Resident Evil: Requiem director Kōshi Nakanishi invited me to picture a world without sushi. At first, it sounds like a quirky hypothetical, but it stuck with me as we talked about the future of the Resident Evil franchise. It’s an analogy he uses to explain the upcoming Resident Evil 9’s approach to storytelling, especially compared to Resident Evil 6, which famously juggled multiple protagonists—and not always gracefully.
Nakanishi suggests thinking of Resident Evil 9 more like a carefully crafted sushi meal, where every piece has its place and purpose, rather than the sprawling buffet that was RE6. Instead of trying to cram in too many characters and fragmented storylines, RE9 aims for a more focused, deliberate experience. It’s about refinement over excess, letting each narrative element shine without overwhelming the player.
This philosophy seems like a relief for fans tired of convoluted plots and disjointed gameplay paths. While details on RE9 remain under wraps, Nakanishi’s sushi metaphor signals a conscious effort to deliver a more cohesive and satisfying Resident Evil story. It’s a promising outlook from a director who clearly understands the pitfalls of franchise fatigue and wants to bring back what made the series resonate in the first place.
Source: eurogamer.net
