Summary
- An insider hints at a Resident Evil 1 remake in the works, following the success of the RE4 remake in 2023.
- The previous RE1 remake from 2002 was praised for modern updates, and is nowadays available on various platforms in HD.
- Rumors circulate about an open-world Resident Evil 9 and the potential 30th anniversary celebration with the RE1 remake.
A well-known gaming industry insider has claimed a remake of the first Resident Evil game is currently in the works, celebrating a momentous franchise milestone. After the release of 2023's Resident Evil 4 remake, some fans have been speculating what is next for Capcom's long-running survival horror franchise. Some fans and insiders have gotten wind that Resident Evil 9 is in development, with some leaks about its setting and gameplay style having been circulated over the last few months. However, Capcom may not only be gearing up for a ninth mainline entry, but a remake of the first game as well.
The first Resident Evil game has already been remade once before, back in 2002, originally released as an exclusive for the Nintendo GameCube. This remake was done from the ground up, updating the game to something a little more modern and conventionally scary at the time, which earned it critical acclaim. An HD version of this game has since been brought over to many different platforms, ensuring that this is the most up-to-date version of the first game available for fans to play. That said, it appears Capcom will be revisiting the first game again, according to a well-known insider.
Leaker and industry insider Daniel Richtman (better known as DanielRPK) made a post on his Patreon, claiming that Resident Evil 1 is getting the same remake treatment that the second, third, and fourth titles saw in the last few years. Capcom has previously teased fans about a "special announcement" for the franchise's 30th anniversary, which will take place in 2026, as the first game was released in 1996. With these factors in consideration, a Resident Evil 1 remake would be a fitting announcement and title to celebrate the milestone.
This leak is backed up by another recent leak about Resident Evil 9, shared by PRE_Alarabiya, an Arab Twitter community account for fans of Resident Evil. It shared information that was previously discussed by a spanish podcast, the DryCast, who shared that they also heard that Capcom was preparing a Resident Evil 1 remake for the franchise's 30th anniversary last January. If these leaks are true, fans could likely see an announcement or trailer for the game sometime next year.
Resident Evil Fans Divided Over RE1 Remake Leak
Some fans were split on this leak, some sharing their concerns about how Capcom is focusing on another game that "doesn't require a remake," suggesting games like Resident Evil: Code Veronica are overdue for a remake instead. That being said, nothing official about a Resident Evil 1 remake or Resident Evil 9 has been revealed by Capcom at this time. As with all rumors and leaks, despite any track record shown by some of these leakers, fans should take them with a grain of salt until proven otherwise.
Resident Evil HD Remaster
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- January 20, 2015
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