Chris Redfield first appears in the original Resident Evil as one of two playable protagonists. In the game, he is a member of S.T.A.R.S.'
Alpha Team, sent to investigate the disappearance of their compatriots. The squad discovers the remains of Bravo Team's
helicopter, but shortly encounter a pack of undead
dogs. Chris, accompanied by Albert Wesker and Jill
Valentine,
1 seek refuge in the nearby mansion, which is filled with deadly traps and horrific monsters. Chris' scenario is more challenging than Jill's, as he has a more limited carrying capacity, and lacks certain items, such as a lockpick and grenade launcher.2 The original Japanese release of the 1996 game features a
clip of live-action character portraying him smoking a
cigarette, which was removed in the overseas version of the game (but restored in the PC CD-ROM port).3
Chris returns in Resident Evil: Code Veronica, where he attempts to rescue his younger
sister,
Claire, from a secret Umbrella Corporation facility in Antarctica. While there, he confronts Alexia Ashford, the creator of the T-Veronica Virus, and Wesker. He embarks on a mission to destroy the Umbrella Corporation after the game, which is depicted during the events of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles.4 Redfield is the main protagonist in the upcoming Resident Evil 5.5. Chris was voiced by Michael Filipowich in Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and Joe Whyte in the 2002 remake of Resident Evil.