Resident Evil executive producer comments on franchise's 30th anniversary

Resident Evil is now officially 30 years old, and executive producer Jun Takeuchi is celebrating by sharing a heartfelt message to fans that made the milestone possible. The Resident Evil franchise is one of the most notable horror franchises in gaming, and the fact that it's been going strong for three decades is definitely a feat worth celebrating.

2026 is only three months away, but it's already proving to be a big year for them Resident Evil franchise. Resident Evil Requiem was released at the end of February and quickly set a sales record for the series. Yet, Resident Evil RequiemSales are estimated at around 6 million copies and this number will only increase as the year progresses. Such strong numbers are a great way to ring in the franchise's 30th anniversary, and Capcom seems excited about the future of the series.

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The executive producer of Resident Evil thanks all the fans who have enjoyed the series over the years

Executive producer Jun Takeuchi provided his message via Twitter via the Capcom Europe account. Resident EvilThe 30th anniversary was officially on March 22, and it was clear that Takeuchi was filled with gratitude for achieving such a big goal. His message goes beyond success Resident Evil Requiemmentions that the game is a big full-circle moment not just for Leon Kennedy, but for the series as a whole. Takeuchi's words celebrated how the series brought everything back to Raccoon City for the first time in 28 years, combining its core horror and action gameplay into one experience. He also made sure to mention Resident Evil's Requiem's wildly impressive sales numbers.

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Jun Takeuchi touches on the future of Resident Evil

After Resident Evil RequiemBy the end of the game, many players were wondering what the series had planned next. Takeuchi did not disclose any information about Resident Evil's plans for the future, but assured fans that the team behind the franchise plans to bring more games to players.

Takeuchi was careful to be vague about the future Resident Evil games, but fans at least recently got confirmation of one future project on the way. Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi revealed earlier this month that a Resident Evil Requiem DLC is officially in the works. The expansion doesn't have a firm release date yet, but hopefully it will address many of the gaps left at the end of the year Requiem. There's no way to know for sure, but the game's finale felt like it was a DLC story tease or the 10th main series. Fans have been wanting characters like Claire Redfield and Jill Valentine to return, so there's already hope that one or both of them will appear next.

“Our team will continue to work hard to bring you all even more amazing experiences in the future – and we'd be honored to have you continue this journey with us.”

Right now, the future Resident Evil is incredibly mysterious. One thing that is certain, however, is that 30 years is a long time for a game franchise to thrive. Not many games experience this kind of longevity. From mainline entries to spin-offs, Capcom has continued to dive in Resident Evila fascinating world full of terrifying experiments with biological weapons and shady corporations. There have also been many leaks and rumors about future games. Recent leaks claimed that Resident Evil Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero remakes are on the way, but such bold claims should be met with skepticism. Capcom's plans will become clear as time goes on. until Resident Evil Fans can celebrate the horror franchise's impressive run by either checking out Resident Evil Requiem's scary story or re-immerse yourself in one of their favorite series.