Masachika Kawata, 'Resident Evil' series producer of the Capcom company introduces the new 'Resident Evil' titles during the Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Aisa press conference in Tokyo in 2015. (Photo : Getty Images/Toshifumi Kitamura)
It is now official that Capcom will be releasing the highly awaited "Resident Evil 7" in 2017. There are also rumors that the game will return to the roots, allowing fans to see the original horror story after the sixth installment fell short of fans' expectations.
While Capcom is set to launch "Resident Evil 7" early in 2017, they will be announcing it during the 2016 E3, according to NSEA Voice. The developer company will launch the first gameplay footage for the upcoming game before the announcement on the official premiere date of the game.
E3 will be a fascinating event since fans will catch a first glimpse of "Resident Evil 7." In addition, fans should expect to learn the new features that are coming into the game when the footage eventually comes out.
Earlier reports indicated that fans said "Resident Evil 6" focused too much on gunplay as opposed to increased tension and setting. However, other installments made the title popular among fans. As a result, there are speculations that the upcoming installment will return the game to the roots of horror rather than action.
Developers of "Resident Evil 7" have been listening to fans' feedback and they are ready to take up the challenge. Amid the increased speculations, the developer company remains tight lipped about details of the game.
The latest information came from Siliconera, which shared some of the answers of game producer Masachika Kawata during a Q&A forum for the 600th Dengeki PlayStation issue. With regard to "Resident Evil 7," the producer said they are "currently not at the state to talk about it" but added, please stay tuned."
Kawata was also asked concerning people's take on the series losing its horror touch, whereby he responded, "Since there's been more spinoff titles, I can see how it can be perceived in such a way. And of course I believe that we should produce titles that bring out the horror. I'm thinking about it and also preparing for it."
Watch the footage below for more details on "Resident Evil 7."
