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Capcom says it has a plan for Resident Evil remakes once they 'run out'

gamingOct 1, 202662221

Capcom, via producer Jun Takeuchi in a VGC story, says it is preparing for a future where Resident Evil remakes eventually catch up to and converge with the series' mainline entries, a plan Takeuchi says has been in motion since Village and even teases the appearance of Umbrella and Spencer as setup for a crossover. Fans grounded in that announcement are already sketching the next chapter: threads imagine remakes of Resident Evil 5 and 6 and speculate how characters like Claire Redfield, Mr. X, and Nemesis might be recontextualized when older entries meet modern design. The recent Zach Cregger Resident Evil film has amplified the moment, with creators posting birthday tributes, zine pieces, and tongue-in-cheek lines about Live Action Wesker, turning the industry news into concrete fan narratives about which characters and confrontations will define the next round of remakes.

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