Capcom Hints at More Resident Evil Remakes Ahead of Planned Crossover

Capcom has bigger plans for Resident Evil than simply bringing its older titles back with modern graphics. The publisher is gradually building towards a point where the franchise’s past and present could finally meet. Recent comments from a senior executive suggest that several familiar games may still receive the remake treatment before that happens. This long-term direction could also change how future entries connect their stories.

Two development paths

Resident Evil executive producer Jun Takeuchi has revealed that Capcom is developing the franchise along two separate tracks. Speaking in the recently released Biohazard 30th Special Mook, he explained that numbered entries continue the ongoing storyline, while remakes allow players to revisit earlier events. The successful Resident Evil 2 remake in 2019 helped establish this direction, with Resident Evil 3 and 4 later receiving modern versions.

However, Takeuchi confirmed that the two development paths will eventually overlap, with Capcom already considering what happens when the remake series catches up with newer releases. The strategy suggests that game development across both timelines is becoming more closely connected.

More remakes on the horizon

The comments have renewed speculation surrounding possible remakes of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6. Neither title has been officially announced, although Takeuchi’s remarks suggest Capcom intends to continue revisiting its older catalogue. Resident Evil Veronica is already scheduled for 2027 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC, placing it among the top upcoming video game releases for survival horror fans.

Reports also point towards a Resident Evil Zero remake arriving in 2028, while another remake of the original Resident Evil has reportedly been considered. That would leave the fifth and sixth numbered instalments as notable candidates. Both could benefit from modernised gameplay, particularly given criticism of Resident Evil 5’s companion AI and Resident Evil 6’s heavier emphasis on action.

Clues hidden in newer games

Capcom’s ambitions extend beyond updating older gaming experiences. Takeuchi identified Resident Evil 7 as a turning point, explaining that the publisher began laying the groundwork for its broader narrative direction during that period. References to Umbrella Corporation and Oswell E. Spencer in newer instalments are deliberate connections to the franchise’s history.

The return of Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem also forms part of these preparations, with Capcom gradually expanding the connections between older and newer games. Initially introduced as fan service, these details attracted greater attention than expected, encouraging Capcom to expand its approach to interconnected storytelling.

When past meets present

Although Takeuchi described the eventual meeting of both timelines as a crossover, its exact format remains unclear. It could involve connected storylines, returning characters or another direction entirely. Such planning reflects how game development can extend across multiple releases rather than treating each remake independently.

Within the wider entertainment sector, gaming industry innovations increasingly involve revisiting established franchises while introducing them to new audiences. Capcom has not disclosed when its planned crossover will happen, leaving gaming fans to watch how Resident Evil Veronica develops the franchise’s long-term direction.