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Capcom has undoubtedly had major critical and commercial success with itsResident Evil(RE) franchise over the past decade. So, it’s no surprise that the developers have continued to double down on the survival horror franchise and give us remakes after remakes. Various reports suggest that Capcom is already working hard onResident Evil 0andCode Veronicaremakes.
While this has caused massive hype among fans of the franchise, many of them are equally disappointed and frustrated with Capcom. For years, fans have been hoping to get a remake of the originalResident Evilgame. Few reports suggested that the developers were actually working on the project. However, prominent leaker Dusk Golem says the alleged Resident Evil 1remake isn’t going to see the light of the day anytime soon.
Reports Suggest Resident Evil 1 is Not Getting a New Remake
Capcom has been on a hot streak since 2017’sResident Evil 7as the game rejuvenated the franchise. In the many remakes that followed, Capcom crafted games that reimagined experiences and fixed many issues from the original titles. Many thought Capcom would follow the same formula for the originalResident Evil game and bring a deeper sense of horror beyond what the 1996 original was capable of.
Unfortunately, it seems like players will have to wait quite a while to experiencethe Resident Revil 1remake. One of the reliable industry insiders,Dusk Golem,revealed that Capcom isn’t working on a remake of the original game.
Recent rumors suggestedCapcom was planning a Resident Evil 1 Remake for the franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2026. However, Dusk Goldem calls these rumors“bulls**t.”
The original game was released in 1996 and received a significant overhaul in 2004, calledResident Evil HD. In recent years, gamers have demanded a modern style of the original game, as we’ve seen in the remakes ofResident Evil2, 3, and 4.
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Many in the community are disappointed with Capcom’s decision not to produce aResident Evil 1remake. These gamers have expressed their frustrations on social media platforms and hope Capcom eventually gives some love to the title that started it all.
It’s quite sad that one of the most loved entries in theResident Evilfranchise isn’t getting the modern makeover it deserves. However, with how Capcom has been remastering old titles, there’s still a chance that they will eventually give us a modernResident Evil 1remake in the future.
Resident Evil 5 Remake Is Not Coming Out Either
Many gamers in the community speculated thatResident Evil 4 Remakeand itsSeparate WaysDLC were all signs of aResident Evil 5remake. However, Dusk Golem has smashed these speculations and confirmed that RE5 isn’t getting a remake either.
RE:5 is not actively in dev now either. It’s been funny seeing this
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Capcom might return toResident Evil 5in the future, asCode Veronicaultimately ties up to Clair Redfield’s plotline and provides the base for Albert Wesker’s return. For now, all we can do is wait and see what the developers are planning for the future of this epic franchise.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
