When Resident Evil 6 released, hopes were massive that the new Resident Evil will surpass all kinds of expectations and will deliver more compared to the previous titles in the franchise. Needless to say, fan expectations went out of the window with the final release of the game when it was disappointingly revealed that the new Resident Evil was not only below expected standards, but it didn’t even come close to its predecessors. However, looks like things are about to change with a brand new Resident Evil title on the cards where the developing team is looking to learn from its mistakes and rejuvenate the glory that’s Resident Evil.
Capcom recently took to its official site discussing the history of the game and what it plans to do for the franchise in the not so far future. The company stated that the reason the franchise has remained ever-popular since its initial release back in 1996 is because of its "elaborate settings and world.”
"The secret lies in its elaborate settings and world. Horror is a common entertainment genre around the world, but Resident Evil adopted the setting of epidemic disaster that could be a reality rather than a wild fantasy in order to make the horror convincing," Capcom stated.
"This sense of realism is smoothly incorporated into the story as well as feeding the fear as horror."
Additionally, Capcom also credited the franchise’s “attractive” characters and explained exactly how important they are in the growth of the franchise, both monetarily and in popularity.
"The main characters have made many appearances spanning all the titles and get older and more mature as the series goes on,” the company added.
“A character who was a rookie police officer when he debuted is a member of an organization under the direct control of the president in the latest game, and a powerless young girl has matured into a U.S. agent. Rather than fading away over the 17 years, they have become even deeper characters. This character appeal has also helped to win firm fans."
Later, he added as the third most significant reason for the growth of the franchise: “The development team and producers in charge of Resident Evil change for every title. Therefore, each creator adds their own touch to the strong Resident Evil identity, constantly creating a new Resident Evil just like a relay.”
Lastly, on the topic of a new Resident Evil game that will look to grace the franchise in the future, Capcom stated: “In the future, the Resident Evil series will discover new possibilities and progress as a title that can compete globally without disappointing any expectations.”
Resident Evil 6, the last title in the franchise, which arrived back in October 2012, sold more than 5.2 million units globally, and that despite receiving mixed reviews from all ends.