Recent Resident Evil games, like Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village, have been unpredictable, offering diverse influences and gameplay.
Maps might not always seem crucial in Resident Evil games once players get the hang of them, but the Resident Evil 2 remake proved their value.
An open-world Resident Evil game could borrow from Resident Evil 7, Village, and the Resident Evil 4 remake, integrating narrative pacing and side quests for optional exploration.