Leon, Jill, and the Gang Are Back... in a Mobile Resident Evil?! What Sorcery is This?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
A new Resident Evil mobile game, *Survival Unit*, is on the way featuring Leon, Jill, and other beloved characters in a squad-based adventure; it’s headed up by Final Fantasy alum Shinji Hashimoto and Yoshitaka Amano, so it’s either going to be amazing or a beautiful mess, honestly.
Right, hold onto your hats, because this one's a bit of a head-scratcher. Capcom, in cahoots with Aniplex and JOYCITY, has just unveiled *Resident Evil: Survival Unit* – a mobile game slated for release in late 2025. Now, before you scream "microtransactions!" into the void, there's a glimmer of hope here: a whole host of fan-favourite characters are making a comeback.
We're talking Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Carlos Oliveira. Even Robert Kendo, the gun shop owner from *Resident Evil 2*, gets a shot at glory. It's like they're pulling out all the stops to tug at our nostalgia strings. But what's it all about, eh?
The premise is suitably bonkers: our heroes awaken in an Umbrella Corp hospital after being experimented on (surprise, surprise). From there, you assemble a team of three, balancing their abilities to tackle various undead-infested challenges. Think of it as a squad-based zombie beat-em-up with a healthy dose of that classic *Resident Evil* atmosphere.
Adding to the intrigue, Shinji Hashimoto, a Final Fantasy veteran, is at the helm as executive producer. Hashimoto's spent ages in the Square Enix trenches, masterminding no fewer than 23 Final Fantasy titles. He retired in 2022, but this Resident Evil project sounds like a passion project he just couldn't resist.
And that's not all, mate. The Merchant from *Resident Evil 4* is back, peddling his wares from a mansion that serves as your survivor's base. No word yet on whether he'll still be cracking wise, but fingers crossed he's still got the best deals on herbs.
Of course, it wouldn't be *Resident Evil* without some gruesome monsters to dispatch. And to that end, they've brought in Yoshitaka Amano, another *Final Fantasy* legend, to design a brand new antagonist named Mortem. Amano, who claims a "deep appreciation for all things scary," has conjured up a pale-faced, shadowy beastie that sounds like a real menace.
So, what do we reckon? A potentially interesting mobile spin-off, or another example of a classic franchise being diluted for the sake of a quick buck? Only time will tell if *Resident Evil: Survival Unit* can live up to the legacy of its predecessors. But with so many familiar faces and a team of industry veterans behind it, it's definitely one to keep an eye on. Just try not to get *too* excited until we see some gameplay, eh?
Tags: Resident Evil, Mobile Gaming, Capcom, Shinji Hashimoto, Yoshitaka Amano
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