Resident Evil
The series turns thirty – with a new game and a new film in the same year.
Techbox, Thessaloniki
The age – briefly and plainly
Resident Evil is survival horror – a game of surviving in an atmosphere of dread, with monsters, blood and intense scenes.
It is aimed at adults. Collectibles carry no age rating, but the subject matter itself is not for young children – nor are the monster figures.
The logo that sells on its own
Few franchises have a symbol as strong as this one.
The red and white umbrella – the emblem of the story's fictional pharmaceutical company – is one of the most recognisable logos in video games.
It works entirely on its own. No character needed, no game title needed, no explanation needed.
Which makes it the safest gift here: a t-shirt or a mug with the emblem is recognised by every fan, whichever game they have played.
Heroes or monsters? – two entirely different gifts
This is the first thing to settle, because it leads to a completely different product.
Leon is by far the most popular, alongside Jill, Chris and Ada. Figures that sit well on a desk.
Nemesis, the Tyrant, the Lickers. Striking display pieces – but noticeably more intense.
In practice: if the gift is going into a shared space – a living room, a work desk – a hero or the logo is safer. The monsters are for a personal display case.
The new game – and which consoles run it
Resident Evil Requiem – February 2026
It is the ninth main game in the series, and it passed six million copies faster than any previous entry. Player reviews are overwhelmingly positive, and it won four awards at Europe's largest games event.
It has two protagonists with different play styles: an FBI analyst and Leon, familiar from earlier games.
Unlike many big titles, Requiem also runs on the Nintendo Switch 2 from day one – alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Two earlier games in the series arrived on Switch 2 the same day, so there is also a way to start further back.
As always: each copy is for one specific console. Ask which they own before ordering.
And a new film arrives in October 2026 – a Sony production, from the director of "Weapons".
So within a single year: a new game, the series' thirtieth anniversary, and a new film. Attention around Resident Evil is at its highest in years.
What to choose
- Logo products: the safest choice – t-shirts, mugs, keyrings.
- Hero figures: Leon first, then Jill and Chris.
- Monster figures: striking – for a personal display case.
- Apparel: tactical and corporate styling, adult sizes.
- Posters & art prints: from the games and the films.
- The games: check the console.
If you do not know which game they have played: something with the logo. It is common to the entire series – for thirty years now.
Same adult audience: Silent Hill, The Last of Us and Call of Duty.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the safest gift?
- Something with the Umbrella logo – the red and white umbrella. It is one of the most recognisable symbols in video games, works entirely on its own, and is common to the whole series.
- Which character sells the most?
- Leon, by a margin – he appears across many games in the series, including the newest. Jill and Chris follow. The monsters, such as Nemesis, have their own separate following.
- Which consoles run the new game?
- Requiem arrived in February 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2 – on Switch 2 from day one. Each copy is for one console, so ask which they own.
- Is it suitable for children?
- No. It is survival horror with monsters and intense scenes, aimed at adults. The same applies to the monster figures.
- What is special about this year?
- It is the thirtieth anniversary of the series, which began in 1996 and has passed one hundred and seventy million copies. Within the same year the new game arrived and a new film comes in October.
