Summary
Hideki Kamiya, the renowned director ofResident Evil 2, has expressed interest in reviving the long-dormant Capcom franchiseDino Crisis. Fans of theDino Crisisfranchise have been clamoring for a new game for over two decades, and it appears Kamiya is down to helm a comeback for the beloved dinosaur survival horror series.
Developed by Capcom and originallydirected byResident Evilcreator Shinji Mikami,Dino Crisisfound a strong fan following thanks to its blend of action, puzzles, and unique brand of prehistoric horror - enough for the 1999 original to have sold over 2.4 million copies and accrued extensive critical acclaim. TheDino Crisisseries saw three mainline entries and two spin-off games, and has remained dormant since the launch ofDino Crisis 3in 2003. Despite continued fan interest and occasional rumors, including a potentialDino Crisis 4in 2014, no official sequel or reboot has materialized.
Amid therequests for moreDino Crisis, Hideki Kamiya - the director ofResident Evil 2and creator ofDevil May Cry,Okami,Viewtiful Joe,Bayonetta, and more - has thrown his hat into the ring to take charge of a new entry in the dino survival horror series. Kamiya’s comments came during a recent appearance on The MinnMax Show over on YouTube, where he was asked about directing various Capcom IPs. While he declined interest in returning toResident Evil,Kamiya responded positively to the idea of working onDino Crisis, stating that he’d “love to give it a shot.”
Hideki Kamiya Would “Love” to Direct a Dino Crisis Revival
Given Kamiya’s incredible creative legacy, his willingness to direct a newDino Crisisgame carries quite a bit of weight and further reinforces the growing chorus calling for the franchise’s return. EvenCapcom has acknowledged fan demand forDino Crisisthrough surveys, and the 1999 original also performed very well when it made its way to the PS Plus Premium classics catalog last year. Moreover, Capcom is in the process of breathing new life into its legacy franchises, so if the gaming giant is cognizant of the demand forDino Crisis, it might well be on its way towards a revival.
However, finding the right director and team would likely be crucial to Capcom for bringingDino Crisisback. Although an excellent choice, Kamiya is currently occupied with theOkamisequel, so it’ll likely take a few years for him to be freed up. Capcom also has the option of reaching out toDino Crisiscreator Shinji Mikami himself, who left Tango Gameworks in 2023 and doesn’t seem to be presently involved with any major game project or studio. However, Mikami has expressed a desire to distance himself from the survival horror genre, and previouslydoubted the viability of a modernDino Crisisgameas well.
