according to pirat_nation, capcom is reportedly developing a brand-new action title: its sci-fi ip “resident evil” may be getting a sequel, potentially establishing itself as another flagship series alongside “resident evil” and “monster hunter.”
at the event, rob dyer, a senior executive at capcom u.s., publicly stated that the company now holds another high-quality ip with long-term growth potential. he said directly, “capcom has an extensive ip portfolio, and ‘resident evil’ is a new asset we can continue to expand.” this remark officially signals the possibility of a sequel being developed.
this confidence also stems from the game’s market performance. as a completely original ip, “resident evil” sold over 1 million copies worldwide within just 48 hours of its global launch on april 17, setting a new record for the strongest opening sales among recent aaa new ips. for a brand-new ip with no established fanbase, this result is nothing short of phenomenal, underscoring players’ strong approval of its sci-fi setting and gameplay mechanics.
