May 20th 2024.
Will there be a new remake of the iconic first Resident Evil game? That's the question that has been circulating among fans for quite some time now. With the 30th anniversary of the franchise coming up in 2026, many have speculated that Capcom might be planning a second revamp of the classic PlayStation 1 game.
But as with any rumor, it's important to take it with a grain of salt. While there have been whispers about a new Resident Evil 1 remake, different sources seem to be in disagreement about its existence. It's easy for false information to spread, especially when it comes to highly anticipated games.
If a new remake is indeed in the works, the latest rumor suggests that it will have some changes from its predecessors. For one, it will not feature pre-rendered backdrops and will include the crimson head zombies from the 2002 GameCube remake. According to Biohazard Declassified, the game will also have a slower pace and each zombie will have a unique design.
The third person viewpoint will remain, but it will be described as "different" and slower paced compared to the more action-oriented games in the series. There will also be an expansion of the game's lore, although it's unclear what this may entail. It could possibly tie in with the later games or provide new details to account for the absence of a Resident Evil Zero remake.
Despite the rumors, one prominent insider, AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem, has dismissed them as baseless. In a tweet from May 2024, he stated that there was no truth to the claims of a 30th anniversary remake. This was also supported by another source, DanielRPK, who initially suggested a 2026 release date for the game.
However, a screenshot that surfaced on social media seemed to show Dusk Golem confirming the rumors. It was later revealed to be a fake, and it seems that Dusk Golem himself does not believe in the existence of a new remake. But as a respected insider, there is always a possibility that he may not be aware of all the details.
It's no surprise that a new remake of the original Resident Evil is in the works. The game may be well-regarded, but it's also quite old and uses outdated pre-rendered backdrops. This makes it a prime candidate for a revamp, and the only question has been when it will happen. Some have speculated that Capcom was waiting to finish all the remakes, while others believed they were holding out for the next generation of consoles.
Capcom will be attending Summer Game Fest, but if the remake is not slated for release until 2026, it's more likely that we'll hear about Resident Evil 9 first. Regardless of the validity of the latest rumors, it's safe to say that another remake is inevitable. We can only wait and see what Capcom has in store for us.
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