Capcom Prepares for Resident Evil Crossover, Says Jun Takeuchi

Capcom's executive producer, Jun Takeuchi, has revealed that the company has been preparing for an eventual crossover between the numbered titles and the remake series of Resident Evil. The announcement comes as the company continues to release new games and remakes in the series. This includes the recent release of Resident Evil Village and the upcoming Resident Evil RE:2.

Currently, 'Resident Evil' operates on a two-pronged approach: the numbered titles allow players to experience the ongoing drama of the series. Meanwhile, the remake series lets them experience the past. This approach has been in place since the release of Resident Evil 2 in 1998.

Which marked a significant shift in the series' tone and gameplay. The success of this approach has led to the development of numerous remakes. This includes Resident Evil 2 and 3, which have been well-received by fans and critics alike.

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However, as the series continues to evolve, Capcom has been preparing for a future where the remake series catches up to the era of the numbered titles. In a recent Japanese magazine special published for the series' 30th anniversary, Takeuchi stated that the company has been considering the mechanisms for this crossover.

While he did not provide further details, it is clear that Capcom is committed to ensuring that the remake series remains consistent with the overall narrative of the series.

One of the key ways that Capcom is preparing for this crossover is by seeding references to the OG lore in their games. The recent release of Resident Evil Village, for example, included a number of nods to the original games. This includes the return of Raccoon City.

Similarly, the upcoming Resident Evil RE:2 is expected to include a number of references to the original games. This includes the appearance of familiar characters and locations.

While some fans have speculated that this crossover could include remakes of Resident Evil 5 and 6, Takeuchi did not confirm this. However, he did mention that the company is committed to continuing the series with new games and remakes.

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As the series continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see more and more references to the OG lore, setting the stage for a potential crossover.

According to Takeuchi, the crossover could potentially occur by 2036, although this is purely speculative at this point.

Resident Evil Village, released in 2021, marked a new direction for the series, with a greater emphasis on exploration and survival horror elements. The game's success has led to the development of Resident Evil RE:2, which is currently in production.