Capcom’s Jun Takeuchi says multiple Resident Evil installments will be released over the next decade—and believes those next 10 years will “bring things to a conclusion,” according to Wccftech’s report. That is a striking choice of words for the survival-horror series, but not a declaration that Resident Evil itself is ending.
Takeuchi did not specify how many installments are planned, and it is unclear whether that total includes remakes alongside new games. The distinction matters: his comments establish a multi-game future, not a numbered-mainline release schedule. What exactly he expects to reach a conclusion is also unclear.
There is useful context behind that long-term outlook. Takeuchi said Resident Evil’s story was not mapped out in full from the beginning, instead expanding with each entry. He also said development of the Resident Evil 2 remake was accompanied by a 10-year branding strategy. Read against that history, the interesting part of his latest remarks is the suggestion of a destination for a series whose story grew over time—not confirmation of a final chapter.
Resident Evil Requiem launched this year as the ninth mainline installment. That provides the immediate backdrop for the next-decade discussion, though Takeuchi’s broader wording does not establish how the future games will relate to Requiem.
Takeuchi also outlined Capcom’s position on AI: the company expects it to improve efficiency, but will not fundamentally leave creativity to it. He described AI as a tool to use where appropriate, with Capcom continuing to compete through its own creativity. The emphasis is on assistance with the work, rather than handing over the creative decisions.
