March 22, 2026 marked 30 years of Resident Evil. Jun Takeuchi, the franchise's executive producer, used the Capcom Europe Twitter account to thank fans for sticking with the series across three decades. He called out the recent success of Resident Evil Requiem and reflected on how the game brought the saga back to Raccoon City after 28 years.
Takeuchi thanks the fans
Takeuchi's message was straightforward and grateful. He highlighted Requiem as a milestone for the series and for Leon Kennedy as a character, noting the game's blend of the franchise's horror roots and action elements. He also pointed to the game's early commercial performance as a bright spot for the team.
Requiem's launch and sales
Resident Evil Requiem launched at the end of February 2026 and quickly set a franchise sales record. Early estimates put sales at around 6 million copies and the total is expected to keep rising as the year continues. The game received attention for returning the story to Raccoon City and for reintegrating both tense horror and larger-scale action into one experience.
What the future might hold
Takeuchi did not reveal specific plans for upcoming mainline entries. He did, however, reassure fans that the team is committed to delivering more games in the series. In his words: "Our team will continue to work hard to bring all of you even more wonderful experiences in the future and it would be an honor if you continued along with us on that journey."
There is at least one confirmed project on the horizon. Koshi Nakanishi, director of Requiem, announced that DLC for the game is in development. No release date has been announced. The ending of Requiem left several narrative threads open, and the DLC is expected to address at least some of them. That ending also left room for speculation that the team could be setting up either more expansions or a new mainline title.
Rumors and reasonable skepticism
Leaks and rumors have been circulating about other potential projects, including reported remakes of Resident Evil Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero, and talk of a multi-year plan. These claims have not been confirmed by Capcom, so they should be treated with caution. Official announcements will clarify the company’s roadmap over time.
For now, the facts are simple: the franchise turned 30, Requiem sold very well early on, a DLC is in development, and the team promises more Resident Evil experiences in the future. Fans who want to celebrate can play Requiem or revisit any favorite entry from the series.
