Capcom explains why it's putting out so many Resident Evil remakes and why there aren't a lot of spin-offs
Capcom is shifting its Resident Evil development strategy toward annual releases by prioritizing remakes over spin-off titles.
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The brief
Capcom has announced plans to transition the Resident Evil franchise to an annual release schedule. The developer intends to achieve this frequency primarily through the continued production of game remakes. Coverage from outlets including PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, and Kotaku emphasizes that Capcom views remakes as vital to its long-term portfolio.
These titles are categorized by the company as being just as important as mainline entries. Reports note that this strategy is intended to generate revenue that can be reinvested into original intellectual properties such as Pragmata. Observers are looking for how this yearly release cycle will influence the development timeline of new, original games.
Whether the current focus on remakes will lead to a decrease in spin-off projects remains a focal point for future updates.
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Quick answers
Why is Capcom prioritizing Resident Evil remakes?
The company states that remakes enable an annual release schedule while providing the capital necessary to fund original titles like Pragmata.
What is the new release frequency for the Resident Evil franchise?
Capcom aims to release a new Resident Evil title every year.
How does this affect spin-off games?
Current reporting indicates a shift away from spin-off development in favor of remakes and mainline titles.
Coverage (11)
- The success of the Resident Evil remakes lets Capcom invest in plenty of projects Instant Gaming News · 1d ago
- Capcom's plans for annual Resident Evil game releases GameGPU · 1d ago
- Capcom wants to release a Resident Evil every year and sees remakes as the way to make it happen PC Gamer · 1d ago
- Capcom Producer Says Resident Evil Remakes Enable Original Games Like Pragmata Kotaku · 1d ago
- Capcom wants Resident Evil to be a yearly franchise My Nintendo News · 1d ago
- Resident Evil Remakes Are "Just As Important As The Mainline Titles", Capcom Says OpenCritic · 1d ago
- Resident Evil Could See Annual Releases As Capcom Is Focusing on More Remakes Tech4Gamers · 1d ago
- Best Of Both Worlds Game Informer · 1d ago
- Resident Evil remakes allow Capcom to release yearly games in the series and invest money back into new games like Pragmata, producer says GamesRadar+ · 1d ago
- Capcom Wants to Release a New Resident Evil Game Every Year VICE · 1d ago
- Capcom explains why it's putting out so many Resident Evil remakes and why there aren't a lot of spin-offs Nintendo Everything · 1d ago
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