During today’s online event, Aniplex and JOYCITY unveiled the mobile game, *Resident Evil Survival Unit*, and announced its global release planned for this year.

In an unexpected turn, Aniplex introduced a new *Resident Evil* installment, indicating that CAPCOM’s role is primarily limited to oversight. The innovative mobile strategy game, co-developed with JOYCITY Corporation, named *Resident Evil Survival Unit*, is a free-to-play offering that enables fans to enlist iconic characters from the vast *Resident Evil* universe. The game claims to “provide a fresh, mobile-focused gameplay experience that deviates from the conventional survival horror style of the main series.”

### *Resident Evil Survival Unit* Key Features

– *Resident Evil Survival Unit* permits players to connect and engage in real-time competition worldwide, featuring strategic elements well-known in mobile gaming.

– The game is set in an alternate universe where recognizable characters from the original mainline series reappear in a new narrative, delving into unique experiences and adventures alongside these beloved figures.

– For the first time in the franchise, *Resident Evil* enthusiasts can form ideal teams with protagonists from the mainline series, as this alternate universe allows *Resident Evil 4* hero Leon S. Kennedy to join forces with Alyssa Ashcroft from *Outbreak* and the newly revealed *Resident Evil 9: Requiem*. It may also facilitate confrontations such as Leon and the series’ main antagonist Albert Wesker meeting for the first time.

– Players will create and oversee their own base—a mansion where iconic characters reside and interact, serving as the central hub of activity for the game. In keeping with the rich *Resident Evil* ambiance, *Resident Evil Survival Unit* incorporates design elements from the original mansion that laid the groundwork for the series.

– *Resident Evil Survival Unit* showcases original creature designs crafted by renowned game artist Yoshitaka Amano.

– Employing special abilities and strategic foresight is essential for success, as tactical gameplay is integral to survival, requiring fans to anticipate threats to advance.

Fans can pre-register for *Resident Evil Survival Unit* by visiting the [official site](https://www.residentevil-survivalunit.com/en#intro) and selecting the store appropriate for their device. *Resident Evil Survival Unit* is currently open for pre-registration on the iOS App Store and Google Play, with a full launch anticipated in 2025.