What do you mean the games you make are all real?!

"System, can we release the game now?" Fang Qingzhou asked.

Yes, the game can be released at any time, as long as the host wishes.

"Has that billion-dollar marketing budget been used up?" Fang Qingzhou continued to ask, his eyes unconsciously glancing out the window at the skyscraper that was still playing his handsome face with a middle parting on a loop.

[We've already spent 500 million, and another 500 million will be allocated to ongoing marketing and promotion after the game's release.]

Fang Qingzhou was really envious of that 1 billion yuan. That was 1 billion yuan! The interest from putting it in the bank would be enough for him to live comfortably for the rest of his life.

Even if he doesn't use the money to enjoy himself, ten million for each resurrection coin, that's equivalent to giving him a hundred lives.

However, he also understands that game marketing is very important. As long as the marketing is done well, with the quality of "Resident Evil: Raccoon City" that he worked his life on, money will definitely keep flowing in.

Most importantly, even if he wanted it, the system probably wouldn't give him that billion.

"System, can we release the game in a few days?" Fang Qingzhou asked again.

Even if a lot of money is spent on marketing and promotion, it will take some time for the game's popularity to build up to its peak. Releasing it now would be a waste of the anticipation built up by those marketing expenses.

This is similar to a movie. After the trailer is released, it needs time for the audience to discuss, anticipate, and spread the word before it can be released at the most appropriate time to maximize box office revenue.

[Of course you can, but please be reminded that you will re-enter the world of Resident Evil in one week. Please release the game within one week.]

"Only a week! Give me at least a month's rest!" Fang Qingzhou was furious.

In the time it took him to survive the Resident Evil crisis plus the drive to Raccoon City, it only took him a few hours at most. But in those few hours, he experienced several life-or-death crises. Just before returning, he was bitten all over by zombies, and yet he was given a week to rest.

After completing the story, the host will be given a rest period.

Fang Qingzhou leaned back in the boss's chair and stared at the ceiling for a while.

One week.

Seven days.

One hundred and sixty-eight hours.

It sounded like a lot, but the thought of having to return to that horrific place filled with zombies and reeking of decay in seven days made him feel that the time was pitifully short.

"System, where should I start when I go back next time?"

[The location you enter next will be the location you left from this time: the lobby of the Raccoon City Police Department.]

"And what about my physical condition? Are those wounds still there?"

Each time the host returns to the real world, their physical condition will be reset to a healthy state.

"That's alright..." Fang Qingzhou breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He couldn't imagine how he would fight zombies with his body, which was already nearing its limit. Then, remembering something, he asked again.

"System, can I bring things from this world into the Resident Evil world?"

If he can bring something with him, things will be easier. Although he can't get a gun, he can at least get a set of armor and a sword holder in this world to take with him.

Thanks to the popularity of medieval games, traditional artisans have experienced a resurgence in this world. The hand-forged armor and swords are of extremely high quality, even surpassing the quality of real historical cold weapons due to the materials used.

No, to maintain the continuity and realism of the game's storyline, the host can only use items and skills from the Resident Evil template.

Upon hearing this, Fang Qingzhou couldn't help but sigh again.

He had already guessed it. After all, if the first level involved running away with a small pistol, and the second level turned into a game where you were wearing armor and wielding swords, then it would really become a game that even a dog wouldn't play.

"By the way, System, you said before that experience points can be used to enhance skills. So, what skills can I enhance with these experience points?"

The system didn't speak, but a skill panel appeared in front of him.

[Firearms Proficiency (Beginner) → Intermediate (Requires 100 experience points)]

[Effect: Increases the hit rate and reload speed of pistols, rifles, and other conventional firearms; unlocks a mobile shooting accuracy bonus.]

Basic Combat (Beginner) → Intermediate (Requires 100 experience points)

[Effect: Increases melee attack power and reaction speed, unlocks proficiency in dagger-type weapons]

[Steelback (Beginner) → Intermediate (Requires 200 experience points)]

[Effect: Increases resistance to blows by three times, further reduces pain sensation, improves physical resilience, and enhances strength to some extent]

Li Sanguang (Beginner) → Intermediate (Requires 200 experience points)

[Effect: Increases resource detection range, allowing the detection of hidden resources, and there is a small chance to detect usable resources from defeated monsters.]

Looking at these skills, Fang Qingzhou found it difficult to choose. The skill he most wanted to upgrade was undoubtedly Bristleback, as Bristleback was the biggest contributor to his escape from the Resident Evil world.

If it weren't for the Bristleback, he would have died in a one-against-eight situation. However, he didn't have enough experience points. The effect of Li Sanguang's skill upgrade was somewhat like getting equipment after defeating monsters, which might help alleviate some of his resource shortage problem.

Unlike later Resident Evil games, Resident Evil 2 not only features grid-based challenges but also extremely limited resources. However, players cannot level up due to insufficient experience.

The only upgrades are to shooting and melee. Improving shooting will likely make it easier for him to hit the zombies' eyes and also save some bullets.

Upgrading your combat skills might allow you to go head-to-head with zombies, just like in Resident Evil 4, where Leon, after rigorous training, was able to take down a group of zombies without a gun. However, that would require advanced combat skills.

"Should I save the experience points for when I upgrade my Bristleback next time...?" Fang Qingzhou still couldn't forget his beloved Bristleback.

This skill has saved him countless times. The first time he was bitten by a zombie, it was Bristleback that helped him withstand the attack. In the car accident, it was Bristleback that reduced the damage. In the corridor where he was fighting eight people alone, it was Bristleback that allowed him to survive until the end.

If he could upgrade to the intermediate level, his resistance to blows would increase from two to three times, his pain would be further reduced, and he would also gain strength. Then, the next time he was surrounded by zombies, he wouldn't have to fight so badly.

Upgrading requires 200 experience points, and he is still 60 points short.

In other words, the next time he enters the Resident Evil world, he only needs to kill six more zombies to accumulate enough experience points to upgrade Bristleback.

[Friendly reminder: The difficulty you will encounter next time you enter the Resident Evil world will increase. The reason the system wants you to return after completing the story nodes is that it hopes the release of the first level will allow you to obtain more money to exchange for resurrection coins.]

[Please increase your strength and acquire as much money as possible within this week.]