Kawata is currently working on bringing Resident Evil: Revelations to home consoles, but Eurogamer had a chance to catch up with the esteemed RE producer to talk about the future of the series. The possibility of an open-world Resident Evil game was brought up, and Masachika said that some changes would need to be implemented in order to make that kind of game enjoyable while still remaining familiar to longtime followers.
These comments make it seem less likely that an open-world Resi title will be happening anytime soon, but they also gave fans a look into how those involved with the series are thinking of ways to evolve the franchise. According to Kawata, the biggest means of gauging which direction to take Resident Evil will coming from the audience’s reaction to Revelations, but he can see the next game focusing on the horror aspect of the series.
“A lot of decisions would have to be taken before something like that is done to the series, but it is something that… There is a possibility.”
There’s a number of things that fans would love to see improved upon in the next Resident Evil game, and the fact that the development team will be listening to the reactions of Revelations players is a promising sign. It’s a little too soon to be talking about the possibilities for Resident Evil 7, but with the next generation of gaming consoles on the horizon, it’s hard not to think of ways that the series may evolve in the coming years.
“Moving forward I can see us focusing even more on the horror aspect and fear in the series, and see us making something scarier than we have already.”
For now, Chris Redfield enthusiasts can look forward to Resident Evil: Revelations launching on the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, and PC this May 21st.
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Source: Eurogamer
