The reimagined story of Raccoon City’s history indicates a correction made by Capcom in the universe. The original director of Resident Evil 3, Kazuhiro Aoyama, had stated that they wanted the city to be horrifically destroyed; this view was also reflected in the messages displayed at the end. However, the decision to break the spell with the ending of the remake led Capcom to take a different route for Requiem. While images of some buildings still standing in the city can be seen in trailers, this situation has raised uncertainties about how the storyline will develop in subsequent games.
Moments in the Under the Mayo interview where Aoyama expresses surprise regarding this decision have triggered questions that become clearer in players’ minds. The texts at the end of the game support these statements, but Capcom’s approach of treating the remake’s ending as the main source for Requiem has taken the calculation of the city’s destruction to a different level. Nakanishi’s comments about how the remaining areas are protected through physical simulations provide an intriguing clue. Ultimately, it appears that a story correction has been made in the Capcom universe, but whether this change will be fully accepted by players remains a debated issue.
