Rumors suggest that a potential Resident Evil 5 Remake could be next on Capcom’s agenda.
Capcom, the developer, has been experiencing a revitalization with the Resident Evil series in recent years. Not only have the new mainline games been successful, but remakes of beloved games like last year’s Resident Evil 4 have been incredibly popular. Rumors have been circulating that Capcom has five Resident Evil projects in development. While only Resident Evil 9 has been officially announced, a new rumor speculates that the next remake in line might be Resident Evil 5, a decision that could disappoint some fans.
Resident Evil 5 Remake Potential Next Project for Capcom
🔴 | An announcement for a Resident Evil 5 Remake may be imminent.
In the latest updates for the Resident Evil 5 package on the Steam database, three updates were noticed before the release of the Resident Evil 4 Remake Gold Edition by two days.
The updates were as follows:
• Removal of the Resident Evil 5 name• Removal of the game… pic.twitter.com/bYZOuudQ4z
— Resident Evil Philosophers (@PRE_Alarabiya) March 2, 2024
This rumor originates from PRE_Alarabiya on Twitter (via Game Rant), a reliable source for Resident Evil news in the past. The speculation is based on a recent backend Steam update for the Resident Evil 4 Remake Gold Edition. Two days before its release, a backend update removed the Resident Evil 5 name, release date, and base game from the package. Since this update hadn’t been touched for three years, many believe it indicates an upcoming remake.
It’s important to approach this rumor with caution. While transitioning from RE 4 to an RE 5 remake makes sense, Capcom could also focus on other titles in the franchise that need updates. Games like Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Resident Evil 0 have long awaited modernization. Additionally, the original Resident Evil hasn’t received a second remake since the 2002 GameCube version. There are various paths the developers could take, and for some, a Resident Evil 5 remake may not be the most exciting option. Hopefully, more details about Capcom’s plans will be revealed soon.
What’s Next From Capcom?
Currently, Capcom’s primary focus is on the release of Dragon’s Dogma 2 on March 22nd. The action RPG has shown great promise in pre-release footage and previews. Capcom is also working on updates for Street Fighter 6 and preparing to launch Monster Hunter Stories this summer.
Beyond that, Capcom’s future plans remain relatively unknown. The second day of Capcom’s March Digital Event is scheduled for March 11th, which may provide more information. However, major announcements are typically reserved for the summer. Regardless, it appears that something significant may be on the horizon from the Resident Evil team.
