Through the current Capcom Subsequent showcase, Capcom took a while to focus on the upcoming cellular port of Resident Evil 7. This meant bringing in that sport’s director, Koshi Nakanishi, to supply some perception on the event of the unique launch. Nonetheless, Nakanishi had one further shock to share with followers; he’s again to direct the following Resident Evil sport, presumably Resident Evil 9.

A brand new Resident Evil was all the time going to occur, however that is the primary little bit of official information we now have concerning the sport. It’s not a lot, however given the success of Resident Evil 7, realizing Nakanishi is answerable for the venture (be it Resident Evil 9 or one thing else) is sufficient to warrant pleasure. In the direction of the top of Capcom Subsequent, all Nakanishi might say concerning the sport is, “It was actually tough to determine what to do after [Resident Evil 7]. However I discovered it, and to be sincere it feels substantial. I can’t share any particulars simply but, however I hope you’re excited for the day I can.”

As a reminder, Resident Evil 7 was a major turning level for the franchise. Loads of followers weren’t thrilled with how the collection had diverged from its survival horror roots and have become extra action-oriented. This got here to a head with 2013’s Resident Evil 6, which didn’t meet Capcom’s preliminary gross sales expectations and proved woefully unpopular with most followers. Throughout Capcom Subsequent, Nakanishi even admitted Resident Evil was “off-track” when Resident Evil 7 entered improvement, acknowledging the unfavourable fan response to the emphasis on motion.

“Ultimately, an RE sport must be scary,” continued Nakanishi, which performed an element within the choice to have Resident Evil 7 be a first-person sport versus all of the earlier entries. Hopefully, it will imply his subsequent Resident Evil sport will deliver the scares too, and possibly function a counterpoint to Resident Evil Village.

Regardless of Resident Evil Village being a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7, Nakanishi had no involvement with its improvement, with Morimasa Sato (a designer on RE7) taking on as director. Village retained the first-person perspective and, whereas not with out horror parts, opted to give attention to motion and fight as soon as extra. It nonetheless proved to be a important and monetary success, however maybe its follow-up will swing again within the survival horror course.