The Shocking Resident Evil Comeback You Can't Ignore

Resident Evil has undergone a renaissance in recent years with titles such as Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village returning the franchise to its survival horror roots. Meanwhile, remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 offer a modern take on earlier entries. The series' future is looking brighter and more terrifying than ever.

Fans are eager to know where Capcom's survival horror franchise will go next. While a Resident Evil 5 remake is a possibility, the next proper sequel must build upon the events, gameplay mechanics, and characters introduced in the latest canonical entries. Mia Winters, in particular, has become a crucial addition to the franchise.

Mia Winters' Story Could Be Far From Over

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Mia Winters is a crucial character in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, being the wife of Ethan Winters and playing a significant role in the game's plot. She is the driving force behind Ethan's journey to the Baker Ranch in Dulvey, Louisiana, and possesses knowledge about the strange events involving the Bakers, the mysterious Mold, and the bioweapon Eveline. Despite being under Eveline's control, Ethan saves Mia, and they start a family together.

In Resident Evil Village, Mia's role may be minor, but it is still crucial. She is the mother of Rosemary Winters and is held captive in a laboratory, impersonated by her former colleague Miranda. Miranda, consumed by grief, plans to use Rose to bring her deceased daughter Eva back to life. While Ethan and Chris Redfield work to rescue Rose and stop Miranda, Chris accidentally discovers the lab and frees Mia. Mia then raises Rose, who possesses unique abilities, into a remarkable young woman, but due to the circumstances, Rose rarely gets to see her mother.

Mia's survival at the end of Resident Evil Village is confirmed, as she is under the protective care of Chris Redfield and his Hound Wolf Squad due to her connection with Resident Evil's Mold. Her situation puts her in danger, as she, like her daughter Rose, is a potential target for those seeking to exploit her abilities. Despite her recent portrayal as a stay-at-home mom, Mia is anything but defenseless. In fact, with her potential to be a stronger protagonist than Ethan, she has the ability to emerge as a formidable force in the Resident Evil universe.

Mia's cunning nature can be attributed to her previous job as a researcher for The Connections, a notorious crime syndicate specializing in creating and trading bioweapons. Her responsibilities included studying and handling hazardous substances, including the infamous bioweapons, The Mold and Eveline. Despite the illegality of her work, Mia managed to conceal her profession from her husband until her sudden vanishing aboard the S.S. Annabelle.

Mia proves to be a formidable survivor even after her rescue by Ethan. She refuses to succumb to the Bakers and fights against Eveline's mind control. However, her defining moment comes when she breaks free from Eveline's grasp and risks everything to save her husband, enduring the horrors of the S.S. Annabelle. She willingly allows Eveline to control her again so that Ethan can destroy the bioweapon once and for all.

Mia's strength of character shines through even after Ethan's passing in Resident Evil Village. As a single mother, she raises Rose and makes the difficult decision to allow her daughter to be trained by Chris Redfield. Despite the challenges she faces, Mia perseveres and proves herself to be a remarkable parent in her own right.