Resident Evil Series Considers Setting Future Game in Japan

The Resident Evil series may set a future installment in Japan — a setting no mainline game has visited to date.

Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa hinted at the possibility of a Japan-set game in a recent interview. While no official confirmation has been made, discussions have been sparked among fans about the potential of exploring the series' homeland. Despite the series' usual focus on the US, Kumazawa mentioned that the idea of a Japan setting has been contemplated by the development team. Although Japan has not been a primary setting in the games, the prospect remains open for future exploration.

While the series has delved into various global locations, including Eastern Europe and West Africa, Japan has not yet been featured. The success of Silent Hill f's Japanese setting has prompted discussions on why Resident Evil has not followed suit. Some fans express interest in a Japan-set game but hope for a unique approach to avoid clichés seen in other Japanese horror titles. The potential for in-game locations inspired by Japan's small islands has also been highlighted.

Japanese fans have noted the presence of a Japanese main character in a spin-off manga, suggesting that a Japanese protagonist could be feasible. Kumazawa reassured fans that Resident Evil Requiem does not mark the end of the series and hinted at future projects that will maintain the core elements while introducing fresh ideas. The upcoming story expansion and a new movie set in Raccoon City are among the anticipated releases for the franchise.