Capcom explains why it's putting out so many Resident Evil remakes and why there aren't a lot of spin-offs
Capcom is planning to release a Resident Evil game every year, with remakes playing a key role in this strategy.
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Capcom has announced its intention to release a Resident Evil game annually. The strategy involves a focus on remakes, which the company views as crucial for maintaining the series' momentum and financial health. The shift towards annual releases is driven by the success of recent remakes, which have proven to be both critically acclaimed and commercially viable. This approach allows Capcom to reinvest profits into new projects, including original games like Pragmata.
There is some disagreement among outlets about the specifics of Capcom's plans. While some sources emphasize the importance of remakes in enabling annual releases, others focus on the lack of new spin-offs. For instance, OpenCritic notes that fans of Resident Evil: Revelations may be disappointed by the absence of new spin-offs. Meanwhile, Kotaku and GamesRadar+ highlight how remakes are enabling the development of original titles.
However, the exact details of future spin-offs or original titles remain unclear. What is not yet clear is how Capcom will balance the release of remakes with the development of entirely new content. Additionally, the reception of future remakes and their impact on the series' overall narrative and gameplay evolution are yet to be determined.
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Coverage (14)
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Capcom Has Bad News for Resident Evil: Revelations FansOpenCritic · 99d ago
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Capcom Producer Addresses Lack of New Resident Evil Spin-Off GamesInsider Gaming · 99d ago
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Capcom's Remake Formula: How Old Classics Secure the Future of the SeriesPlayFront · 99d ago
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The success of the Resident Evil remakes lets Capcom invest in plenty of projectsInstant Gaming News · 99d ago
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Capcom's plans for annual Resident Evil game releasesGameGPU · 99d ago
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Capcom wants Resident Evil to be a yearly franchiseMy Nintendo News · 99d ago
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Resident Evil Remakes Are "Just As Important As The Mainline Titles", Capcom SaysOpenCritic · 99d ago
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Resident Evil Could See Annual Releases As Capcom Is Focusing on More RemakesTech4Gamers · 99d ago
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Best Of Both WorldsGame Informer · 99d ago
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Capcom Wants to Release a New Resident Evil Game Every YearVICE · 99d ago
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Capcom explains why it's putting out so many Resident Evil remakes and why there aren't a lot of spin-offsNintendo Everything · 99d ago
Quick answers
Why is Capcom releasing a Resident Evil game every year?
Capcom is releasing a Resident Evil game annually to maintain the series' momentum and financial health, with remakes playing a key role in this strategy.
What role do remakes play in Capcom's strategy?
Remakes are seen as crucial for enabling annual releases and reinvesting profits into new projects, including original games.
Will there be new spin-offs in the Resident Evil series?
Capcom has not specified plans for new spin-offs, focusing instead on remakes and original titles.
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