Hot on the heels of RE:9 Requiem surpassing 8 million copies sold — making it the fastest-selling Resident Evil title in history — Capcom has offered tantalizing hints about what's next for the iconic survival horror franchise.
In a recent investor Q&A session, Capcom executives acknowledged the monumental success of RE:9 Requiem while carefully fielding questions about the series' future direction. When pressed on whether a Resident Evil 10 is already in development, the response was characteristically coy but telling: "The Resident Evil brand remains one of our most important strategic pillars. We are continuously evaluating the future of the franchise across multiple fronts."
Industry analysts interpret this as confirmation that multiple Resident Evil projects are simultaneously in various stages of planning and development. The most likely candidates include a direct sequel to RE:9 Requiem, additional remake projects (with Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Resident Evil 5 being the most frequently rumored targets), and potentially a new spin-off title exploring unexplored corners of the franchise's universe.
The free Leon Kennedy mode added to RE:9 Requiem last week has been exceptionally well-received, with players praising Capcom's generosity and the mode's quality. This goodwill has fueled speculation that Capcom may adopt a similar post-launch content strategy for future titles, offering meaningful free updates alongside paid DLC expansions.
On the technical front, RE:9 Requiem's performance on the RE Engine continues to impress. Digital Foundry's recent analysis highlighted the game's near-flawless 60fps performance on both PS5 and Xbox Series X, with the PC version offering extensive ray tracing options. The Switch 2 version, which launched alongside the console, has also received positive notices for maintaining a stable 30fps with visual quality approaching the PS4 Pro baseline.
As RE:9 Requiem continues its commercial dominance — holding the #1 spot on Circana's US 2026 sales chart — the franchise's future has never looked brighter. Whether Capcom's next move is RE:10, a beloved remake, or something entirely unexpected, one thing is certain: the world's appetite for survival horror shows no signs of diminishing.