Game developer Capcom is developing the next installment in the "Resident Evil" franchise, "Resident Evil 7." While speculations indicate that the game will be announced during E3 2016 and be released some time later this year, it is unlikely to happen.
Currently, the game developer company has shifted focus to develop "Resident Evil 2 Remake," which is confirmed for an announcement at the E3 2016 before premiering later this year, according to NSEAVoice. As a result, the possibility of Capcom launching two massive titles in one year is very slim. Even if the company has two different teams working to develop both the remake and the much-awaited "Resident Evil 7," the move would be bad for business.
There are rumors that Capcom's upcoming installment in the "Resident Evil" franchise will reportedly go back to the original horror story. The last two installments did not meet the expectations of fans.
The game developer has been listening to the fans' sentiments. As a result, the game developer has promised to go back to the first three installments as a source of inspiration in developing the upcoming "Resident Evil 7," according to a different report by the same publication. However, fans should not raise their hope just yet but remain patient to get confirmation on the plot of the upcoming title.
The game developer must figure out a very creative and fascinating method to return some of the big dead names from the past titles to "Resident Evil 7." Big names expected to come back include William Birkins and Nemesis. The two villains gave fans quite the fright in the past and they will make the perfect secret boss fight in the next installment.
Bringing back Birkins and Nemesis in the upcoming sequel will definitely strengthen the game's horror story. However, fans should wait for confirmation from Capcom on whether the two characters will return to "Resident Evil 7."
Every bit of information surfacing concerning the upcoming "Resident Evil 7" is mere rumor, and therefore, avid fans should take it with a pinch of salt. Watch the footage below for more information.