Resident Evil 6, released on October 2, 2012, is celebrating its 14th anniversary. Developed by Capcom, the game aimed to be the most ambitious and visually impressive entry in the Resident Evil series to date. It featured four interconnected storylines, developed by more than 600 people, marking one of the largest production efforts in the franchise's history. However, the game faced criticism for its overly complex structure and ambitious goals, which some felt were not fully realized. Campaigns featuring characters like Chris Redfield and Piers Nivans, as well as Jake Muller and Sherry Birkin, were seen as examples of the game's overreach, with some players and critics feeling that the narrative and gameplay elements were stretched too thin. The game was also noted for its length, being nearly twice as long as Resident Evil 5, but it was plagued by technical and design issues. Players reported problems such as awkward quick-time events, poor camera angles, and a lack of balance that strayed from the survival horror roots that defined earlier games in the series. The development was led by Eiichiro Sasaki, who had previously worked on the Resident Evil Outbreak titles. However, Sasaki has not worked on any Resident Evil games since Resident Evil 6. Despite these criticisms, Resident Evil 6 was commercially successful, selling 4.9 million copies by the end of March 2013. However, this fell short of Capcom's target of 7 million sales. In January 2013, producer Masashika Kawata acknowledged that the company was at a "dead end" with the franchise and may have needed to reboot it. This admission eventually led to the release of Resident Evil 7 biohazard in January 2017, which marked a significant shift in the series' direction and helped reinvigorate its popularity. New enemies such as zombards and J'avo mutants were introduced in Resident Evil 6, adding new challenges to gameplay as they could run, jump at the player, and even use weapons. The game also introduced new mechanics, such as the ability to revive fallen allies and a skill point system for upgrading weapons and ammunition. These features were intended to enhance gameplay but were often overshadowed by the game's technical and narrative shortcomings.