The Umbrella Corporation is a fictional multinational conglomerate featured in the Resident Evil video game franchise. It was founded in 1968 by Oswell E. Spencer, James Marcus, and Edward Ashford. While publicly known for producing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and consumer goods, its true purpose was far more sinister. Umbrella secretly developed biological weapons, including the infamous T-virus, which led to catastrophic outbreaks and the creation of monstrous creatures.
The corporation's unethical experiments and conspiracies are central to the Resident Evil storyline, making it one of the most iconic villains in gaming history. Umbrella's downfall came after the Raccoon City incident, where the T-virus outbreak exposed its illegal activities, leading to bankruptcy and the dissolution of the company.
