Capcom Begins Early Development of Resident Evil 1 Remake

Capcom has reportedly begun early development on a new remake of the original Resident Evil, according to a prominent industry leaker. The project is said to have entered preproduction in August or September of 2025, though a full release is likely several years away.

The information comes from leaker Dusk Golem, who stated that a small team is currently handling the early planning and prototyping phase. Full production is not expected to begin until after the release of the upcoming Resident Evil Veronica remake, which is scheduled for 2027. This timeline suggests the Resident Evil 1 remake would not launch until 2029 or later.

This would be the second remake of the 1996 survival horror classic, following a well-regarded 2002 overhaul for the Nintendo GameCube that was later ported to multiple platforms. The new project is widely expected to follow the modern template established by recent remakes like Resident Evil 2, likely abandoning the original's static camera angles and "tank" controls in favor of a third-person, over-the-shoulder perspective. Such a change would align the game more closely with contemporary entries in the series and potentially introduce new story...