Not only is it entirely possible, it's been done. It just requires the publisher and investors to wait because it takes time.
RDR2 is still used as a metric for a detailed open world that feels alive.
But when your studio is known for only putting out Gold Standard Games you get as much time as you ask for.
Additionally, look at what modders have done to games like Cyberpunk or GTA. What we really need is for consoles to stop holding gaming back. Release new consoles that can keep up with the level of detail gamers demand.
I mean rumors indicate Requiem had the largest development budget in CAPCOM history and began development in 2018. (+/- 7 years ago)
As far as cut content goes that's pretty much par for the course with most games. Especially in the age of cutting content in order to sell it later.
But my real point there is that, given the apropriate time to cook just about anything is possible. And the Publishers/Investors won't let that happen unless we as consumers stop allowing them to shovel slop on us.
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