The Biggest Betrayals in the Franchise, Ranked

In a world full of power-hungry tyrants and mad scientists bent on complete global saturation (IYKYK), there are bound to be a few traitors. This is because large amounts of wealth and influence are powerful incentives to change a person's allegiances. When the T-Virus spread throughout Raccoon City, causing a city-wide epidemic, It also became a viral freebie for everyone involved. And loyalty to the wrong group of people leads to betrayal left and right. To balance the list of heroes who sacrificed Resident Evil There are their fair share of self-serving characters who will sell out their closest friends to save their own skin or make a quick buck.

Unfortunately, betrayal is not uncommon in Resident Evil universe, especially since Umbrella Corporation and its various subsidiaries have a wide reach not only in Raccoon City. but also covers the entire world. It is expected that characters will be lured by promises of money, safety, or sanctity. and act only for their own benefit This is betrayal in Resident Evil That was a big deal and is still a big deal even years later.

5 Ada uses Leon as a pawn (Resident Evil 2)

Leon realizes that Ada isn't the real FBI agent.

Technically Ada resolved the matter of Leon's cross-crossing entering. Resident Evil 2 By leaving him with a rocket launcher to help him defeat the Super Tyrant, that doesn't mean the betrayal doesn't hurt. Anyone who knows Ada Wong has probably suspected her ulterior motives all along. and will not hesitate to change her employer for a penny. Ada was originally a freelance agent hired by “The Organization” (Umbrella's competitor) to steal G-Virus samples from a NEST laboratory. She accidentally Meet Leon, who is also trying to find a sample of the G-Virus, but for a completely different reason. When they finally meet again, with the G-Virus in hand, Leon learns from Annette. It's really a birkin. And Ada is not an FBI agent as she claims. Instead, he worked as a mercenary.

After Leon discovered this He suppresses the G-Virus sample and confronts Ada about using him as a pawn in a bigger game. Annette shoots Ada in the shoulder. Then the NEST lab began to collapse. Ada was left dangling as Leon tried to pull her to safety. It's a heartbreaking moment made more poignant by Nick Apostolides' portrayal of Leon and his facial expressions. This included slower music to emphasize the blossoming romance between the couple. And the betrayal stayed with Leon for many years to come. Even though Ada had disappointed him many times.

4 Jessica and Raymond Double-Cross Parker & Jill (Resident Evil: Revelations)

Morgan Lansdale's mole becomes Jessica with the addition of Raymond.

Granted, Jessica Sherawat and Raymond Vester aren't winning any popularity contests. Resident Evil: RevelationBut he is probably the most underrated character in the entire series. Despite having a crush on Chris Redfield, Jessica appears to be in an on-again, off-again relationship. Go with Parker, who promotes her flirtatious nature. for raymond He's a tall, dark, brooding loner in the mold of supporting actors whose motivations are always a big mystery. Because BSAA officials Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine had uncovered enough evidence to condemn the FBC for their dodgy dealings and shady activities, Morgan Lansdale unleashed the BOWs to go after Chris and Jill, but when all else failed, He sends his mole — Jessica — to start Queen Zenobia's self-destruct sequence and destroy all evidence therein.

Although Raymond ultimately saves Parker's life, a post-credits scene shows him sending a sample of the t-Abyss virus to Jessica, confirming their partnership all along. Both Jessica and Raymond were sassy from the moment they appeared on screen. So even though the betrayal wasn't too surprising, But it had dire consequences for the future, even if Chris, Jill, and Parker survived the wreckage. It is assumed that the t-Abyss virus was mixed with other mutant viruses. in order to affect future stories that have not yet been revealed after that Resident Evil: Revelation–

3 Nikolai causes the death of Mikhail Victor (Resident Evil 3)

Nikolai locks Jill and Mikhail out of the next carriage when Nemesis attacks.

When Jill Valentine met Mikhail Victor Resident Evil 3He's not the most relatable or forgivable character. Especially after his platoon was tragically wiped out. Only himself, Carlos and Tyrell were left. As for Nikolai Zinoviev, he received the nickname “Silver Wolf” for his often selfish actions. And his behavior in Mikhail's case was no exception. UBCS was sent to Raccoon City to help the civilians. But a third party organization reached out to Nikolai to deliberately sabotage and undermine UBCS operations, as Jill Valentine proved to be a thorn in this third party employer's side. He was sent an additional contract to assassinate her. This is a privilege he usually bestows on Nemesis. It was Jill's nature to survive. So she did just that. And that angered Nikolai to no end.

After Jill restores power to the last train out of town. She prepares to leave with Mikhail, Nikolai, and the refugees. When Nemesis attacks in pursuit of Jill, Nikolai flees to the next carriage and locks Jill and Mikhail outside, saying that Nemesis “can't… Following” him, this direct betrayal not only put Jill in grave danger. But it also resulted in the death of Mikhail. as he detonates the explosion to eliminate Nemesis who wipes himself out in the process. Nikolai will reveal his true intentions to Jill later. When he agrees to accept a large salary in exchange for thwarting UBCS' plans and encouraging Nemesis to kill Jill, he finally resurfaces. When Jill and Carlos leave him for dead as a nuclear missile launches an attack on Raccoon City.

2 Simmons destroys Raccoon City and makes Sherry do his bidding (Resident Evil 6)

Jake Muller threatens to undermine his operation. So he turned his back on Sherry Birkin.

Derek Simmons has been at the center of every campaign in Resident Evil 6Especially when they all overlap. Before the event occurred. Resident Evil 6Simmons is directly responsible for the complete destruction of Raccoon City that occurred along the way. Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3– Before the Raccoon City incident Simmons meets Ada. Wong and fell in love with her. This led to the birth of Project Ada. Simmons also kidnapped and experimented on Deborah. Helena Harper's sister, and planning to frame Leon and Helena for the assassination of the President of the United States, the BSAA became involved as soon as Simmons' betrayal became common knowledge. But Chris insists on going after “Ada” (Carla), whom he accuses of destroying his team. Sherry Bergin reports to Simmons on behalf of the U.S. government. who was assigned to take Jake Muller went to a place where his immunity to the C virus could be mass produced.

Simmons ended up hiring Sherry based on her gullible attitude after years of government manipulation. And her regenerative abilities were of benefit to him as well. When Simmons cared that Jake Muller could pose a threat to his entire operation with C-virus antibodies. on whom he is very dependable So he sends Bow to hunt down both Sherry and Jake. Regardless of Sherry's loyalty for him up until that point. Simmons also understood what happened after Leon fired a rocket launcher at his mutant form. and made him fall off the roof. Impaled him on an obelisk in the courtyard.

1 Wesker Betrays STARS (Resident Evil HD Remaster)

Wesker is revealed to be a double agent working for Umbrella.

Team STARS Alpha is taken to a midwestern town outside of Raccoon City, where a mysterious murder has been reported that has the RPD interested. Team Alpha operates under the command of Captain Albert Wesker, who Resident Evil Fans will be introduced as the most dangerous bioterrorist in the franchise and the creator of the Uroboros virus, which gives Wesker superhuman strength and endurance. When Jill, Barry, Chris, and Wesker are Sent to an abandoned mansion to investigate a series of murders. Wesker disappeared almost immediately. Along with any protagonists the player doesn't choose, Bravo team leader Enrico Marini is the one who informs Jill or Chris about the imposters on Team Alpha. before he succeeded in taking out the invisible gunman. Chris or Jill gradually Revealing details of illegal experiments conducted by Umbrella Then learn that Wesker works as a double agent. Hoping to program one of the Tyrants to wipe out the STARS members and tie up any loose ends.

Wesker was seemingly killed by the Tyrant, but as revealed in later installments, he survived and went on to become one of Umbrella's most formidable commanders. He was behind the bioterrorism attacks that took place in Resident Evil 5 and went on to develop a fierce rivalry with Chris Redfield, who always thwarted his plans. There is a running gag in Resident Evil The fandom where Wesker hates Chris because he laughed at his tyranny in the original. Resident EvilThis may be so. Wesker's betrayal was a key moment that set off a chain reaction for future games. Therefore, it remains the biggest betrayal of the franchise in decades.