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Resident Evil Takeover Transforms Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas

The limited-run activation turns the venue into a puzzle-driven Raccoon City experience, tied to the franchise’s 30th anniversary ahead of a new film.

Overview

  • Universal announced the Resident Evil takeover will run July 9 through August 30, 2026, and access is included with Universal Horror Unleashed general-admission tickets.
  • The takeover converts the AREA15 venue into six story-driven zones where guests solve puzzles, join factioned missions and encounter characters such as Jill Valentine, Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong.
  • Guests should allow about three hours to see the full activation and can still visit the venue’s four regular haunted houses, which will operate during the takeover.
  • The experience features themed food, cocktails and retail—menu items include the “Jill Sandwich” and souvenir beaker desserts—plus secret codes and gamified perks that can unlock hidden offers.
  • Universal sourced costumes and scenic elements from Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood for the limited run, using cross-park collaboration to scale the take over and promote the franchise.