Resident Evil Requiem Development Began Before Village; Dev Explains Why the Multiplayer Version Was Scrapped

Resident Evil Requiem, the next main entry in Capcom’s long-running horror franchise, was once planned to include a multiplayer mode.

However, that idea didn’t make it to the final version, and the game’s producer has now shared why the mode was cancelled while also revealing that the project has been in development for more than six years.

Resident Evil Requiem Began Development Long Before Resident Evil Village

In an interview with Press Start Australia , Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa said, “Looking back, I understand how Resident Evil 4 and Village became more action-heavy. Yes, that we have to admit. Looking back at the feedback, we understand how fans prefer more horror.”

He added, “Requiem was in development way before Village. We just wanted to make sure in t