Resident Evil story could end within 10 years

The story of the popular Resident Evil video game franchise could reach its conclusion within the next 10 years, according to executive producer Jun Takeuchi, although Capcom plans to release more games in the series during that period.

In an interview with Japan’s Kyodo News, Takeuchi explained that the Resident Evil 2 remake marked the beginning of a 10-year branding strategy, which has now reached its endpoint with Resident Evil Requiem. He suggested that the franchise’s broader storyline could also conclude during the next decade.

However, Takeuchi did not clarify whether this would mean the end of the entire franchise or the conclusion of the journeys of established characters such as Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield. He indicated that revealing further details could spoil future developments.

Capcom is expected to continue expanding the series, with reports suggesting the company wants to release a new Resident Evil game every year. Resident Evil Code: Veronica is reportedly set to receive a remake in 2027, although further details about upcoming releases remain subject to official confirmation.

Rumours have also pointed to possible remakes of Resident Evil Zero and the original game, with later instalments potentially receiving similar treatment. However, Capcom has not confirmed these reports.

Takeuchi has previously described the series as following two development paths. Mainline games advance the central storyline, while remakes revisit earlier entries with updated gameplay and visuals.

He has also indicated that the two approaches are being developed with the possibility of eventually converging. Preparations for this direction reportedly began around the release of Resident Evil Village.

The franchise’s timeline may also influence its future. The original Raccoon City outbreak took place in 1998, meaning many of the series’ established characters would be considerably older in a modern setting. Introducing a new cast or refreshing the franchise’s direction could therefore be one possible way forward.

At the same time, the series’ fictional viruses and parasites have affected ageing and physical development in some characters, potentially allowing familiar faces to remain part of future stories.

For now, Takeuchi’s comments suggest that Resident Evil may be approaching a major turning point, but the exact meaning of the proposed conclusion remains unclear. Capcom has not announced an official end date for the franchise.