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Capcom Isn’t Scrapping Resident Evil, but Mainline Story Could Wrap Up in Next 10 Years According to Producer
Resident Evil producer Jun Takeuchi says the series’ overarching mainline story could reach a conclusion in the next decade. His comments refer to a 10-year branding concept begun around the 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake, not a plan to stop making games.
That period has included remakes of Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4, as well as Village and Requiem; a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica is due next year. Takeuchi said the next decade will bring both remakes and new games, with multiple new titles expected, though he gave no count. The franchise could continue beyond the main story’s conclusion with other characters, settings or films.
In short
- The mainline Resident Evil story could conclude within 10 years.
- Capcom still plans multiple new games.
- The franchise may continue beyond its main story.
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The case for
Bringing the main storyline to a planned conclusion could give Resident Evil’s long-running narrative a satisfying, coherent ending and make room for new characters and settings. A decade-long horizon, with remakes and new games continuing in the meantime, gives the creators time to resolve the central story without ending the wider franchise.
The case against
A planned endpoint may constrain a series whose appeal partly comes from its ability to keep evolving, and tying the main story to a decade-long branding period could encourage closure before players feel it is warranted. Even if the franchise continues through spin-offs or films, those may not replace the characters and connected narrative that longtime fans value.
Explained simply
Resident Evil is a long-running horror game series made by Capcom, a Japanese video game company. Its main games follow characters facing outbreaks of a virus that turns people and animals into violent monsters, with stories that span several decades.
The series has continued through new games and remakes, which retell older entries with updated technology. Producer Jun Takeuchi’s remarks refer to a branding period that began around the 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2; they do not mean Capcom plans to stop making Resident Evil games.
A possible ending to the main storyline would mark a change for a series whose games have built on shared characters and events. The franchise could still continue with different characters, settings or films.
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