Resident Evil Lore Master Reflects on Requiem's Story and Retcons

Resident Evil's unofficial lore master has shared his thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, which adds a significant new chapter and story revelations to the franchise, including a 'retcon' of Raccoon City's destruction, following a surprise update that added a Photo Mode and other improvements to the game.

27 Mar, 10:20 — 27 Mar, 13:17

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Resident Evil Requiem is a significant entry in the franchise, and its narrative choices, particularly concerning Raccoon City's fate, have sparked discussion among fans and lore experts. The unofficial lore master's commentary provides an in-depth analysis of these narrative decisions and their impact on the established Resident Evil canon.

Key entitiesResident Evil Requiem Capcom Raccoon City

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ignMostly Factual151d ago

Resident Evil Lore Master Reflects on What Requiem Got Right and Wrong as the Franchise Returned to Raccoon City and 'Retconned' Its Destruction

Resident Evil's unofficial lore master has weighed in with his thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, which adds a sizable new chapter filled with story revelations to Capcom's veteran horror franchise.

By Tom Phillips

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screen-rantMixed152d ago