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Is the fact that zombies are still lurking amongst our top-picked pop culture franchises a sign that the reanimated fad is literally undead? If you're a follower of the Resident Evil games, this is good news for you.

Capcom confirmed last week that a follow up to their 2013 HD-version of Resident Evil Revelations will be coming to consoles and PCs for the US and Europe in early 2015.

Resident Evil Revelations 2's familiar survival horror story unfolds with time-honored character Claire Redfield, who we've seen survive the challenges of Raccoon City. She is employed by Terra Save, an anti-bioterrorism organization, along with company rookie Moira, the daughter of Barry Burton. The two protagonists are taken against their will to an unknown and solitary setting where weapons and ammo, not unlike in previous games, are strewn throughout halls and rooms where enemies lie in wait.

With an episodic release that players may recall of previous versions, Resident Evil Revelations 2 will be phased out in various formats in a progression very suitable for suspenseful gameplay. Four episodes, each replete with the gasps and thrills one would expect of RE notoriety, will be available for weekly digital download at $5.99 each. Once all four installations have been rolled out, the Complete Season with additional game content, will be available digitally for $24.99. A retail version of the Complete Season will simultaneously make its debut for $39.99. The retail version will include the same additional game content found on the the digital version, yet with even more gameplay. Further details about the extra content are soon to be announced.

The game is playable by 1-2 players, with the assistive co-op play mechanic found in past titles. One can switch between Claire and Moira to take over the nimble and threatening "Afflicted" in single player mode with AI, or offline co-op. Along with Moira’s introduction to the story is her ability to blind enemies with her torch before Claire sweeps in to finish them off.

Find out which mode works best for you when Resident Evil Revelations 2 comes to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC in the beginning of next year. Need more specifics than that? Keep your finger on the pulse (or lack thereof?) of Resident Evil action with Capcom's updates on the official website and the Resident Evil Facebook page.

Do you think you'll pay to play each weekly episode of Resident Evil Revelations 2 as they are released, or for the price, just wait for the Complete Season? Let us know in the Comments section below, where you can continue to converse with our survival horror fans on what the game has in store for us ahead.