Capcom has spent several years modernizing the Resident Evil classics with remakes that have received mixed but generally positive receptions. The company hasn't simply revisited the past; it has also laid out a roadmap for when these new versions eventually catch up with the timeline of the more recent installments. The idea is that both storylines will converge at some point, and those in charge of the series have already begun to make moves.
In a commemorative book for the franchise's 30th anniversary published in Japan, executive producer Jun Takeuchi revealed some details of this strategy. According to his statements, Resident Evil is progressing along two parallel paths : numbered games, which advance the main storyline, and remakes, which allow players to relive past events. Takeuchi admits that they have been considering what they will do when the remakes no longer have any older games to adapt.
Capcom and its two-way plan for Resident Evil
Capcom's strategy isn't new. Takeuchi himself points out that preparations for this future crossover began around Resident Evil Village , although the first seeds were planted in Resident Evil 7. Initially, references to names like Umbrella and Spencer, or the return to Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem , were included as nods to veteran fans. However, the public's reaction was much more intense than they expected, leading the company to delve deeper into these connections.
The producer explains that users not only noticed these details, but also began analyzing ideas that the development team had kept secret. This response encouraged Capcom to take the concept further in Village and Requiem. Now, the stated goal is for the remakes and numbered titles to eventually cross over, although there are still no concrete details about what this "crossover" will look like.
Meanwhile, the remake lineup continues to grow. Following the new versions of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 , the next confirmed project is Resident Evil Veronica , a remake of the classic Code Veronica, slated for release in 2027.
The next release: Resident Evil Veronica
The remake of Resident Evil Code Veronica, which will be called simply Resident Evil Veronica, is slated for the second half of 2027, with a release window pointing to autumn. It will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC , according to leaked information. Unlike other remakes, this one will be played exclusively in third person, which has generated some debate among fans.
For Capcom, this title is much more than a simple remake. Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, producer of Resident Evil Veronica , stated at the time that they consider this game as vital and important as a numbered installment . That statement gives an idea of ​​the relevance they place on it within the overall plan of the saga.
With Veronica on the horizon, the question is what comes next. Rumors suggest that Capcom already has several projects greenlit, including remakes of Resident Evil 0 and the first Resident Evil . These new versions would complete the classic timeline before the remakes reach the era of numbered games.
The pending remakes: RE0, RE1, RE5 and RE6
According to insider Dusk Golem, remakes of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 are inevitable, but won't arrive for at least five years . In fact, the leaker claims that Capcom currently has all its resources focused on other projects, and that these two games would be the last in the franchise to receive the remake treatment. His statements coincide with those of Takeuchi, who assumes that they will eventually have to be addressed.
The case of Resident Evil 5 is delicate. Although it was a sales success, its African setting and the character of Sheva generated some controversy. A remake would have to contend with those sensitivities. Resident Evil 6, for its part, was received very divisively due to its more action-oriented approach. However, some see a new version as an opportunity to rewrite its history and recapture its horror tone.
Regarding Resident Evil 0 and the first Resident Evil, rumors place their remakes between the end of this decade and the beginning of the next. Speculation points to release dates ranging from 2028 to 2030 , and even the possibility of them being cross-generational games, compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but also with the upcoming PS6 and Xbox Project Helix. Capcom has not confirmed any of this.
Capcom's long-term strategy
Beyond the specific titles, what truly matters is the roadmap Capcom has designed to make everything fit together. The company wants the remakes to move beyond simple revisions of the past and become pieces of a much larger narrative. The convergence of both timelines is the central axis of this plan , and the most recent games already include elements that pave the way for it.
Takeuchi emphasized that this idea originated internally and that the community's response was key to accelerating its development. "Users were much more enthusiastic than we had imagined," he commented. This led them to meet those expectations and take the idea further in Village and Requiem . The producer declined to reveal exactly what this future crossover will entail, but made it clear that it's not something they've only recently begun considering.
Meanwhile, fans will have to make do with what's coming: the Veronica remake in 2027, the rumors about RE0 and RE1, and the promise that RE5 and RE6 will one day get their chance. Capcom seems to understand that the past and present of Resident Evil are destined to meet , and everything points to that moment marking a turning point for the franchise.
Ultimately, what emerges from all these statements and leaks is that Capcom isn't improvising. The company has been laying the groundwork for years so that remakes and numbered games converge at a single point. The next milestone will be Resident Evil Veronica in 2027 , but before that happens, rumors about remakes of RE0, RE1, RE5, and RE6 will continue to fuel speculation. The only certainty is that the future of Resident Evil lies in uniting its classic and modern history, and that journey has only just begun.
