The Capcom-licensed takeover runs July 9 through August 30 at AREA15 in Las Vegas, with meet-and-greets, puzzles, and a T-Virus-themed dining zone.
Las Vegas, NV — Universal Destinations & Experiences officially announced on July 7 that Universal Horror Unleashed’s summer horror experience, a Resident Evil takeover inspired by Capcom’s global phenomenon, will run July 9 through August 30, 2026 at AREA15 in Las Vegas. The takeover is included with General Admission.
We first covered the takeover when it soft-launched on June 25 via unofficial on-the-ground reporting and photography. That coverage remains the best look at what guests actually experience on-site, including the Umbrella Corporation Cafe menu and character interactions. This piece captures the official press-release framing that Universal has now released, including the six-zone structure and the official close date.
The takeover is the summer marquee event Universal Horror Unleashed’s leadership previewed at the Monsterpalooza panel in May but declined to name at the time.
The six zones
Universal’s press release divides the takeover into six zones set inside the venue’s common areas.
Zone 1: Arrival. Guests are greeted with a battered “Welcome to Raccoon City” sign as emergency lights flash and police scramble to contain the T-Virus outbreak released by the Umbrella Corporation.
Zone 2: Mission. Guests arrive at the Raccoon City Police Department and take on a series of interactive puzzles, racing against the clock.
Zone 3: Infection. Guests enter a quarantined section of the city where the last remaining citizens have transformed into flesh-eating zombies. Ada Wong makes an appearance.
Photo courtesy of Universal Horror Unleashed
Zone 4: Combat. Guests come face to face with iconic characters from the franchise, including Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Leon S. Kennedy, and witness battles between the heroes, zombies, and villains. After the dust settles, guests can take photos and interact with the characters.
Photo courtesy of Universal Horror Unleashed
Zone 5: Escape. Guests enter the final stretch of the journey and must survive the final mission.
Zone 6: Aftermath. Survivors enter Umbrella Corporation and can purchase limited-time themed food and cocktails inspired by the T-Virus and its mutations. Universal warns that guests should stay on the lookout, “as they never know who may emerge around the corner.”
Photo courtesy of Universal Horror Unleashed
Included with General Admission
Universal confirmed the takeover is available to all guests as part of General Admission to Universal Horror Unleashed. Tickets and additional information are available at universalhorrorunleashed.com.
The venue’s four core haunted houses (Universal Monsters, Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Scarecrow: The Reaping) continue running during the takeover window.
About Universal Horror Unleashed
Universal Horror Unleashed is the first year-round horror entertainment experience created by Universal Destinations & Experiences. Located at the AREA15 District in Las Vegas, the venue features live entertainment across four themed immersive areas set in an abandoned production warehouse, alongside four film-quality haunted mazes. The venue also offers themed bars, food locations, craft cocktails, themed bites, and a retail location with unique collectible merchandise.
