Resident Evil Re: Verse Service Comes to an End
Resident Evil Re: Verse, a spinoff from Capcom’s popular horror movie series, will be ending its service this year. The publisher announced that all services for the game will cease in June, marking the end of an era for fans of the franchise.
Gameplay and Closure
Re: Verse was initially launched in October 2022, coinciding with the release of Resident Evil Village. The game allowed six players to battle each other using iconic characters from the series such as Leon Kennedy, Ada Wong, Nemesis from Resident Evil 3, and the villain from Resident Evil 7. However, just over two years after its launch, the game will be shutting down. The service will officially end on June 29, with the game and all its DLC being removed from stores on March 3.
Capcom’s Statement
In a statement, Capcom explained the decision to close Re: Verse, stating that the game had served its purpose. “Resident Evil Re: Verse was developed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series, and the overwhelming support from players exceeded our expectations. As we enter a new chapter for the series, we believe that Re: Verse has fulfilled its original intent.”
Player Engagement and Reviews
Despite its initial popularity, Re: Verse saw a steep decline in player numbers shortly after launch. The game reached a peak of 2,080 simultaneous players but quickly dropped to less than 100. Currently, only 44 players are active in the Re: Verse Universe. Negative reviews citing boring gameplay modes, unbalanced mechanics, and poor controls contributed to the game’s downfall.
While some players found moments of enjoyment in Re: Verse, the overall consensus was largely negative. Issues with progression, microtransactions, and user interface design hampered the player experience, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Future of the Resident Evil Series
Despite the closure of Re: Verse, Capcom continues to thrive in the Resident Evil universe. The success of Resident Evil Village and the remake of Resident Evil 4 have solidified the franchise’s position in the horror genre. With a new mainline Resident Evil title in development, led by the director of Resident Evil 7, fans can look forward to more thrilling survival horror experiences in the future.
FAQs
Q: Why is Resident Evil Re: Verse shutting down?
A: Capcom decided to end the service for Re: Verse as the game had served its purpose in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Resident Evil series and had seen a decline in player engagement.
Q: What were some of the issues players faced with Re: Verse?
A: Players cited issues such as boring gameplay modes, unbalanced mechanics, and poor controls as reasons for their dissatisfaction with Re: Verse.
Q: What can fans expect from the future of the Resident Evil series?
A: With a new mainline Resident Evil title in development, fans can anticipate more thrilling survival horror experiences from Capcom in the coming years.
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