A leaker claims that pre-production on a remake of the original Resident Evil started about a year ago and suggests that it may be a while before the game is released. Capcom has spent the last few years remaking several games in the Resident Evil franchise, and the resulting releases have been critically and commercially successful for the publisher.
The original Resident Evil received a 2002 overhaul on the GameCube. That version has been ported to several different platforms and is still widely available. Despite this, yet another remake of Resident Evil has been rumored to be in the works. If these rumors are true, it's likely that Capcom will try to make a version of the game that matches the newer remakes. This means that the static camera and “tank” controls found in the 1996 and 2002 versions could be replaced.
Resident Evil 1 Remake Gets Progress Update By Leaker
According to leaker AestheticGamer on Twitter, pre-production on a remake of the first Resident Evil began in August or September 2025. This means that a smaller team has been focused on the early planning stages before production is ready to begin, and it appears that full development on the remake will not begin until after Resident Evil Veronica arriving in 2027. With Capcom focused on other projects first, it could be several years before that Resident Evil 1 remake is ready to release.
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The original Resident Evil focused on protagonists Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine, a pair of STARS members who are sent out to investigate mysterious deaths and events taking place in the mountainous region of Arklay. The game takes place in and around the Spencer Mansion, where the heroes uncover a conspiracy involving the Umbrella Corporation. The 2002 remake kept most of the original story and gameplay intact, while polishing up the graphics and horror elements. It may seem unusual for Capcom to release a second remake, but there are arguments to be made for another version Resident Evil 1.
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The Resident Evil franchise has changed quite a bit since the first remake was released. Another review may seem redundant, but there is an entire generation of gamers who are less familiar with the game from the early entries in the series. A new version of the original Resident Evil could bring the title closer to modern entries, and new stories could tie it closer to the overall series story. Director Shinji Mikami set the bar high with the 2002 remake, which was well received upon its release, and Capcom has maintained the high level of quality of the series over the last decade.
This is rumored to be a remake of Resident Evil 1 appears to be far from seeing the light of day, if it even exists, but fans of the series should have no shortage of content to enjoy while they wait. Resident Evil is one of Capcom's biggest franchises, and the publisher has committed to a release schedule that has become almost annual. Following Resident Evil Veronica next year, a Resident Evil 0 remake is also rumored for 2028. Capcom has officially confirmed that story DLC is in the works for Resident Evil Requiem likewise, although leakers claim it won't be available until after Veronica comes out.
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March 22, 1996
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Violence
- Number of players
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1
