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Resident Evil Executive Producer Says the Series' Story Could End 'In the Next 10 Years'
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Capcom's executive producer Jun Takeuchi revealed that the overarching narrative of the Resident Evil franchise has a planned conclusion, expected within the next ten years following the recent release of Resident Evil Requiem.
- The series' story was not originally planned from the start but expanded with each game, with a ten-year branding strategy initiated during the planning of Resident Evil 2 Remake.
- Despite the impending conclusion, Capcom confirmed multiple Resident Evil titles will still be released, though specific details remain under wraps to preserve the element of surprise.
- Resident Evil continues to be a major success for Capcom, with recent titles like Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil Requiem achieving significant sales milestones and driving console sales in Japan.
- Fans can anticipate upcoming releases including the Code Veronica remake early next year and potential story DLC for Requiem, alongside continued interest from the successful Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger.
