On social media this morning, Capcom announced that a new collaboration with Universal Studios Japan will see the theme park hosting a time-limited Resident Evil Requiem attraction called “The Dive.” Set to run between September 11th, 2026, until December 27th, 2026, the attraction will be a part of USJ’s “Halloween Horror Nights,” which was adapted from the equivalent event in the US parks. Essentially, it’s a series of events where you get to experience pure terror on a visceral level: so it’s everyday life.
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンの『ハロウィーン・ホラー・ナイト』に新アトラクション「『バイオハザード レクイエム』 ザ・ダイブ」が登場!
『バイオハザード レクイエム』の世界を再現したホラー・メイズで、瞬間の油断すら許されない極限の恐怖体験をお楽しみください。#バイオレクイエム… pic.twitter.com/1nBM9PslVJ
— バイオハザード(カプコン)公式 (@BIO_OFFICIAL) July 9, 2026
While the promo image doesn’t really help explain what this might be, a press release from Capcom fills in the gaps. It states the following:
“You’re relentlessly pursued by a hideous creature that will make you want to cover your eyes, with unpredictable, relentless attacks coming from the ceiling, from your feet, and from all directions! Dive into an unparalleled, terrifying maze where your screams will grow hoarse in a supremely tense, never-ending nightmare!”
That sounds awfully familiar to a promo Capcom held for Resident Evil 7.
Nearly 10 years ago in London, Capcom held a promotional event called “Resident Evil 7 – The Experience.” Utilizing a mixture of actors and escape room puzzles, it put players into a recreation of the Baker Residence and tasked them with escaping “alive.” Clearly, no one was in any real danger (if only), but it was meant to be a next-level kind of immersive experience. In the years since, I know Japan has dabbled with video game themed escape room events (such as this incredible sounding Metal Gear Solid one), so I’m not surprised to see RE Requiem getting the same treatment.
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Written by Peter Glagowski
Peter has been a freelance gaming and film critic for over seven years. His passion for Nintendo is only matched by the size of his collection.
