Press release:
Tokyo, Japan – November 28, 2025 – Aniplex Inc. (President: Atsuhiro Iwakami) today announced the global release of Resident Evil Survival Unit, a new mobile strategy game co-developed with JOYCITY Corporation (CEO: Seong Won Cho), has surpassed 2 million cumulative downloads worldwide following its official launch on November 18, 2025.
At launch, Resident Evil Survival Unit achieved outstanding global results, reaching No.1 on the Google Play Top Free charts in the United States and securing the top position on the App Store’s Top Free charts in more than 15 countries, including Japan, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Since its release, the title has continued to build strong global momentum across multiple markets.
Based on Capcom’s iconic Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Survival Unit offers a fresh strategic experience tailored for mobile devices. The game blends the accessibility of mobile gaming with the depth of real-time strategy, allowing players worldwide to connect and compete in a new survival-themed adventure set in the Resident Evil universe.
To celebrate this milestone, all players will receive a special in-game reward. By entering the promo code “2M SURVIVORS” via the official Promo Code Redemption Site, players can redeem their reward. Please refer to the official website for detailed information on the reward items.
Game Overview – Resident Evil Survival Unit
Genre: Survival Horror Strategy
Publisher: Aniplex Inc. (JOYCITY Corporation in select regions)
Development Partner: JOYCITY Corporation
OS: iOS, Android
Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)
Launch Date: November 18, 2025
Regions: 151 countries and regions worldwide (with additional territories to follow)
Official Website: https://residentevil-survivalunit.com
Social media :
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/resu
X: https://x.com/RE_SU_EN
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/resu
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ResidentEvil-SurvivalUnit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/residentevilsurvivalunit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/residentevil_survivalunit
About Aniplex Inc.
Aniplex Inc. is a diversified entertainment company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Known for its leadership in anime production and distribution, Aniplex also develops and publishes games, films, stage productions, and live events for audiences worldwide. Aniplex is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
https://www.aniplex.co.jp
About JOYCITY Corporation
JOYCITY Corporation is a leading game developer and publisher based in South Korea, specializing in online and mobile games. The company is known for global hits such as Gunship Battle: Total Warfare, Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War and 3on3 Freestyle.
https://www.joycity.com
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: Android, Aniplex Inc., Capcom, Horror, iOS, JOYCITY Corporation, Mobile games, Resident Evil, Resident Evil Survival Unit, Strategy, Survival