As a part of Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem promotions, the corporate shared a tweet on social media asserting that joked Umbrella Company, makers of Umbrella Noodles, is “suing” Nissin Meals over its Cup Noodles. The assertion entails “IP infringement” case. As of time of writing, Nissin has yet to respond to the allegations or hinted at any form of product tie-in. Capcom and Nintendo additionally launched a Creator’s Voice video concerning the upcoming game. [Thanks, Inside Games!]
The announcement ended up accompanied by a screenshot designed to appear like an in-game take a look at a found doc. It famous that on February 24, 2026, the plaintiff Umbrella Company filed a case in opposition to Nissin Meals because of the likeness between Umbrella Noodles and Cup Noodles. Within the replies, a consumer named Willmesis shared a screenshot from the Resident Evil 3 remake of Jill Valentine in entrance of an Umbrella Noodles commercial to focus on the likeness between the 2 gadgets.
Right here’s the complete “Evolving Survival Horror for a New Period” Creator’s Voice video with Resident Evil Requiem Director Koshi Nakanishi.
The Cup Noodles and Umbrella Noodles “lawsuit” is the second uncommon promotion to return up forward of the launch of Resident Evil Requiem. Previous to that, Yume Group and S.Experience introduced a bit of hanging health gear that got here with a replica of the sport, referencing a component proven during which Grace is hanging upside-down.
Resident Evil Requiem will come to the Change 2, PS5, Xbox Collection X, and PC by way of Steam and Epic Sport Retailer on February 27, 2026.
