Given the high amount of criticism and controversy that Resident Evil 5’s initial trailer raised, it would be completely understandable if Capcom had decided to make a few adjustments in order to prevent one of its most prestigious franchises from being labeled as racist. In truth, it seems that the recent contentions have done little to phase the people behind the latest RE, as they have begun what will most likely be a lengthily defense of the game.

Producer Jun Takeuchi explained that the accusations “didn’t have any effect on the game design.” He continued by stating that the development team did not set out with the intention of ruffling any racial feathers, or addressing any serious political issues.

“In terms of the reaction, we’re in the business of entertainment…We didn’t set out to make a racist game or a political statement. We did feel there was a misunderstanding about the initial trailer.”

Although Takeuchi claims that the recent uproar has not affected the game’s development, some keen observers have pointed out the existence of a slightly more diverse hoard of undead in the latest trailer, with several Caucasian zombies in clear view. However, Capcom denies that the existence of more racial variety in the latest trailer had anything to do with the previous one’s criticism, and that the inclusion of Arab and Caucasian individuals was based on what researchers had seen on location in Africa.

The Capcom team can say they want to steer away from politics all they want, but the world surrounding RE5 remains a very political one that’s easily stirred. Needless to say, we’re sure this won’t be the last time that the words “racism” and “Resident Evil” appear in the same headline.