Capcom's latest survival horror hit, "Resident Evil Requiem," has been keeping players on the edge of their seats since launch, and now director Akifumi Nakanishi has dropped some exciting news! In a recent video message to fans, Nakanishi confirmed that the team is deep into developing a massive story expansion, alongside plans for new mini-games and a slew of updates, promising continuous support for the title in the coming months.
Kicking off the video shared on social media, Nakanishi expressed gratitude for player support and spilled the beans on the game's impressive sales figures. He revealed that "Requiem" had already sold a whopping 5 million units as of last week, with physical copies even selling out in some regions!
Beyond the stellar sales, Capcom has a ton of post-launch content in the pipeline. "We're planning to add even more bonus content," Nakanishi stated in the video. "First up, the highly anticipated Photo Mode!" He then teased that a brand-new mini-game is set to drop around May 2026, promising a fresh gameplay experience for players.
"On top of that, there's another surprise coming around May – we're planning to add a mini-game," Nakanishi highlighted, emphasizing the team's commitment to keeping the game vibrant with ongoing updates. "We want to continue supporting 'Resident Evil Requiem' to respond to all the positive feedback from our players."
To cap off the video, Nakanishi officially confirmed the most anticipated news: a story expansion! He hinted that this new content will significantly broaden the game's universe, diving even deeper into the world of "Requiem."
However, Capcom is keeping the specific details of the story expansion under wraps for now, including plot specifics, new characters, or playable protagonists. Given the game's strong ties to series veteran Leon, many players are buzzing with speculation that classic characters like Ada Wong or Claire Redfield might make a triumphant return.
As for the upcoming mini-game, official details on its gameplay are still scarce. Many fans are crossing their fingers, hoping Capcom might bring back the series' iconic "Mercenaries Mode," allowing players to battle hordes of enemies in familiar settings using a diverse roster of characters.