Now, it seems Resident Evil has officially solidified its status as Capcom’s most important asset. So, the idea is that releasing a new, mainline Resident Evil entry every single year would be an impossible, studio-crushing feat. The idea is that releasing a new, mainline Resident Evil entry every single year would be an impossible, studio-crushing feat. Subscribe to the newsletter for deeper Resident Evil insights Want deeper context on Resident Evil and Capcom's strategy? With the remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 4, and even Resident Evil 3 all comfortably sitting among the top ten best-selling titles in the company's entire history, the financial feedback loop speaks for itself.