Capcom has been delivering nearly one Resident Evil title per year lately, with fans joking that remakes have become the company’s personal “cash cow.” Now Capcom isn’t shying away from it either. Resident Evil series producer Masachika Kawata has come clean: the real value of remakes isn’t just keeping the series alive — it’s generating revenue that funds brand-new IPs like Pragmata.
Remakes Aren’t Just Nostalgia — They’re Funding New Games
Kawata says the Resident Evil remake series lets Capcom keep the franchise flowing while using those profits to pour resources into developing brand-new games. He emphasized that the company wants to maintain its classic IPs while constantly pursuing new projects — and original ventures like Pragmata are exactly what benefit from this development strategy.
Players Keep Complaining About Lazy Remasters — But Capcom Keeps Winning!
From Resident Evil 2 Remake to Resident Evil 3 Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake, Capcom’s remake strategy hasn’t just broken sales records — it’s kept Resident Evil releasing new titles almost every year. Kawata believes this approach serves both veteran and new players while giving the company more capital to invest in higher-risk new IPs, rather than relying solely on existing franchises. In short: every Resident Evil remake you buy isn’t just supporting a classic — it’s essentially funding Capcom’s next original game.