Summary
According to the latest info, it seems that Capcom is not currently working on a remake forResident Evil 5. Capcom has found incredible success with itsResident Evilremakes, modernizing the classic survival-horror games with vastly improved graphics and new gameplay mechanics. It seems only natural forResident Evil 5to get its own remake eventually, and in fact, there have been rumors that such a project is in the works.
Resident Evil 5remake rumorshave claimed that the game is next in line after theResident Evil 4remake, but more reliable insiders have pushed back against that narrative. In fact, it’s being claimed that there isn’t aResident Evil 5remake in the works at all, but fans of the co-op survival-horror game shouldn’t lose hope.
Resident Evilinsider AestheticGamer recently addressed the possibility of aResident Evil 5remake, stating that while it’s"not on the cards right now," they believe that it is a matter of “when” and not “if.” According to AestheticGamer, Capcom is currently working onResident Evil 9as the next game in the series, to be followed by remakes ofResident Evil ZeroandResident Evil Code: Veronica.
Resident Evil 5 Remake Reportedly Not In Development
The commercial success of theResident Evilremakes makes aResident Evil 5remake seem like a no-brainer, but there are some reasons why Capcom might wait to tackle that particular game in the series. WhileResident Evil 5reviews were mostly positive at the time of its release, the game did not reach the same heights as most of its predecessors.Resident Evil 5’s co-op focusalso hurt the experience for those playing solo, as the AI partner wasn’t nearly as efficient as playing with a real person.Resident Evil 5was also highly controversial when it came out, with some going as far as accusing the game of being racist.
Still,Resident Evil 5served as a finale of sorts for theResident Evilfranchise storyup to that point, and so to skip remaking it would be a missed opportunity. After all, aResident Evil 5remake would have the chance to address some of the criticisms levied at the original game, like the unreliable AI companion. Such a project could not only please fans of the originalResident Evil 5but also improve its reputation among its detractors. Capcom could do something similar with the far more divisiveResident Evil 6, but that might be too big a mountain to climb compared to the otherResident Evilremakes.
