CAPCOM is shifting its strategy for the Resident Evil franchise by focusing on substantial story expansions rather than solely relying on mainline sequels. This approach gives players more content between major releases and allows the studio to test new narrative directions without the pressure of a full game launch. Buyers who enjoy deep lore and character-driven side stories will likely see more of this format in the coming years.
Larger story expansions will follow the remake launch
The first title in this new expansion cycle is Resident Evil Requiem. CAPCOM plans to make this DLC comparable in length and ambition to previous major side stories like Separate Ways and Shadow of Rose. The expansion will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, ensuring broad accessibility for the franchise's fanbase.
Development resources for the franchise are currently concentrated on the Resident Evil Veronica remake. The team is treating this project as an all-hands-on-deck priority with a target release window of Q1 2027. Internal sources indicate that while Q1 is the goal, the team is prepared to delay the release to Q2 2027 if necessary to ensure quality.
The release order for these projects suggests that Resident Evil Veronica will launch before the Requiem expansion. This sequencing allows the remake to establish the updated version of the classic story before introducing new narrative content. We touched on CAPCOM Announces Resident Evil Veronica Remake in our earlier Capcom coverage.
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