It sounds like the developing team behind theResident Evil 4 remakeis seeing a shakeup. According to VGC sources, Capcom is curtailing the role of original team M-Two in favor of Capcom Division 1. The new team will be heading upRE4’s remakein an effort to take it in a new direction.
Resident Evilis a name that is fairly well-known in the gaming industry today. Though there have been multiple entries in the survival-horror series,Resident Evil 4is one of the most famous. News of a remake has gotten the attention of fans, and M-Two’s involvement is significant. Made up of employees fromPlatinumGames, there is notable gamedevelopment experience behind theRE4 remake.
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However, sources claim that the game is switching hands over to Capcom Division 1. As the team at Capcom behind series likeResident EvilandDevil May Cry, this transfer is not outlandish. It sounds like the debacle comes from a difference in opinion relating toRE4 remake’sdirection. M-Two’s vision is one that more strict, following closely to the original source material. This in part due toResident Evil 3 remake’spoor salesfor cutting content.
On the flip side, Capcom Division 1 believes that theRE4 remakedoes not need to be limited in this fashion. While their vision is inspired by the original game, it will still have a unique flavor. Aspects like game features, story elements, and the world environments may not be exactly the same as the original. Due to this change in direction, the release date will likely be delayed. From the original sources, a new time frame could be somewhere as far as 2023.
This news may be concerning for hardcore fans of theResident Evilseries. The fourth installment is one of the most famous, so turbulence behind the development of the remake could be a problem. It is not the first time in the gaming industry that highly anticipated titles have experienced this. Even major games likeAnthemandCyberpunk 2077struggled from developmentissues. With fans reacting poorly to theRE3 remakefor its deviation from the original, it is strange that Capcom is going a similar route.
Though, it does not sound like theRE4 remakeis being rushed by any means. Therefore, even with tweaks behind the scenes, the game could still be a solid product. As long as Capcom Division 1 remains as the group behind the remake, the vision should be consistent. And creative freedom could be thesecret weapon leading to a remakethat surpasses the original. In any case, fans of the series will need to wait a little longer to see how theResident Evil 4 remakewill shape up.
