A new entry in theResident Evilfranchise is due to be fully revealed next week during a special livestream presentation.Resident Evilfans are currently waiting for the release of the next mainline game in the series,Resident Evil Requiem, which is set to launch on July 27, 2025.
As revealed in a press release,Resident Evil Survival Unitis an upcoming strategy game that “draws inspiration” from Capcom’s franchise, though it will be developed by Aniplex Inc. and JOYCITY. The game is being created “in close collaboration with Capcom,” which should hopefully allow for a trueResident Evilexperience.Kingdom Heartsco-creator Shinji Hashimoto is also reportedly on board for the project, though his exact involvement is currently unknown (viaVGC).
The full reveal will take place via livestream on Thursday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM (UTC)/3:00 PM PDT/6:00 PM EDT.
Everything We Know About Resident Evil Survival Unit
One To Keep An Eye On
Aniplex and JOYCITY have so far kept details onResident Evil Survival Unitto a minimum, which makes sense considering a livestream is on the way. Still, we do know that the game will be “reimagining the survival horror universe as a real-time strategy experience optimized for mobile platforms.”
While it’s not clear when the game might take place in the series' timeline - or who ofour Raccoon City favoritesmight appear - the press release does state thatthe mobile game is “designed to appeal to both longtime fans and new players.“We don’t yet have a release date forResident Evil Survival Unit, but we do know that it will be released globally across Japan, South Korea, North America, Europe, and Asia.
Is Resident Evil A Good Fit For A Strategy Game?
An Unusual Choice - But One That Could Work
A mobile strategy game might feel like an unusual fit forResident Evil, but this is one of the most adaptable series in the horror genre. Over the years,Resident Evilhas experimented with first-person, third-person, comedy, new characters, new storylines, mainline games, spin-off games, vampires, werewolves, and more. There’s also been the board game, and thedoomed live-serviceResident Evilgame, even if that failed to make a splash. With all this in mind,it’s not all that surprising to seeREmake the move to a mobile strategy release.
Having Hashimoto on board in any capacity is also a major win forResident Evil Survival Unit.Hashimoto is a gaming legend, not only having co-created theKingdom Heartsseries and worked as aproducer onFinal Fantasy 9. He was also a major player at Square Enix, serving as a member of the board of directors, and also being brand manager ofFinal Fantasyfor over a decade. Although he retired from Square Enix back in 2022, Hashimoto is the perfect fit for any type of strategy game release, and it will be exciting to see more about this newResident Evilat the reveal next week.
