment in the Resident Evil series. It has received mixed reviews for its gameplay, storyline, and graphics but remains a significant title in the survival horror genre.