Capcom Producer Says Resident Evil Requiem Was Originally an Online Game Before Negative Survey Results Forced a Return to Horror

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem was originally conceived as an online game before disappointing survey results prompted the development team to change direction. Producer Masachika Kawata revealed the scrapped concept in Nikkei Entertainment’s Biohazard 30th Special magazine, explaining how Capcom returned to the survival horror elements that define the franchise. According to Kawata, director Koshi Nakanishi initially pursued an online-focused experience. However, feedback gathered through a survey conducted during development was unfavorable, leading the team to abandon that approach and prioritize…