Strategy game "BIOHAZARD Survival Unit" to launch on November 18, continuing the Resident Evil universe while telling a parallel, alternate story

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/926/G092667/20251110004/

Editorial Department: Yoi-jima | 2025/11/10 01:48 (UTC)

Aniplex has today (November 10, 2025) announced that the smartphone strategy game “BIOHAZARD Survival Unit,” developed in collaboration with JOYCITY, will launch on November 18th. The game features free basic gameplay with in-app purchases.

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BIOHAZARD Survival Unit is a strategy game based on Capcom’s survival action series, “Resident Evil.” It inherits the original series’ world but tells a parallel alternate story. The gameplay closely resembles tower defense, with players focusing on simple actions such as unit placement and repositioning, and skill activation.

Pre-registration is currently ongoing, and the number of registrants has already surpassed 2 million. Those who register will receive special in-game rewards including useful items to assist with early-game progression and character development.

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Official Website for “BIOHAZARD Survival Unit”

Download Page for “BIOHAZARD Survival Unit”

“BIOHAZARD Survival Unit” Launches Worldwide on November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Aniplex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Atsuro Iwakami) announces that the new smartphone strategy game “BIOHAZARD Survival Unit,” developed jointly with JOYCITY Corporation (Headquarters: Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea; CEO: Cho Song-won), will begin service on November 18, 2025 (Tuesday, Japan time) in 151 countries and regions worldwide—including Japan. In certain areas, the game will launch starting November 17, 2025 (Monday, local time).
The list of supported regions will be expanded gradually over time. ※1

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This title reimagines Capcom’s popular “Resident Evil” series as a smartphone-focused strategy game, offering fans a fresh perspective on the franchise’s world. By combining the convenience of mobile gaming with the depth characteristic of strategy games, it enables real-time connections among players worldwide and delivers an immersive new survival-strategy experience set in the iconic “Resident Evil” universe.

Pre-orders are currently available via the App Store; pre-registration is open through Google Play and the official website.
The number of pre-registered users has already exceeded 2 million, reflecting strong global interest from fans across various regions.
Those who pre-register or place a pre-order will receive exclusive in-game rewards—including useful items to help with early-game progression and character development. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the perfect opportunity.

[About Aniplex]

Aniplex Co., Ltd.
A comprehensive entertainment company centered on anime, operating globally across diverse business fields. The company actively expands into international markets through ventures in animation, film, games, stage productions, and events.
https://www.aniplex.co.jp

[About JOYCITY]

JOYCITY Corporation
A game developer and publisher based in South Korea, specializing in online and mobile games. The company has successfully launched multiple globally popular titles such as Gunship Battle: Total Warfare, Pirates of the Caribbean: King of the Seas, and 3on3 Freestyle.
https://www.joycity.com

[About “BIOHAZARD Survival Unit”]

Title: BIOHAZARD Survival Unit
Genre: Survival Strategy Simulation
Publisher: Aniplex Co., Ltd.
(For certain regions, JOYCITY Corporation handles publishing)
Development & Operations Support: JOYCITY Corporation
Supported OS: iOS / Android
Pricing: Free to play (in-app purchases available)
Target Regions: 151 countries and regions including Japan (expansion planned in the future)
Service Launch Date: November 18, 2025 (Tuesday, Japan time)
Official Website: https://residentevil-survivalunit.com
Official Social Media:
X: https://x.com/BIO_SU_JP
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/resu
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BIOHAZARD-SurvivalUnit
Copyright Notice: (C) CAPCOM (C) Aniplex Inc. (C) JOYCITY Corp.

※1 The following regions—South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Brunei, and Mongolia—are scheduled to launch in early 2026.
※2 Aggregate figures from App Store (pre-orders) and Google Play (pre-registrations) across multiple regions including Japan, South Korea, North America, Europe, and Asia.
※3 Rewards will be delivered sequentially via the in-game mailbox after service begins. For details on reward contents, please refer to the official website.
※“BIOHAZARD” is a registered trademark of Capcom Co., Ltd.
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※All other names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
※Names, event details, and schedules may be changed without prior notice.