Capcom is taking Resident Evil in an unexpected direction with the announcement of Resident Evil: Survival Unit, a brand-new real-time strategy (RTS) game for mobile devices. Rather than the usual third-person horror action, this spin-off will have players commanding teams of iconic Resident Evil characters in tactical battles for survival against the undead hordes.
Announced in partnership with Aniplex and JOYCITY, Resident Evil: Survival Unit brings a strategic twist to the franchise. It’s a mobile-first game coming to iOS and Android, designed for quick-play sessions but with enough depth to satisfy longtime fans. You’ll build squads, manage resources, and try not to get your face chewed off in classic Resident Evil settings reimagined for a top-down perspective.
The game doesn’t have a confirmed release date yet, but early details have already sparked curiosity—and a little skepticism—among fans. As the first Resident Evil mobile strategy game, it marks a notable shift in tone and gameplay for the series.
The core gameplay centers on assembling and commanding teams of familiar characters as they fend off waves of zombies, bioweapons, and other horrors. Expect PvE missions, base building, resource management, and upgrade systems—typical fare for mobile RTS games, but with a Resident Evil coat of paint. The visuals take a stylized approach while keeping the gritty, dark aesthetic that the series is known for. Think of it as your favorite heroes and villains doing their best XCOM impression with zombies.
This marks the franchise’s first true foray into real-time strategy, a genre shift that signals Capcom’s broader push into the mobile market. With mobile successes like Monster Hunter Now already under its belt, Capcom seems eager to extend its major IPs to new platforms. Resident Evil: Survival Unit could appeal to both die-hard franchise fans and casual mobile strategy players—a rare chance to pull in two very different gaming crowds. Love RE? Love micromanaging your units? This one’s got your name on it.
We’ll likely hear more as Tokyo Game Show approaches or through Capcom’s dedicated Resident Evil showcase events. So far, there’s no official word on how the game will handle monetization, whether it will include PvP, or how expansive the global release will be. But the collaboration with Aniplex and JOYCITY hints that Capcom is taking this mobile pivot seriously.
Will you give a Resident Evil strategy game a shot, or are you sticking to shotguns and typewriters? Let us know in the comments. And as always, stay tuned—because we’ll be covering every infected, mutated, and possibly adorable update as Resident Evil: Survival Unit shambles closer to release.
