La The Resident Evil saga is going through a key momentWhile the community is still eyeing everything that Resident Evil Requiem will bring, attention is already shifting towards the next big numbered installment in the franchise, a project provisionally known as Resident Evil 10, and whose first outlines are gradually being drawn.
In recent days, the Leaks about Capcom's internal calendarThis paints a picture in which the Japanese company has set a rather ambitious roadmap until the end of the decade. If these plans hold, the wait between Requiem and the next main installment would be shorter than usual, returning the series to a near-annual release schedule.
A leaked calendar points to 2029 for Resident Evil 10
The most frequently repeated information comes from the insider Dusk Golem (also known as AestheticGamer)A well-known figure among fans of the series for accurately predicting Resident Evil projects in the past. According to his latest posts, Capcom is internally managing a plan that organizes the major releases for the main series between now and 2029.
That scheme would place Resident Evil 10 target release date 2029However, the possibility of the project being pushed back to 2030 or even 2031 cannot be ruled out if development requires it. This wouldn't be the first time the company has adjusted its timeline; Requiem itself has reportedly experienced several delays since its inception under different names and earlier release windows.
The insider insists that the final title It probably will not include the "10" in the trade nameAlthough for practical purposes it is the tenth numbered installment. This would represent a new starting point for the brand, something that has already been seen with other subtitles that relegated the number to a secondary role.
As always, it's worth remembering that None of this information has been officially confirmed by Capcom.We're talking about internal objectives that may vary depending on development, the studio's priorities, and how well they fit with other company projects, both on consoles and PC.
What is striking, in any case, is that The gap between Resident Evil Requiem and this future Resident Evil 10 would be about three years. If the schedule holds, it will be much less than the five years that separated Village from the ninth installment. For a franchise so well-established in Europe and Spain, where the player base is enormous, a shorter renewal cycle would help maintain interest without creating a sense of saturation.
Requiem, remakes, and then the new installment: Capcom's annual plan
One of the points where the leaks most coincide is in the release order that Capcom would have plannedThe next big step would be, as has already been officially announced, Resident Evil Requiem, also known colloquially as Resident Evil 9.
Requiem has its release date set for the February 27th 2026 It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, so the start of this new era is practically around the corner. This installment maintains the focus on modern survival horror, blending First-person sections heavily focused on tension with moments of more intense action, a formula that the saga has been refining from Resident Evil 4 to Village.
According to the same sources, the release of Requiem would be followed by downloadable content (DLC) with very advanced developmentCapcom's intention is to release it before the end of 2026, thus shortening the time between the main campaign and the additional content. This approach would be reminiscent of Shadows of Rose following Resident Evil Village, serving as a bridge to the next major release.
From there, the unofficial schedule would be, for guidance purposes, as follows:
- End of 2026: Resident Evil Requiem DLC.
- 2027: remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica.
- 2028: remake of Resident evil zero.
- 2029: new main game, provisionally known as Resident Evil 10, with the possibility of receiving additional content after the premiere.
This pattern fits with the Capcom's recent strategy of alternating remakes with new releasesThis strategy has worked very well for them, both commercially and in terms of critical reception. Since 2019, the company has accustomed European audiences to a Resident Evil game almost every year, with remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, Village, and Resident Evil 4, in addition to other related projects.
In that context, it wouldn't be surprising if the studio wanted to recover that annual release rateFor players in Spain and the rest of Europe, where remakes of Code: Veronica and Zero have been recurring requests for years, seeing these titles reimagined with current technology would fill important gaps in the series' chronology.
A shorter development cycle and a generational leap on the horizon
Another relevant element of the leaks is the Estimated development time for the tenth installmentBetween Resident Evil Village and Requiem, five calendar years will have passed, but in the case of Resident Evil 10, there is talk of an approximate three-year cycle since the release of the ninth installment.
This shortening isn't solely due to commercial pressures. Capcom would have been working on several projects in parallel While Requiem was experiencing internal delays; in fact, it's mentioned that the game started as Apocalypse, with other tentative release windows in 2023 and 2025 before settling on 2026. Those changes would have allowed for planning and pre-production tasks for the next main title to be brought forward.
On the other hand, everything points to the fact that Resident Evil 10 will move during the transition to the next generation of consolesPublic industry documents pointed to a PS5 and Xbox Series X/S succession around 2028, although any estimate is subject to change. Placing a release like this in 2029 would potentially make it one of the first major AAA titles designed to take advantage of the upcoming PS6 and the next Xbox, without ruling out cross-generational versions if the console market supports it.
For the European user, already accustomed to simultaneous releases on multiple platforms, a title of this scale designed from the outset for new hardware It could mark another technological leap within the horror genre, both in lighting and visual fidelity and in the behavior of artificial intelligence.
However, all sources agree on the same point: The dates are internal and subject to change.A more ambitious development, new company priorities, or any technical setback could push the tenth installment to 2030 or even 2031 without necessarily implying a quality problem.
Requiem as the closing of a chapter and RE10 as a new beginning
In terms of narrative, the leaks paint a picture in which Resident Evil Requiem would act as closure for several key characters. of the current stage. Dusk Golem had already hinted that the ninth installment could mark the end of the journey for some very recognizable faces within the saga, something that would serve to set the stage for a new arc.
From there, this future Resident Evil 10 would come into play, which, according to rumors, It would open up a completely new plot in a still unknown setting.The goal would be to refresh the formula while keeping the elements that work, but without being tied to the same protagonists and conflicts that have sustained the last decade of games.
Meanwhile, Requiem's ​​downloadable content also appears to be playing a role in this transition. There is talk of a DLC focused on secondary characters and family connectionswhich would expand the backstory without shifting the focus away from the main game. With Requiem being released on all major current platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, this additional phase would serve as a farewell to one cycle and a bridge to what comes next.
For fans of the franchise in Spain, accustomed to following the story up-to-date on both console and PC, this approach allows tie up loose ends before jumping into a new arc without having to wait too many years between each great chapter.
A future filled with terror: remakes, DLC and an eye on 2029
With everything that has been leaked, the picture that is emerging for the saga is one of a long-term planning is quite unusual In an industry where delays and changes of direction are frequent, the coming years are expected to be marked by the arrival of Requiem and its DLC, two highly anticipated remakes, and finally, a major new Resident Evil game that aims to take advantage of the next generation of consoles.
While Capcom maintains absolute silence and confirms nothing beyond what has already been announced, the community is torn between caution and curiosity. Leaks are still unofficial information, but they align with the company's working methods over the last decade and its recent focus on alternating Completely new titles with revisions of classics.
Thinking about the European player, the scenario is clear: if these plans materialize, The Resident Evil franchise will have a continued presence in the market Between the middle of this decade and the 2030s, releases will tap into both the nostalgia of remakes and the anticipation for a new numbered installment. It remains to be seen how these projects will materialize, but what seems certain is that the Resident Evil universe will remain very much alive for many years to come.