Sayonara. Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi of Resident Evil 5 and Lost Planet fame has no plans to oversee production of the inevitable Resident Evil 6, he revealed in a recent review with UK rag Xbox 360 World.

Takeuchi says picking up the mantle left by ex-Capcom employee and series creator Shinji Mikami brought upon “extreme pressure,” prompting his decision to distance himself from the franchise.

Yes, it’s true we did feel extreme pressure – and Mikami-san’s shadow – after Resi 4. However, because we were creating the sequel to this huge franchise we wanted to make our fresh direction clear.

That’s not to say Takeuchi is calling it quits on the franchise. He may return to helm future efforts. “As far as the series is concerned I’m not planning to return until at least two more Olympics have passed,” he notes.

‘I won’t return for Resident Evil 6’ – Resi 5 boss [CVG]

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