New Resident Evil Game Announced—But There’s a Twist

A surprise Resident Evil announcement dropped during Anime Expo 2025, but it's not quite what longtime fans were expecting. Instead of a console or PC title, Capcom revealed Resident Evil: Survival Unit, a mobile real-time strategy game coming to iOS and Android. While the franchise is known for its intense horror and cinematic storytelling, Survival Unit shifts toward tactical gameplay—leaving some fans intrigued and others scratching their heads.

Anime Expo, the massive Los Angeles convention featuring industry panels from studios like Crunchyroll, Bandai Namco, and Netflix, served as the stage for this unexpected reveal. And while Capcom’s Resident Evil panel drew plenty of attention, Konami also made waves by teasing new info for Silent Hill f at the same event.

📱 Resident Evil: Survival Unit — Tactical Horror on Mobile

Developed in collaboration with JoyCity Corporation, Survival Unit is being pitched as a strategy-driven survival horror game, designed to attract both series veterans and newcomers alike. The full reveal is scheduled for July 10 at 3 PM PT/ 6 PM ET, when Capcom will premiere more details on YouTube.

Though reactions have been mixed, the announcement comes at a time when the Resident Evil community is still reeling from the recent shutdown of Resident Evil Re:Verse. For many, Survival Unit is a surprising shift—but it might also be an opportunity to explore the franchise in new ways. Some fans even noted they would gladly pick up the game if it were available on consoles instead of just mobile.

🧩 What’s Next for Resident Evil?

The mobile announcement isn’t the only Resident Evil news making headlines. During Summer Game Fest 2025, Capcom revealed Resident Evil: Requiem, set to launch in February 2026. The trailer spotlighted a new character, FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, but leaks have heavily hinted that Leon S. Kennedy may actually take center stage—possibly as a surprise main protagonist.

With Survival Unit expanding the franchise’s reach and Requiem teasing a cinematic return to form, Resident Evil continues to evolve beyond its survival horror roots.