Capcom Suggests Future Resident Evil Remakes Will Eventually Catch Up With New Entries
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Capcom executive producer Jun Takeuchi has hinted that the publisher's remake series will eventually reach Resident Evil 5 and 6, though older divisive action titles would require major design overhauls.
Capcom executive producer Jun Takeuchi has hinted that the publisher's blockbuster remake strategy will eventually push past early franchise favorites and target later entries like Resident Evil 5 and 6. Speaking in the Biohazard 30th Special Mook, Takeuchi outlined a roadmap where modern remakes will eventually catch up with mainline entries like Resident Evil Requiem, keeping older storylines accessible for newcomers across modern platforms while new games drive the overarching narrative forward.
While the prospect of revisiting past titles excites the community, tackling Resident Evil 5 and 6 presents a unique creative challenge for Capcom. Both games pivoted heavily away from classic survival horror in favor of blockbuster action, with Resident Evil 6 receiving particularly divisive feedback from players upon its initial launch. For these remakes to succeed under modern quality standards, the development team would likely need to overhaul core design elements much like they did with previous reimagining projects.
Fans might still have a considerable wait ahead before seeing those specific titles return. Reports indicate that upcoming projects include the Code: Veronica remake slated for 2027, alongside rumored re-imaginings of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil Zero. Given the massive commercial success of games like the Resident Evil 2 remake, Capcom has every financial incentive to keep modernizing its back catalog alongside fresh releases.
Original reporting by Game Rant.
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