Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi has confirmed plans to launch a major story expansion for the game, following other additions planned over the coming months.

In a video message to fans posted on social media this morning, Nakanishi once again thanked players for Requiem’s huge success so far, which has resulted in 5 million copies already sold as of last week and stock issues for physical copies.

But Capcom now has much more in store for the game, too — including that story expansion, the addition of a “mini game” in May, and the upcoming arrival of a photo mode.

A message from Koshi Nakanishi, director of Resident Evil Requiem. pic.twitter.com/54aKw80h8K

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“[We’re] planning to add more add-on content,” Nakanishi said in today’s video. “First, the much-awaited photo mode. On top of that, there’s another surprise coming around May. We’re planning to add a mini game. We hope to continue providing support on Resident Evil Requiem to live up to its positive reception.

“Oh… one more thing,” Nakanishi continued, sorting through a pile of (clearly humorous) Resident Evil Requiem add-on ideas, including what looked to be a Leon S. Kennedy romance game spin-off, and a version of the game starring Leon and Grace Kennedy as cats. “We are planning to make extra story content!” he eventually declared.

“In this story,” he continued, referencing the upcoming expansion, “we will delve deeper into the world of Requiem. We’re hard at work on it now. It will take some time, so we ask for your patience and hope you’ll look forward to it. Thank you again for all your support!”

No further details were confirmed today about the expansion’s focus, setting or playable character — though fans will certainly have some ideas. Could we see other characters linked to Leon make an appearance, such as Ada or Claire? Will we get the answer to who Leon is now romantically involved with, following intense fan speculation (and an apparent declaration by Nakanishi that he’s now staying out of it)? And will Requiem’s finale, which name-dropped another classic Resident Evil hero, ultimately serve to set up their return also?

Capcom gave no more information on Requiem’s upcoming “mini game” set to arrive around May, either, though fans will no doubt expect this to be the series’ latest incarnation of its popular Mercenaries mode, where players get to take on waves of enemies in familiar environments, while playing as wider members of each game’s cast. Here’s hoping we get to play as the chef.

Whether you’re still on your first playthrough or hunting down challenges in your fifth, IGN’s Resident Evil: Requiem guide will help you every step of the way through RE9. Take note of these key tips and tricks before you get started, and focus on finding these important items early. Plus, our comprehensive walkthrough will make sure you don’t miss a single Bobblehead or file as you try to survive from the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center all the way to Raccoon City.

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