If anything’s certain in this world, it’s that there’s always a Resident Evil remake in production, and the upcoming slate has apparently gained another massive remake. To recap, Resident Evil Veronica is up next, and a yet unannounced remake of Resident Evil 0 has been reported to be in development for years.
The question of which remake will come after these has always been a little more nebulous. The original Resident Evil has already been remade once, and Resident Evil 5 comes with a lot of challenges for a remake. Now, we may finally know which direction Capcom is choosing.
According to Resident Evil leaker Dusk Golem on X, a new remake of the original Resident Evil started pre-production in late summer or early fall last year. Dusk Golem suggests that the game will “probably enter full production after Resident Evil Veronica is finished with its crunch period.” Dusk Golem is considered a generally reliable source in the Resident Evil community, having previously leaked details like Leon S. Kennedy’s involvement in Resident Evil Requiem.
Based on this timeline, it could still be several years before we see the alleged new remake of Resident Evil 1. The remake of Resident Evil 0 should be significantly closer to release, and Resident Evil 10 is likely up next for the team behind the recent mainline games. Nonetheless, the suggestion of a remake on the way is major news for fans.
The first remake of the original Resident Evil released in 2002, so it’s not surprising that Capcom is finally choosing to revisit it once more. This time, I’d expect them to abandon the fixed camera perspective and bring it in line with the over-the-shoulder gameplay of the other remakes.
Meeting the standard set by the 2002 remake will be a tall order, and I’d urge those who haven’t yet played it to simply dive in rather than wait around for a remake. Both the PlayStation original and the GameCube remake are excellent, and the original camera perspective has a lot of unique value to offer. An upscaled version of the remake is already available on modern platforms, and its grungy environments and striking lighting still look fantastic (and maybe even better than the modern remakes, dare I say).
Nonetheless, a modern version will doubtless pull in new players accustomed to the style of the other remakes. Resident Evil has a bigger community than ever, and Capcom is clearly committed to capitalizing on that popularity as much as possible.
- Released
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March 22, 1996
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Violence
- Engine
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RE Engine
- Number of Players
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1
