CAPCOM executive producer Jun Takeuchi has revealed that the Resident Evil franchise is approaching an important turning point, with its overarching storyline potentially reaching a conclusion within the next 10 years. Speaking in a 30th anniversary interview with Yahoo Japan, Takeuchi explained that Resident Evil was never developed around a predetermined narrative. Instead, its story expanded with each installment until CAPCOM established a 10 year branding strategy during the development planning of Resident Evil 2 Remake. According to Takeuchi, the release order of the remakes carries narrative significance that players may recognize when experiencing the games together.
With Resident Evil Requiem launching in February 2026, Takeuchi considers the first phase of that strategy complete.
"With Requiem, released this year, I feel the first 10 years have come to a close. I think the next 10 years will bring things to a conclusion."
— Quote by: Jun Takeuchi
However, his comments do not suggest that CAPCOM intends to discontinue Resident Evil. Instead, they indicate that a major narrative arc could reach its resolution around 2036. Takeuchi confirmed that multiple Resident Evil games are planned over the coming decade, although he declined to reveal how many or whether that figure includes remakes. The upcoming Resident Evil Veronica, scheduled for 2027, could play an important role in this broader direction, particularly as CAPCOM continues connecting historical events with its modern storyline. Takeuchi also addressed artificial intelligence, explaining that AI could improve development efficiency while creative decisions remain firmly in the hands of developers.
CAPCOM appears to be positioning Resident Evil for a major narrative payoff rather than an ending to the franchise itself. The deliberate remake sequence suggests that revisiting older titles serves a larger storytelling purpose, potentially allowing longstanding mysteries and character arcs to reach meaningful conclusions while creating opportunities for a new generation of Resident Evil stories.
What do you think? Should CAPCOM finally conclude the original Resident Evil storyline after 30 years, or should characters like Leon, Claire, and Jill continue leading future games?
