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The Resident Evil franchise is a titan of survival horror, but in 2012, Capcom and Slant Six Games took a controversial left turn. They released Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City — a third-person tactical shooter that ditched puzzle-solving for squad-based combat. Set during the horrific zombie outbreak of Resident Evil 2 and 3, this game puts you in the boots of Umbrella’s elite cleanup crew.

If you are searching for a Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City PC download verified source, you are likely facing a frustrating reality: The game was delisted from major digital storefronts (Steam) in 2017.

Why? The licensing agreements for the music and online services expired. This means you can no longer buy it directly from Valve, Amazon Digital, or the Microsoft Store. However, that does not mean the game is lost forever. This guide provides the only verified, safe, and legal methods to download and play Raccoon City on your PC in 2025 and beyond.

Before digital stores ruled the world, Operation Raccoon City was released on DVD-ROM. This is the most "verified" way to own the game because it requires no trust in a random website.

Once you have a verified copy (disc or key), you’ll face compatibility issues. Here is the verified community patch guide:

Since the game is delisted, key resellers are your only digital option. However, you must be careful. Many sites sell stolen keys or malware-infested "game launchers."