Resident Evil's mastermind, Shinji Mikami, recently voiced his strong desire for a Killer7 sequel during a presentation featuring Goichi "Suda51" Suda. Let's delve into the exciting news surrounding this cult classic.
During the Grasshopper Direct, primarily focused on the upcoming Shadows of the Damned remaster, the discussion turned to future projects. Mikami openly expressed his wish for Suda51 to create a Killer7 sequel, calling the original one of his personal favorites.
Suda51 mirrored Mikami's enthusiasm, suggesting a sequel is a possibility, even playfully tossing around potential titles like "Killer11" or "Killer7: Beyond."
Killer7, a 2005 action-adventure game for GameCube and PlayStation 2, masterfully blends horror, mystery, and Suda51's signature over-the-top violence. The game follows Harman Smith, a man capable of manifesting seven distinct personalities, each with unique skills and weaponry. Despite its devoted fanbase, a sequel has remained elusive. Even after the 2018 PC remaster, Suda51 has voiced his interest in revisiting his original vision.
Suda51 proposed a "Complete Edition" of Killer7, an idea Mikami playfully dismissed as "lame." However, the discussion revealed that the original game's concept included extensive dialogue for the character Coyote, which could be incorporated into a Complete Edition.
The mere suggestion of a sequel or remaster sent fans into a celebratory uproar. While nothing is concrete, the developers' evident enthusiasm has generated considerable excitement for Killer7's future.
Mikami suggested a Complete Edition would be well-received, to which Suda51 replied, "We'd have to decide which comes first, Killer7: Beyond or the Complete Edition."