**Resident Evil: Survival Unit – A Fresh Chapter in the Legendary Franchise**
**Update, November 18, 4:11 p.m. ET:** The app is [currently accessible](https://apple.co/4nJ8xq3) on the App Store. The initial story is detailed below.
Sony’s subsidiary Aniplex Inc. has launched [Resident Evil: Survival Unit](https://apple.co/4nJ8xq3) for pre-order on the App Store, in anticipation of its upcoming release. It’s set to arrive much sooner than expected. Here are the insights.
### Pre-order Now, Expected Release… December 31 (But Probably Sooner)
Earlier this month, developer Aniplex unveiled [Resident Evil: Survival Unit](https://apple.co/4nJ8xq3), a brand-new mobile strategy game for iOS and Android, set in the renowned zombie-laden universe that has persisted for nearly thirty years across consoles and PCs, numerous remakes, and various film and TV adaptations.
When the announcement was made, the only information provided was that Resident Evil: Survival Unit was in the works and targeting a late 2025 launch.
Now, after a YouTube broadcast event, we have more clarity: the game occurs in an alternate storyline during the happenings of Resident Evil 2 and 3, and its expected release is set for December 31, though it’s very likely that this date is a placeholder.
### Iconic Characters, Innovative Gameplay
Developed by JOYCITY and supervised by longtime series producer Masachika Kawata, the game transitions Resident Evil into a full-fledged strategic experience for the first time. Players will need to collect resources, navigate treacherous areas, and guide familiar characters like Leon, Jill, Claire, and Carlos through tactical confrontations with restricted supplies.
Here’s what executive producer Shinji Hashimoto, well-known for his extensive tenure at Square Enix, expressed during the YouTube stream regarding the chosen format:
> “We believed that the game’s unique ‘survival element’ of managing with only limited resources aligns perfectly with strategy games. Consequently, we opted for the strategy genre that enables players globally to experience the world of Resident Evil from a unique viewpoint.”
In addition to pre-ordering the game on the [App Store](https://apple.co/4nJ8xq3) and [Google Play](https://resu.onelink.me/dbuH/vch34l5i), you may also [register on the game’s website](https://www.residentevil-survivalunit.com/) to receive further information.
