It seems that Capcom might have gone back to two of the classics of Resident Evil for which the fans had waited long enough to see a remake. Rumors are already saying that a Resident Evil Zero remake and a Resident Evil Code Veronica remake are ongoing. If the whisperings are anything to go by, then the Zero remake should be coming in 2028, whereas Code Veronica might get released sometime in 2027. Some anticipate even a new Resident Evil 1 remake soon after that, which would be some mega news for the franchise.
Most reports say the same team that worked on the Resident Evil 2 remake and the Resident Evil 4 remake is behind Code Veronica. Meanwhile, the Resident Evil 3 remake team is said to be working on Zero. It seems to me that this is Capcom’s method to ensure that each title receives the same quality treatment as its most successful recent remakes have.
That goes exactly with Capcom’s time frame. Resident Evil 7 was released in 2017, then the RE2 remake came in 2019; the RE3 remake is in 2020; RE4 is targeted for 2021; RE Village is supposed to arrive in 2023. Thus, with predictions that Resident Evil 9 will come out in 2026, a 2027 release of Code Veronica and a 2028 release for Zero would bring back a two-year gap in releases of major titles that Capcom has been following for quite some time.
Above all, I have this feeling that Resident Evil Code Veronica is a game that deserves a second chance because I really played it many years ago. Although there were some great moments with the story, the old controls and the dated graphics prevented me from enjoying it today. A modern remake could possibly retain the tension yet have smooth, fresh gameplay.
There would also be the possibility of Resident Evil Zero remake being just as thrilling. Capcom could speed up pacing and gameplay yet still retain that dark, atmospheric nature of the original. If Capcom follows this pattern, though, it might even lead to a Resident Evil 1 remake in 2029, which would be a dream lineup for survival horror fans.
Looking beyond, people are starting to ask about Resident Evil 5 remake and Resident Evil 6 remake. By the very early 2030s, both games will be over 20 years old. RE5 would do well to deliver an even smoother co-op system, along with better pacing for its storyline. Meanwhile, RE6 would require far more work to be done in reconstructing it to reduce the overbloat in campaigns and to really shine on the strongest story moments. Characters such as Leon Kennedy would get more time on stage, and the tone of the game would become much more uniform.
None of it is confirmed, of course. But when you consider Capcom’s current release pattern, the credibility of the leaks, and the strong fan desire, the possibility is pretty hard to ignore. If all goes according to plan, it could be a decade where Resident Evil classic games have new versions alongside completely new content.
As of now, however, the only reality is that everyone’s getting excited. If Capcom actually goes ahead and puts these Resident Evil remakes into fruition, the future of the franchise will be as thrilling, frightening, and unexpected as the video games themselves. You may also be interested in: Remedy at a Turning Point with Control 2 and Max Payne Remakes
