G-Virus Development
A virus that turns its creator into a monster targeting his own daughter.
The G-Virus is a biological agent developed by Dr. William Birkin as part of the Umbrella Corporation's research into bio-organic weapons. Its existence is tied to the events of Resident Evil 2, which are retold in the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario of Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. In that scenario, William Birkin's own daughter, Sherry, becomes his target as Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield must protect her from becoming mutated by his G-virus. The virus is a derivative of the T-Virus, but the source does not provide further details on its composition or development.
- First Appearance
- Resident Evil
Lore & Background
The G-Virus is central to the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario, which re-tells the events of Resident Evil 2. In this retelling, Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield arrive in Raccoon City to find it infested with zombies and other monsters. They discover Umbrella's involvement in the ordeal, and learn that William Birkin's daughter, Sherry, has become his target. Leon and Claire must protect Sherry from becoming mutated by the G-virus, all while being stalked by the powerful Tyrant and dealing with the mysterious agenda of Ada Wong. The scenario culminates when Leon and Claire destroy 'G', the mutated form of William Birkin. The source does not provide information on the G-Virus's development, its base strain, or its status after the events of the game.
In Their Own Story
In the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario, the G-Virus is the catalyst for the horror that unfolds. William Birkin, having mutated into a creature known as 'G', pursues his daughter Sherry through the streets of Raccoon City. Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield must fight through hordes of zombies and other monsters to reach Sherry before her father can infect her. The virus has transformed Birkin into a relentless stalker, driven by a twisted instinct to spread its genetic material. The player characters ultimately confront and destroy 'G', ending the immediate threat, but not before the virus has already contributed to the city's downfall.
Reader's Guide
In Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, the G-Virus is encountered during the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario. Players control Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they navigate Raccoon City. The primary objective related to the G-Virus is to protect Sherry Birkin from her mutated father, William Birkin (now 'G'). The scenario involves fighting through infected areas, solving puzzles, and ultimately destroying 'G' in a boss battle. The source does not provide details on how to specifically combat the G-Virus or its effects, only that the characters succeed in destroying the mutated Birkin. The game's co-op mode allows two players to work together to complete this scenario.
Did You Know?
- The G-Virus is featured in the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario, which re-tells the events of Resident Evil 2.
- William Birkin's own daughter, Sherry, becomes his target after he mutates with the G-virus.
- Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield must protect Sherry from being mutated by the G-virus.
- The mutated William Birkin is referred to as 'G' in the game's scenario.
- Leon and Claire ultimately destroy 'G' in the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario.
More in Story & Timeline
Elsewhere in the Resident Evil universe
Spotted an error? Know more?
This is a living reference — every entry is fact-audited, and reader corrections feed straight into our audit queue. Suggest an edit · See this site's audit record
