Ethan Crossfield 
Remakes have become one of the most dependable parts of Capcom’s Resident Evil strategy, allowing the publisher to revisit older stories while new games push the franchise forward. That approach is set to continue with Resident Evil Veronica, but comments from executive producer Jun Takeuchi suggest Capcom may have a much longer remake roadmap in mind.
Capcom’s remake strategy is catching up with the modern series
In the Biohazard 30th Special Mook, Takeuchi described remakes as a way for newer players to experience the earlier chapters of Resident Evil while original releases such as Resident Evil Requiem advance the broader storyline. His comments indicate that the remake line could eventually catch up with the newer entries. That wording has renewed speculation about projects beyond the games Capcom has already confirmed or discussed publicly.
The next confirmed project is Resident Evil Veronica, announced earlier in 2026 and planned for release sometime in 2027. It will revisit Resident Evil — Code: Veronica, which first arrived on Dreamcast in 2000. Capcom has not revealed many additional details, leaving the remake’s scope and major changes unknown.
Resident Evil 5 and 6 would present a different challenge
Takeuchi did not confirm remakes of Resident Evil 5 or Resident Evil 6, but the possibility is now receiving fresh attention. A Resident Evil 5 remake has been rumored for some time, and both games would give Capcom more room to rethink the series’ direction than the earlier remake projects.
The two original releases leaned much more heavily into action than the survival horror design associated with Resident Evil. Resident Evil 6 was particularly divisive, while the response to both games helped set the stage for the major shift introduced by Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Any future remakes would therefore need more than visual upgrades. Capcom would likely need to rebuild their tone and gameplay around the standards established by the modern entries.
Other rumored projects could keep the remake line active
Resident Evil 5 and 6 are not the only possible candidates. Rumors have also pointed to remakes of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil Zero, though neither project is confirmed in the source information. The first game already received a remake in 2002, but a new version could bring that story to the RE Engine and move away from the fixed-camera presentation used by the 1996 and 2002 releases.
There is a clear commercial reason for Capcom to keep exploring these projects. The recent Resident Evil remakes have sold strongly, and 2019’s Resident Evil 2 recently became the best-selling game in the franchise. That performance gives Capcom a reason to maintain remakes alongside entirely new releases rather than treating them as a short-term experiment.
Key points
- Resident Evil Veronica is planned for release in 2027.
- Jun Takeuchi suggested the remake lineup could eventually catch up with newer entries.
- Resident Evil 5 and 6 remakes remain speculation, not confirmed projects.
- Strong sales make remakes likely to remain important to Capcom’s strategy.
Expert View
The comments signal that Capcom sees Resident Evil as a two-track franchise: new games can attract attention with fresh stories, while remakes provide a reliable bridge to the series’ history. For the community, the most important issue will be interpretation rather than availability. A remake of Resident Evil 5 or 6 would need to address the action-heavy design that divided players, while a new version of the original game could demonstrate how far Capcom is willing to modernize its foundations. Until official announcements arrive, Code: Veronica remains the only clearly identified project in the next stage of the remake program.
