Resident Evil Requiem Producer “Explains” Game’s Title, Confusing Us More

The meaning of Resident Evil Requiem's title appeared to be self-evident when it was released earlier this year. However, Resident Evil producer Jun Takeuchi's explanation for the title from the recently published Biohazard 30th Anniversary Special may be a head-scratcher for even the series' diehard fans.

"'Requiem' isn't just a title chosen for its meaning of 'requiem,'" said Takeuchi via GamesRadar. "The spelling of Requiem (REQUIEM) contains not only the 'RE (response)'... but also a 'Q (question).' In other words, this 'Requiem' presents both an 'answer' and a 'question.' I will explain the meaning of that at some point in the future."

More intriguingly, Takeuchi indicated that the Resident Evil remake games and the current titles have been building towards a crossover since Resident Evil Village.

"Currently, Resident Evil operates on a two-pronged approach: The numbered titles allow players to experience the ongoing drama of the series, while the remake series lets them experience the past," added Takeuchi. …