Resident Evil celebrates its 30th anniversary this March. To mark this milestone year, numerous projects are set for 2026. First, a collaboration with Universal Studios Japan, which is also celebrating its 25th anniversary since opening. This autumn, the park will host the evolved horror experience 'Halloween Horror Nights,' featuring a new attraction: 'Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive.'
Additionally, a deluxe commemorative book, 'Nikkei Entertainment! BIOHAZARD 30th Special,' has been announced for release on September 25 (Fri). Furthermore, on October 30 (Fri), the world's first large-scale exhibition of the Resident Evil series, 'THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition,' will open in Shibuya, Tokyo.
The latest updates on Resident Evil's 30th anniversary are also available on a dedicated website, which features exclusive messages from celebrities. Please visit.
Creatures Attack from All Directions! Scream in Unpredictable Terror – 'Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive'
'Resident Evil,' celebrating its 30th anniversary, joins forces with Universal Studios Japan, marking its 25th anniversary. This commemorative collaboration features a horror maze based on the latest installment, 'Resident Evil Requiem.' Set in the meticulously recreated Lenwood Hotel and sanatorium, creatures will attack guests from every direction. Experience relentless terror where you never know what happens next—a limit-breaking experience where even a moment's lapse is not allowed! This attraction will run until December 27 (Sun).
'Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive'
An astonishing R-15 rating—tremors won't stop as you advance.
The terrifying horror of the blockbuster 'Resident Evil Requiem' now appears in real life.
Relentlessly pursued by horrifying creatures you instinctively want to look away from, attacked without warning from ceilings, underfoot, and every direction!
Dive into an unprecedented, nightmarish maze of relentless tension, where screams fade into exhaustion.
Event Period: September 11 (Fri), 2026 – December 27 (Sun)
Operating Hours: 10:00 – Park Closing
Inescapable Despair Approaches! 'Halloween Horror Nights' Celebrates 15 Years!
Since its debut in 2011, 'Halloween Horror Nights' has evolved annually in quality and scale, delivering the theme of 'horror' as a new form of autumn leisure in Japan with overwhelming atmosphere and innovative entertainment. In 2026, marking its 15th anniversary, the event evolves into an extreme horror experience where despair closes in from all sides. A new season of 'desperate terror' begins.
This year, the 15th-anniversary 'Halloween Horror Nights' will feature a lineup where otherworldly horrors converge at once—from street experiences across the park to collaborations with globally popular survival horror 'Resident Evil Requiem' and popular anime titles from Japan and abroad.
'Halloween Horror Nights'
Event Period: September 11 (Fri), 2026 – November 8 (Sun)
* 'Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive' runs until December 27 (Sun)
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A Deluxe Commemorative Book for the 30th Anniversary!
Nikkei Entertainment! BIOHAZARD 30th Special (Nikkei BP Mook)
An all-color special book that thoroughly dissects the 'past,' 'present,' and 'future' of the survival horror game 'Resident Evil.' This comprehensive volume celebrates the 30-year journey of 'Resident Evil,' which marks its 30th anniversary in March 2026. It features a 'series timeline' revisiting trends and buzzwords of each era, a 'relationship chart & story timeline' decoding character connections, and a 'creature lineage' systematically organizing the iconic monsters of the series. Also included are unique variety features, offering a wide range of enjoyment from serious to playful content.
Additionally, it includes an interview with actress Shihori Katedani, who makes her game voice-acting debut in the latest title 'Resident Evil Requiem,' behind-the-scenes stories from developers, and commemorative messages celebrating the 30th anniversary. This book is highly recommended for both longtime fans and newcomers to the series.
Nikkei BP
Release Date: September 25, 2026 (Fri)
Price: 2,420 JPY (tax included)
Format: A4 modified
Pages: 124 (tentative)
ISBN-13: 978-4-296-22079-3
Pre-orders now open!
● Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4296220799
● Seven Net
https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107725872
● HMV&BOOKS online
https://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/17072532
World's First Large-Scale Exhibition in October! 'THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition' – Pre-sale by Lottery Now Open!
The exhibition 'THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition,' commemorating the 30th anniversary of 'Resident Evil,' will be held for 56 days from October 30 (Fri), 2026 to December 24 (Thu) at Shibuya BEAM Gallery in Tokyo.
A pre-sale lottery for tickets is now open exclusively for members of the Resident Evil Portal. In addition to regular tickets, special tickets including a limited-edition set of framed package pins from past releases will be available. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply now.
▼ Resident Evil Portal Members Only Pre-Sale Schedule ▼
Application Period: July 3 (Fri), 2026 10:00 – July 19 (Sun), 2026 23:59
Winning Confirmation & Payment Period: July 24 (Fri), 2026 15
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