Resident Evil Requiem lends credence to RE1 Remake Rumors

Spoilers ahead too Resident Evil Requiem.

Resident Evil fans have experienced an incredible array of games over the past few years. Resident Evil 7the shift to first-person and an increased focus on horror got the ball rolling, allowing the series to redeem itself after the disappointing RE6 and ushers in a new era of success. Since then, excellent remakes too RE2 and RE4 has been released along with a solid (if brief) redesign of the RE3while Village finished the story that began in RE7. Then, Resident Evil Requiem released, which has been a huge sales success and the most critically acclaimed new entry since RE4. It seems the future is as bright as the present too, like a remake of Resident Evil 1 probably joined development projects.

Although gamers shouldn't get too excited about this rumor, as Capcom has a habit of green-lighting and then canceling (or drastically reworking) Resident Evil project, there's good reason to believe it's on the way. First, the rumor comes from reputable leaker Dusk Golem, who tends to be spot on with his claims about Resident Evil franchise. But beyond that, there is a moment near the end of Resident Evil Requiem it feels like Capcom is laying the groundwork for a return to Spencer's mansion, increasing the likelihood of another Resident Evil 1 return visit.

If Resident Evil 1 Remake actually happens, it will not be until 2030. This depends on Code: Veronica Remake probably coming in 2027, Zero Remake is reportedly set for 2028, and RE10 is planned for 2029.

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Resident Evil Requiem's ARK contains a room directly inspired by the Spencer Mansion

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Resident Evil Requiems story makes Lord Spencer more integrated than he has been in years, as players visit a secret umbrella facility hidden by Raccoon City's nukes. They learn that this is where Spencer did much of her research after the spread of the T-virus, creating the Elpis vaccine that was used to help Leon and the other survivors of the outbreak. As Grace and Leon explore the ARK in the final hours of the game, the former ends up in a room that is clearly meant to be Spencer's living quarters, which he has made into a literal home away from home attached to his workplace.

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Per Dusk Golem, this was actually meant to be part of a whole section of Resident Evil Requiem which felt like RE1 manor, and it would probably have begun with Grace Ashcroft entering this study. However, only the study survived this supposed cutting process, leading to a sense of whiplash as players quickly enter and exit the nostalgic location. From the abundant books and wooden decor to the iconic deer head tied to a classic puzzle, the room as it is feels like a quick trip down memory lane. And while it was potentially cut due to Code: Veronicaown mansion setting so fans aren't playing through mansion levels two years in a row, it would make even more sense if it was cut so that the next real trip through the Spencer Mansion in a RE1 Remake feels more special.

The original RE1 The Gamecube remake was released in 2002, and while it polishes up the character models and mechanics to feel more like a game from that era, it's well over two decades old now and feels far removed from the latest RE Engine remakes.

The ARK study could be a sign of things to come for Resident Evil

Given Zeno's lack of boss fights and lore, some have written off the disappointing Wesker clone as Capcom simply practicing their “real” Wesker model for any upcoming remakes. While this may not actually be the reason Zeno was introduced – the post-credits scene suggests that his story isn't finished yet – the same logic can be applied to the study portion of the ARK level. Although it's just one room, Capcom is laying the groundwork for what Spencer's mansion could look like in the proposed one RE1 Remake. Maybe it's looking to see if players would be interested in exploring it in first or third person, or maybe it's just creating some manor assets now that can be patched up and reused later, but the study area coming out of nowhere feels like a big hint of what's to come.

While there would be reason to believe the rumors anyway, given Dusk Golem's impressive track record, the level of study certainly supports the notion that the Spencer mansion could be rebuilt in all its glory for a future remake. Even Spencer himself being worked back into the plot in such a meaningful way feels like a way to get newer players to understand the early days of the story before actually returning to them with Resume, Zeroand RE1 remakes. Although it will be a long time before the players officially know about RE1 Remake is real, it makes perfect sense considering the game's sequel (and presumably its prequel) are all getting an RE Engine makeover. The ARK study is just the cherry on top for this theory, as there is a lot of smoke to this particular fire.