Capcom Has Officially Confirmed Resident Evil Plans for the Next 10 Years, but What Comes Next?
A decade of new stories
In an interview with Yahoo Japan, first reported by Polygon, Resident Evil creative director Jun Takeuchi discussed the franchise’s future timeline and overarching narrative. Takeuchi said Requiem’s release this year closes what he considers the first 10 years, with a conclusion planned within the next 10. He added that the story will unfold across multiple titles, without specifying what they will be.
Remakes carry story clues
Takeuchi said the Resident Evil remakes have included small changes to their original storylines, and that those differences gain meaning over time. He encouraged players to look ahead to learning the truth about Spencer, described as the mastermind behind the series.
He also said the franchise’s story developed game by game rather than being mapped out from the start. Planning the RE:2 remake and a 10-year branding concept, he said, made that challenge especially difficult; playing the remakes in order may reveal their significance.
Franchise returns to prominence
The series is marking three decades since the first game’s release and has regained attention with recent titles, including Requiem. Takeuchi did not provide details of what comes next, though the story suggests another announcement may be approaching.
The article says many expect a full reveal of a Code Veronica remake. Resident Evil has expanded beyond games into feature films, a television show, comics and novels, after years of ups and downs in the games industry.
Key points
- Capcom plans multiple Resident Evil titles during the next 10 years.
- Takeuchi said the series’ conclusion is expected within that decade.
- He said remake changes gradually connect to the larger story.
- A Code Veronica remake reveal is widely expected, but no details were confirmed.