Featuring Iconic Monsters Including Rathalos and Limited-Time Crossover Gameplay
Tokyo, Japan – July 2, 2026 – Aniplex Inc. today announced the launch of a limited-time collaboration event between Resident Evil Survival Unit, the mobile strategy game co-developed with JOYCITY Corporation, and CAPCOM’s globally acclaimed Monster Hunter series. The event begins today and will be available for a limited time worldwide.
First released in 2004, the Monster Hunter series is a globally popular hunting action franchise in which players cooperate to track and defeat massive creatures across expansive natural environments. The series is widely recognized for establishing cooperative multiplayer hunting as a core gameplay experience and has built a dedicated worldwide fanbase.
This collaboration introduces Monster Hunter–inspired gameplay elements into the post-apocalyptic world of Resident Evil Survival Unit, highlighting tactical mind games with iconic monsters and a wide variety of event content that deliver a new level of cooperative and competitive gameplay.
Monster Hunter Collaboration Event Details
During the event period, players will encounter iconic monsters from the Monster Hunter series within Resident Evil Survival Unit.
Featured content includes:
• Hunt Rathalos, the King of the Skies
• Take on mission-based battles featuring Yian Kut-Ku
• Repel the Silver Rathalos (Rare Species) through high-intensity strategic exchanges
In addition, the collaboration introduces special event content and minigames inspired by Monster Hunter, offering new gameplay experiences beyond the core strategy system.
Collaboration Rewards and Exclusive Content
To celebrate the collaboration, players can participate in limited-time events to earn exclusive rewards.
Key rewards include:
• Two collaboration-exclusive Hunter characters, available for free
• Limited-time customization items such as Base Skins and March Skins
These rewards expand both collection elements and strategic gameplay options.
Event Period: July 2, 2026, 00:00 (UTC) – July 29, 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Further details are available via in-game notices and official social media channels.
Game Overview
• Title: Resident Evil Survival Unit
• Genre: Survival Horror Strategy
• Publisher: Aniplex Inc. (JOYCITY Corporation in select regions)
• Development Partner: JOYCITY Corporation
• Platforms: iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android
• Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)
• Launch Date: November 18, 2025
• Regions: 176 countries and regions worldwide (with additional territories to follow)
• Official Website: https://residentevil-survivalunit.com
Social Media:
o X : https://x.com/RE_SU_EN
o Discord : https://discord.com/invite/resu
o YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@ResidentEvil-SurvivalUnit
o Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/residentevilsurvivalunit
o Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/residentevil_survivalunit
Copyright : ©CAPCOM ©Aniplex Inc. ©JOYCITY Corp.
À propos d’Aniplex Inc.
Aniplex Inc. est une société de divertissement dont le siège est situé à Tokyo, au Japon. Reconnue pour son leadership dans la production et la distribution d’anime, Aniplex développe également des jeux vidéo, des films, des productions scéniques et des événements en direct à destination d’un public international. Aniplex est une filiale de Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
https://www.aniplex.co.jp
À propos de JOYCITY Corporation
JOYCITY Corporation est un développeur et éditeur de jeux de premier plan basé en Corée du Sud, spécialisé dans les jeux en ligne et mobiles. L’entreprise est notamment connue pour ses succès mondiaux tels que Gunship Battle: Total Warfare, Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War et 3on3 Freestyle.
https://www.joycity.com