Resident Evil Producer Open to Japan Setting
Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa has revealed that the Resident Evil development team has considered setting a future game in Japan, though no concrete plans exist.
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We could get a Resident Evil game set in Japan someday as producer Masato Kumazawa reveals the development team…
Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa revealed that the development team has considered creating a Resident Evil game set in Japan. While no concrete plans exist, the idea has been discussed internally due to the team's base in Japan. Kumazawa also emphasized the team's commitment to evolving the series while preserving its core elements.
Resident Evil Requiem producer suggests the legendary horror series could finally visit Japan in the future - "I think every member [of the team] has given it some thought"
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa suggested that a future installment in the horror series could be set in Japan, a location the development team has considered. Kumazawa also discussed Capcom's flexible approach to character aging and timeline consistency within the Resident Evil franchise, noting that narrative needs dictate these decisions.
Resident Evil Requiem Producer Says the Franchise Could Go To Japan in Future Titles
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa has hinted that future installments in the franchise could be set in Japan. While Japan has not been a setting before, Kumazawa noted that many Japanese developers at Capcom have considered it. The article also briefly mentions an upcoming remake of Resident Evil - Code: Veronica.
Capcom producer teases a Resident Evil based in Japan: "It might make an appearance at some point"
Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa has indicated that a future Resident Evil game set in Japan is a possibility. While no concrete plans have been announced, Kumazawa stated that the development team has considered the idea, and it could appear at some point. He assured that the core identity of the series would be preserved, even while exploring new challenges and settings.
