A well-known insider in the Resident Evil community has claimed that Capcom is working on a new remake of the original Resident Evil.
The franchise, developed and published by Capcom, has a long history of remakes and modern reboots — most recently with Resident Evil 2 (2019), Resident Evil 3 (2020), and Resident Evil 4 (2023) — and the series began on the original PlayStation in 1996.
The 2002 GameCube remake of the first title is also one of the franchise’s most notable early reinventions.
Insider summary (rewritten): Dusk Golem, an established Resident Evil leaker, says pre-production on a remake of the first Resident Evil reportedly began around August–September of last year.
He further stated that the project would likely move into full production after development on a separate Capcom project he identified as Resident Evil: Code Veronica reaches a later stage.
These comments remain unconfirmed by Capcom.
What is verified
- Resident Evil (original) was first released in 1996 for the PlayStation.
Capcom produced a full remake of that title for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002.
- Capcom has produced high-profile remakes in recent years: Resident Evil 2 (2019), Resident Evil 3 (2020), and Resident Evil 4 (2023).
- Capcom routinely releases Resident Evil entries across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms.
Some titles in the series have also appeared on the Nintendo Switch either as native ports or via cloud-based releases.
What fans should watch for
Capcom has not issued any official announcement about a new remake of the first Resident Evil.
Historically, Capcom rollout plans and release windows are revealed through the company’s channels and industry showcases; Nintendo-specific information sometimes appears during Nintendo Direct presentations or on the Nintendo eShop when console-specific releases are confirmed.
Until Capcom provides a statement or a formal reveal, any reports from insiders should be treated as unverified.
Conclusion
Dusk Golem’s post has reignited discussion about another reimagining of the franchise’s origins, but the only confirmed facts are Capcom’s past remake releases and the long legacy of the Resident Evil series.
Fans looking for official confirmation should monitor Capcom’s announcements and major industry events for verified updates.
The franchise, developed and published by Capcom, has a long history of remakes and modern reboots — most recently with Resident Evil 2 (2019), Resident Evil 3 (2020), and Resident Evil 4 (2023) — and the series began on the original PlayStation in 1996.
The 2002 GameCube remake of the first title is also one of the franchise’s most notable early reinventions.
Insider summary (rewritten): Dusk Golem, an established Resident Evil leaker, says pre-production on a remake of the first Resident Evil reportedly began around August–September of last year.
He further stated that the project would likely move into full production after development on a separate Capcom project he identified as Resident Evil: Code Veronica reaches a later stage.
These comments remain unconfirmed by Capcom.
What is verified
- Resident Evil (original) was first released in 1996 for the PlayStation.
Capcom produced a full remake of that title for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002.
- Capcom has produced high-profile remakes in recent years: Resident Evil 2 (2019), Resident Evil 3 (2020), and Resident Evil 4 (2023).
- Capcom routinely releases Resident Evil entries across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms.
Some titles in the series have also appeared on the Nintendo Switch either as native ports or via cloud-based releases.
What fans should watch for
Capcom has not issued any official announcement about a new remake of the first Resident Evil.
Historically, Capcom rollout plans and release windows are revealed through the company’s channels and industry showcases; Nintendo-specific information sometimes appears during Nintendo Direct presentations or on the Nintendo eShop when console-specific releases are confirmed.
Until Capcom provides a statement or a formal reveal, any reports from insiders should be treated as unverified.
Conclusion
Dusk Golem’s post has reignited discussion about another reimagining of the franchise’s origins, but the only confirmed facts are Capcom’s past remake releases and the long legacy of the Resident Evil series.
Fans looking for official confirmation should monitor Capcom’s announcements and major industry events for verified updates.
