Chris and Claire Redfield: The Ultimate Resident Evil Team-Up Game We Deserve

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One intriguing factor about the upcoming Resident Evil game is that it holds significant implications for the franchise’s future. With the Ethan Winters duology now concluded, the direction Capcom chooses for the next Resident Evil installment could shape the course of multiple forthcoming games in the series.

One of the many intriguing issues yet to be resolved is who will star in Resident Evil 9. The upcoming game might reintroduce classic characters such as Leon Kennedy or Jill Valentine, whose fanbase has grown due to the remakes, or it could introduce a brand-new character. However, there’s also a call for lesser-seen characters like Chris Redfield, who had limited roles in RE7 and RE: Village despite being playable in both. If Resident Evil 9 follows this trend, Capcom should consider bringing Chris back sooner rather than later, and if they do, a potential partner for him is already ready.

It’s Time for a Chris and Claire Redfield Resident Evil Game

Claire and Chris Have Never Gotten Their Own Game

In their video game appearances, Chris and Claire Redfield don’t spend much time together, despite being siblings. The game that primarily revolves around the Redfields is “Resident Evil: Code Veronica“, but even in

In the action-packed game “Resident Evil 6”, Claire goes missing, an instance that could have provided a great chance for her and her siblings to join forces as key characters.

Claire and Chris haven’t had an opportunity to work together in a way similar to Chris with Jill or Claire with Leon, which is somewhat disheartening because their interactions as siblings haven’t been explored thoroughly. A game that centers around both of them could offer a more authentic and personal story about family bonds, rather than just hinting at it.

What a Chris and Claire Team-Up Game Could Look Like

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my intrigue about a game that centers around Chris and Claire’s unique bond. In this narrative, they wouldn’t be each other’s saviors, but instead, they’d lean on each other through thick and thin. Such a game could pack a powerful emotional punch. Capcom, if you’re listening, you’ve got two compelling possibilities for crafting this kind of experience:

1. Develop a narrative where Chris and Claire navigate their relationship while facing adversity together, but without the traditional ‘one saves the other’ trope. This could offer a fresh take on the survival-horror genre.

2. Create a cooperative game mode that allows players to control both characters simultaneously, experiencing the story from each of their perspectives. This approach would deepen our understanding of their bond and make the gameplay experience more immersive.

  • Feature Claire and Chris working toward the same goal, but with different campaigns, ala RE1 or RE2
  • Feature Claire and Chris as a duo, ala Resident Evil 5 or Resident Evil Revelations 2

One approach might present the first choice as offering a more focused and potentially influential storyline, since it would allow for each sibling’s journey to be individually crafted. However, this option may result in less time dedicated to their relationship development. In contrast, the second choice might not be as thrilling from a narrative standpoint due to the siblings being together throughout most of the game. Yet, it could foster more interactions between them, which could prove beneficial. Additionally, the second option could provide Capcom with an opportunity to revive the cooperative gameplay that Resident Evil once offered.

Previously discussed, the future of Resident Evil is somewhat unclear, and a new adventure featuring Chris and Claire may not be at the top of Capcom’s to-do list. However, another game starring Jill or Rebecca could potentially materialize sooner. That said, a Redfield sibling story shouldn’t be ruled out completely, although it might still be a few games down the line.

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2025-03-21 19:24