Why Capcom Might be Hesitant To Bring Back Jill Valentine
In its 25 years, Resident Evil has become a household name for pioneering the survival horror genre and its ability to transform itself and remain relevant in a competitive industry. That being said, Resident Evil's continued success is not without some hiccups. For a time, Resident Evil suffered from an identity crisis before soaring in popularity again shortly after it returned to its survival horror roots with Resident Evil 7.
Apart from its gameplay, Resident Evil also produced some of the most iconic characters in the video game franchise with the likes of Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, and Claire Redfield. However, in recent installments, it became evident that Capcom seems to have neglected one of its most popular characters, Jill Valentine.
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Known as one of the first female playable characters in a survival horror game, Jill Valentine is widely considered one of Resident Evil's most essential characters. Despite briefly being overtaken by Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu, Jill Valentine's story remains one of the most impactful and most popular in the series. If Jill is both a fan favorite and an integral character to the franchise's overall plot, why hasn't she appeared in a new Resident Evil game?
Unfortunately, there is no official answer to why Jill has remained absent in recent entries. Given the lack of explanation on Capcom's part, some speculate that the studio's hesitation in bringing her back is her ability to translate her appeal to video game sales. Overall, Jill appeared as a main playable character in three entries, two of which were later remade: Resident Evil, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil Revelations.
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