What a 10-Year Endgame Means for Resident Evil Fans
Players can expect a steady stream of Resident Evil titles over the next decade as the story builds toward a planned conclusion, while Capcom continues to lean on the franchise as a major revenue driv…
Players can expect a steady stream of Resident Evil titles over the next decade as the story builds toward a planned conclusion, while Capcom continues to lean on the franchise as a major revenue driv…
Key points - Executive producer Jun Takeuchi said the Resident Evil story could conclude within the next 10 years. - A 10-year branding concept was created during planning for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. - Takeuchi stated multiple new Resident Evil titles are in development but declined to detail them. - Resident Evil Requiem surpassed $500 million in revenue after launching earlier this year. - The Code Veronica remake is scheduled to launch early next year.
Timeline - Planning stages of Resident Evil 2 Remake: Capcom creates a 10-year branding concept for the series. - This year: Resident Evil Requiem releases and the first 10 years come to a close. - Next 10 years: Takeuchi predicts the series' conclusion will arrive. - Early next year: Code Veronica remake launches.
FAQ
Q: Is Resident Evil ending soon? A: Not immediately. Jun Takeuchi said the conclusion could come within the next 10 years, and multiple new titles are planned before then.
Q: How many more Resident Evil games are coming? A: Takeuchi confirmed there will be more than one, but he didn't specify how many or what they are to avoid spoiling surprises.
Q: What is the next Resident Evil release? A: The Code Veronica remake is set to launch early next year. A story mode DLC for Requiem involving Spencer has also been hinted at.
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