February 10th 2025.
Hey there! Are you a fan of the Resident Evil series? Well, it looks like there may be some exciting news for you. Recently, the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) has given a new rating for Resident Evil 5 on the Xbox Series X. This has sparked rumors and theories that the game may be getting a modern re-release. How cool would that be?
This comes after the success of the Resident Evil 4 remake, which became the fastest-selling game in the series. It seems like Capcom has taken notice and expressed interest in remaking more of the older games. Many fans were hoping that Resident Evil 5 would be next in line, especially after the new ending in the Resident Evil 4 remake hinted at it. However, last year, there were rumors that Capcom was prioritizing remakes of Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil – Code: Veronica instead.
Although there has been no official announcement from Capcom, the new rating for Resident Evil 5 on the Xbox Series X/S definitely seems like something is in the works. The rating was spotted by a user on the Bluesky forum, Wario64, who noticed it on the ESRB website. Just to clarify, Resident Evil 5 was previously released on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2016, so it is currently playable on the Xbox Series X/S through backwards compatibility. However, the new rating suggests that there may be a dedicated version specifically for the Xbox Series X/S.
But before we get too excited, it's important to note that this may not necessarily be for a full remake of Resident Evil 5. In fact, last month, two other Resident Evil games were also discovered to have new ESRB listings for the Xbox Series X/S. These games were Resident Evil 6 and Resident Evil: Origins Collection, which includes remasters of the original Resident Evil 1 and Resident Evil Zero. This could mean that Capcom is gearing up for more re-releases of the older games.
While these listings only mention Xbox, it's safe to assume that any re-releases would also be available on the PlayStation 5 and maybe even the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. However, even if a remake of Resident Evil 5 is in the works, it's likely that Capcom's main priority is on the recently announced Resident Evil 9. It has been almost four years since the last mainline entry, Resident Evil Village, so it would make sense for that to be the next new game in the series.
We may get more information on Resident Evil 9 and these potential re-releases at the rumored State of Play event happening this week. After skipping 2024, it's safe to say that Capcom will want to have a new Resident Evil game ready for 2025. Exciting times ahead!
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