Resident Evil Survival Unit is an upcoming mobile strategy game that reimagines the iconic survival horror franchise through a tactical lens. Co-developed by JOYCITY Corporation and distributed by Aniplex, the game is set to launch in 2025 for iOS and Android, offering a new experience in a real-time strategy, base management, and psychological horror.
Set in a parallel timeline to Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, the story begins with the protagonist awakening in a derelict hospital after being subjected to experiments by the Umbrella Corporation. As players attempt to escape, they uncover a chilling narrative filled with familiar faces like Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine, alongside new characters and threats.
Gameplay revolves around building and defending a base—styled as a mansion—while managing resources, researching technology, and deploying characters in real-time battles against waves of infected. Strategic decisions, environmental traps, and character synergies play a crucial role in survival. The game also features exploration elements, puzzles, and encounters with other survivor factions that can lead to alliances or conflict.
Adding to its eerie atmosphere, legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano contributes an original creature design named Mortem, embodying psychological unease rather than overt horror. His haunting creation deepens the game’s thematic tension and visual identity.
