Resident Evil: Survival Unit Announced – A Real-Time Strategy Spin-Off for Mobile
🧟♂️ A Brand-New Take on Resident Evil
The world of Resident Evil is expanding once again—this time into the world of real-time strategy (RTS) games. Capcom has officially announced Resident Evil: Survival Unit, a mobile spin-off coming soon to iPhone and Android devices.
Developed in close collaboration with Capcom, this new mobile game aims to stay true to the series’ roots while offering a new strategic experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.
🧠 What Is Resident Evil: Survival Unit?
Resident Evil: Survival Unit is a real-time strategy mobile game co-developed by Joycity Corporation, the creators behind Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War. Like that game, Survival Unit will also be a licensed RTS experience—set in the iconic and terrifying world of Resident Evil.
Here's what we know so far:
- 📱 Platform: iOS and Android
- 🧪 Setting: Before Resident Evil 4, during Umbrella Corporation’s rise
- 🎮 Genre: Real-Time Strategy (RTS)
- 🌍 Regions: Launching globally including Japan, South Korea, North America, Europe, and Asia
- 👥 Audience: Long-time fans & new players alike
🌲 A Mysterious Setting Teased
One promotional image has been shared ahead of the full reveal, showing a shadowy forest setting. A vehicle is parked next to an eerie Umbrella Corporation billboard, reading:
"Our Business is life itself..."
Behind the trees, you can see a mountain range—hinting this may take place near the Arklay Mountains, close to Raccoon City, the heart of the original games.
🔍 What Could the Gameplay Be Like?
While full details are coming next week, here’s what fans are speculating:
- 🧨 Control STARS Units: Direct elite teams of STARS commandos in tactical missions
- 🎯 Strategic Combat: Real-time battles against zombies, BOWs, and Umbrella forces
- 💡 Resource Management: Build and defend outposts while surviving infected zones
- 📖 Story Elements: Possibly connected to the larger Resident Evil timeline
👀 Full Reveal Coming Soon
Mark your calendars! A full gameplay reveal and additional details will be unveiled in an online showcase on July 10 via YouTube. This event will offer the first full look at gameplay, characters, and story elements.
🧬 Why It’s the Perfect Time for This Spin-Off
With Resident Evil: Requiem heading back to Raccoon City and refocusing on Umbrella’s storyline, launching Survival Unit now ties perfectly into the franchise’s return to its origins. It also gives fans a chance to re-experience early-era lore from a brand-new gameplay angle.
🕹️ Final Thoughts
Resident Evil: Survival Unit promises a new way to experience one of horror gaming’s most iconic universes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a mobile strategy gamer looking for your next thrill, this upcoming RTS might just surprise you.