Resident Evil Survival Unit drops a new cinematic trailer, giving a look at characters across the franchise

Aniplex and Joycity have unveiled a new cinematic trailer

The background score was composed by Queen Bee

Witness iconic characters from the franchise uniting in a powerful alliance

Pre-registrations for Resident Evil Survival Unit launched last month, and the overwhelming response is no surprise—over a million sign-ups have already been recorded. With Resident Evil’s enduring legacy, fans who’ve followed the series for years may find this fresh take on the beloved horror universe to be exactly the reinvention they didn’t know they needed.

The excitement continues to build. Aniplex and Joycity have just released a new cinematic trailer, the same studio behind RE: Evil Island. You’ll recognize familiar faces—Leon, Claire, Jill—now assembled into balanced, strategic teams. The sleek 3DCG visuals are accompanied by Queen Bee’s haunting track, Mountain Hunt, deepening the atmosphere of tension and dread.

But what exactly is Resident Evil Survival Unit? To start, it shifts focus from horror to intense head-to-head strategy. You awaken in an Umbrella-controlled hospital, injured and disoriented. Your mission: manage a fortified mansion base, upgrade it through the series’ iconic Weapons Merchant, and assemble a dream team of survivors. It’s more simulation than shooter, yet every decision carries the same chilling weight.

Your squad will include legendary figures from across the Resident Evil universe—Leon, Jill, Claire, and many others. Success depends on smart strategy and perfect team synergy, as each character brings unique strengths to the fight. When the monsters attack, you’ll enter real-time defense scenarios, not just endless gunfire. Success comes from perfect positioning, timing abilities, and using environmental traps to your advantage.

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Multiplayer isn’t missing out either—global matchmaking allows you to test your strategies against players worldwide. And to make things even more terrifying, a new threat looms. Mortem, an original creature created by legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano, brings an eerie, psychological horror that lingers in every encounter.

Pre-register for Resident Evil Survival Unit today by clicking the link below. Visit the official website for more details.