Capcom dropped Resident Evil Requiem’s online format after an unfavorable survey
Resident Evil Requiem was initially developed as an online game, but Capcom changed direction after an unfavorable survey during production. Producer Masachika Kawata also explained why Grace was added alongside Leon.
Resident Evil Requiem was originally planned as an online game, Capcom has revealed. Producer Masachika Kawata discussed the early concept in the recently released Nikkei Entertainment special magazine marking Biohazard’s 30th anniversary.
The online direction was led by director Koshi Nakanishi. Kawata said a survey conducted midway through development produced unfavorable results, prompting the team to prioritize the horror concept again and abandon the online approach.
Leon remained part of the plan
Leon was initially chosen as the protagonist. The team later introduced Grace because, in Kawata’s explanation, a highly combat-capable character alone would not provide the intended emphasis on horror.
Resident Evil Requiem is available on Nintendo Switch 2. A story expansion is also planned for release in the future.
What we know
- Resident Evil Requiem began development as an online game.
- An unfavorable mid-development survey led Capcom to abandon that direction.
- Director Koshi Nakanishi led the original online concept.
- Grace was introduced to strengthen the game’s horror focus.
- The game is available on Nintendo Switch 2, with a story expansion planned.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Nintendo Everything.
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