For over 25 years, Resident Evil has delivered some of gaming’s most iconic characters, and few have had a more storied history than Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. From their first terrifying mission in the Spencer Mansion to global bioterror battles against Umbrella, Wesker, and beyond, these two have faced the worst horrors imaginable. But with the Resident Evil timeline spanning multiple games, spin-offs, and even animated movies, it can be hard to keep track of everything. What was Jill doing during the Raccoon City outbreak? Where was Chris when Leon fought Los Iluminados? And how did they both end up battling bioterrorism on a global scale?
In this complete Chris and Jill timeline, we break down every major event they were involved in, following their journey in chronological order. Whether you’re a longtime fan looking to fill in the gaps, or a newer player wondering where these two fit into the bigger Resident Evil story, this guide has you covered. We’ll also connect their stories to major franchise events, so you’ll always know what was happening elsewhere in the Resident Evil universe while Chris and Jill were fighting their own battles. Let’s dive into the full story of Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine—Resident Evil’s most legendary duo.
Chris and Jill Join S.T.A.R.S.
Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine become members of the elite S.T.A.R.S. unit, setting the stage for their future battles against bioterrorism.
S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team is Deployed
Bravo Team is sent into the Arklay Mountains to investigate a series of grisly murders but quickly goes missing, prompting Alpha Team’s deployment.
Resident Evil 1: The Spencer Mansion Incident
Chris, Jill, and the rest of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team arrive at the Arklay Mountains, only to be forced into the sinister Spencer Mansion, where they uncover the horrors of Umbrella’s experiments.
Post-Mansion: Chris and Jill Investigate Umbrella
With the horrors of the Spencer Mansion behind them, Chris and Jill seek to expose Umbrella's crimes, but their paths diverge as they prepare for the next battle.
Resident Evil 2: The Raccoon City Outbreak
As Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield fight for survival in the zombie-infested Raccoon City, Jill is still in hiding, unaware that her own nightmare is about to begin.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Hunts Jill
As the Raccoon City outbreak spirals out of control, Jill becomes the primary target of Umbrella’s ultimate killing machine—the Nemesis.
Chris and Jill Reunite: The Anti-Umbrella Campaign Begins
After the fall of Raccoon City, Chris and Jill reunite and dedicate themselves to hunting down the remnants of Umbrella.
Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares – The Fall of Spencer
Chris and Jill track down Oswell E. Spencer, only to be confronted by their greatest enemy—Albert Wesker.
Resident Evil 5: Chris Learns Jill is Alive
Believing Jill to be dead, Chris dedicates himself to the BSAA—until he discovers that she may still be alive, setting him on a path to face Wesker once again.
Resident Evil 5: Jill is Found and Freed
Chris finally finds Jill, but she has been brainwashed by Wesker and turned into a deadly weapon against him.
Resident Evil 5: The Final Battle with Wesker
Chris and Sheva confront Albert Wesker in a final battle deep within a volcanic wasteland, leading to his ultimate demise.
Resident Evil Revelations: Chris and Jill vs. Veltro
Chris and Jill work together once more to investigate a terrorist attack at sea, uncovering the truth behind the bioterrorist organization Veltro.
Resident Evil 6: Chris Battles the C-Virus Outbreak
Chris, still haunted by past losses, leads the BSAA against a global bioterrorist attack involving the deadly C-Virus.
Resident Evil 6: Chris’s Final Battle with Haos
Chris and his team infiltrate an underwater facility to stop the final stage of Neo-Umbrella’s plan—only to suffer one of his greatest losses.
Resident Evil: Vendetta – Chris vs. Glenn Arias
Chris leads the BSAA against a new bio-terrorist threat, Glenn Arias, who plans to unleash the ‘A-Virus’ in a bid for revenge.
Resident Evil 7: Chris Investigates the Mold Outbreak
Chris Redfield, now working for a new Umbrella organization, is sent to investigate a bioweapon outbreak in Louisiana.
Resident Evil Village: Chris vs. Mother Miranda
Chris Redfield pursues a powerful new bioweapon threat in a mysterious European village, uncovering the secrets of a centuries-old experiment.
Chris’s Current Status and the Future of Bioterrorism
With the world still plagued by bioterror threats, Chris Redfield remains on the front lines, but his next move is unknown.
