Capcom Isn't Scrapping Resident Evil, but Mainline Story Could Wrap Up in Next 10 Years According to Producer

Capcom series producer Jun Takeuchi has revealed that the main Resident Evil story could conclude within the next 10 years, though this does not necessarily mean the end of new games. Speaking to 47 News, Takeuchi explained that his 10-year branding concept for the survival horror series began with the 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2.

He expressed that the story did not have a predetermined end from the start, and the various remakes, including Resident Evil 3, 4, Village, Requiem, and the upcoming Veronica, have helped to shape the overarching narrative.

Takeuchi noted that when all the games are played, players can piece together the meaning behind the order of these remakes. The 'first 10 years' he refers to are the ten years of this branding concept, which includes both remakes and new titles. Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Veronica will be released next year, and Takeuchi hinted that we can expect multiple Resident Evil games before 2036.

However, Takeuchi did not disclose how many new Resident Evil titles will be released before 2036. While the company is riding high on the success of Resident Evil, with strong ongoing sales as highlighted in their latest financial report, it is likely that the main story's conclusion will not spell the end for the franchise. There is ample potential for games and movies to timeline-hop or explore new settings, potentially bringing back beloved characters like Jill Valentine or Rebecca Chambers.

Additionally, Capcom has expressed interest in setting future Resident Evil games in Japan, a location that has only appeared in the official manga spin-off Biohazard Heavenly Island.