Dataminers Unearth Unannounced Faces Coming to Resident Evil: Survival Unit
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Dataminers digging into the Android files of Resident Evil: Survival Unit have uncovered references to unannounced characters, including Chris Redfield, Excella Gionne, an adult Sherry Birkin, and a new monster named Mortem.
Mobile strategy spin-off Resident Evil: Survival Unit has only been in the hands of players for a short while, but the community is already hard at work digging into the game files. According to a report by Portuguese gaming site REvil, recent datamining of the Android version has revealed references to three unannounced characters waiting in the wings. Series veterans Chris Redfield and Excella Gionne are reportedly joined by an adult version of Sherry Birkin in the game database, alongside assets for a brand new monster currently known as Mortem.
The free-to-play mobile title, co-developed by Aniplex and Joycity with close oversight from Capcom, launched with a roster of 19 characters split across standard unlocks and premium additions. While the core game diverges from traditional survival horror in favor of a mobile-first strategy format, it has clearly struck a chord with the player base, crossing the one million download mark in its opening days. Bringing in heavy hitters like a classic-era Chris Redfield alongside fan favorites only cements the live-service momentum as the developers map out future updates.
For players already grinding through the mobile economy and managing their rosters, the prospect of iconic additions keeps the engagement loop fresh. Capcom and its development partners have not yet issued an official release timeline for these newly discovered character skins and monsters, but the datamine confirms that the post-launch pipeline is already well underway. You can read the original reporting over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Resident Evil, Mobile Gaming, Capcom, Datamining, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer