Can You Play as Sheva Alone in Resident Evil 5 Single Player? No.

No, you cannot play solely as Sheva Alomar in the single-player campaign of Resident Evil 5. The game is fundamentally designed as a two-character cooperative experience.

Why Sheva Isn't Playable Solo

• Core Gameplay Mechanics: Combat, puzzle-solving, and progression are built around two players (or one player + AI) coordinating actions—covering fire, boosting over walls, combining items, and managing two inventories.
• Narrative Structure: The story alternates perspectives and relies on Chris and Sheva's partnership. Removing one character breaks scripted sequences, dialogue, and boss encounters designed for duo tactics.

How to Play as Sheva

• Local Co-op (Split-Screen): A second player controls Sheva on the same console.
• Online Co-op: Partner with another player online; one plays Chris, the other Sheva.
• "Guest" Mode (Online): Some versions allow a second player to join a host's game controlling Sheva while the host controls both characters or just Chris.

Note: In single-player, you control Chris while Sheva is an AI partner. You can issue commands (Attack, Cover, Wait) and swap equipment, but you never directly control her.