Resident Evil franchise lore and upcoming DLC rumors

The Resident Evil franchise features a complex mythology rooted in the biological research of the Umbrella Corporation. Founded in 1962 by Oswell E. Spencer, James Marcus, and Edward Ashford, the company transitioned from pharmaceutical research to the development of biological weapons following experiments with the ‘Stairway to the Sun’ plant in 1960.

Regarding upcoming titles, reports suggest that the Spencer Mansion, a landmark location from the original game, was initially planned as a playable area in Resident Evil Requiem. While Capcom reportedly removed the location from the main game, industry insiders indicate the area may be reserved for a future DLC expansion intended to be comparable in scope to Resident Evil 4’s ‘Separate Ways’.