What a Resident Evil Finale Means for Fans
Players can expect the long-running storyline to build toward a definitive conclusion over the next decade, with remakes and new entries designed to fit together more cohesively.
Players can expect the long-running storyline to build toward a definitive conclusion over the next decade, with remakes and new entries designed to fit together more cohesively.
Key points - Jun Takeuchi says the Resident Evil storyline could conclude within the next 10 years. - The upcoming Resident Evil Veronica is described as significant to the series' plot. - Capcom envisioned a 10-year plan for the storyline when planning the Resident Evil 2 remake. - Takeuchi teases multiple titles will release before the series' conclusion. - Resident Evil: Requiem featured an aging Leon and introduced Grace Ashcroft.
Timeline - When planning for the Resident Evil 2 remake began: Capcom envisioned a 10-year plan for the series' storyline. - Earlier this year: Resident Evil: Requiem released, marking the end of the first 10-year plan. - Next 10 years: Takeuchi expects the series' conclusion to arrive, with multiple titles before then.
FAQ
Q: Is Resident Evil ending soon? A: Not immediately. Producer Jun Takeuchi says the story could conclude within the next 10 years, but multiple titles are planned before then.
Q: Why is Resident Evil Veronica important? A: Takeuchi says players will understand its significance to the overall plot, as it ties into the remakes and recent games.
Q: What is the 10-year plan? A: Capcom envisioned a 10-year plan for the storyline when planning the Resident Evil 2 remake. That first decade ended with Requiem's release.
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