The Connections in the Resident Evil series is a shadowy criminal organization specializing in bioweapon research and development. They first appeared in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) as the creators of Eveline (E-001), a bio-organic weapon designed to control minds through a mold-based fungus.

Origins and Key Ties

Introduced via files and tapes in RE7, The Connections collaborated with groups like HCF (linked to Umbrella Corporation) as early as 2000. They recruited experts, including Mother Miranda briefly for Eveline's development, before her fallout over the project.

In lore, they're portrayed as successors to Umbrella's legacy, trafficking bioweapons post-Raccoon City destruction (1998).

A recent Reddit theory (Oct 2025) suggests members like geneticist Matt Gorkis (from RE3's intro) joined after Umbrella's fall, tying back to Spencer-era figures.

Role in the Storyline

  • RE7 Connection : They kidnapped Mia Winters to deliver Eveline to the Baker family, sparking the Dulvey incident. Mia worked for them covertly, hiding it from Ethan.
  • Village Expansion : Miranda's involvement hints at deeper mold research links, with Eveline as a flawed prototype inspired by her lost daughter.
  • Ongoing Speculation : Forums buzz about their return in Resident Evil Requiem (2026 release), especially with Ethan Winters' arc and bioweapon trafficking plots. No official confirmation yet, but leaks and trailers fuel "RE9" theories.

Forum and Fan Discussions

Fans on Reddit's r/residentevil debate their full roster—possibly including ex-Umbrella scientists—and potential Umbrella/Spencer revival. One post asks if they'll feature in Requiem , citing Lucas Baker and Mia ties.

"Connections traffics biological weapons... behind Eveline and where Mia worked. Involved with Lucas Baker and Mother Miranda."

Aspect| Details| Game Ties
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Leaders/Key Figures| Unknown publicly; Miranda collaborated briefly| RE7, Village 4
Main Creation| Eveline (E-001 mold bioweapon)| RE7 2
Alliances| HCF (2000), Baker family delivery| RE7 DLC 7
Future Role| Speculated in RE9/Requiem| Fan theories 19

This group bridges RE7's "soft reboot" to classic lore, keeping bioweapon horror alive amid BSAA/Umbrella echoes.

TL;DR : The Connections are RE7's bioweapon creators behind Eveline, with Umbrella roots and ties to Mia/Miranda—fans speculate big returns soon.

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