After surviving its identity crisis of the 2010s, the franchise resident Evil Capcom has managed to reinvent itself and is currently experiencing one of its best moments thanks to the launch of original titles and remakes of its classic games. Capcom plans to bring a couple of other old offerings into the modern era, although it seems that fans should moderate their expectations.
Reports indicate that the Japanese company is developing the ninth main entry in the franchise, unofficially known as Resident Evil 9In parallel, he is also said to be working on more remakes of old-school titles.
Previously, the reliable insider Dusk Golem reported that Capcom will make new versions of Resident Evil Code: Veronica from 2000 and Resident Evil Zero 2002. Although this information is not yet confirmed, sources say IGN and VGC corroborated the reports.
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Resident Evil Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero remakes would be less ambitious than RE4
In conversations on the Discord server of The Snitchthe famous insider Dusk Golem shared new details about the future of the franchise. Once again, he assured that Capcom still works in the aforementioned Resident Evil 9. More importantly, it revealed more information about the upcoming remakes.
First of all, the informant points out that the new versions of Resident Evil Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero They are the only remakes that are in active developmentAs for why these titles were chosen, he explains that the original installments have a lot of room for improvement and that their nature allows for a more horror-focused design.
Likewise, Dusk Golem explains that Capcom wants to make a reinvention of Resident Evil Zero because many people who worked on the original title are still in the companies or on the development team.
If we consider that Resident Evil 4 Remake received unanimous praise from fans and critics, it’s easy to see why the community is excited for the company’s upcoming projects; however, the insider reveals that new versions that are on the way will be less ambitious.
“Capcom doesn’t really plan on there being a remake as ‘ambitious’ as RE4; in many ways, that was the jewel in the crown of the remakes and the most challenging to tackle in scale, scope and expectation,” Dusk Golem explained.
Although no relaunch of the franchise received negative reviewsit is undeniable that the new version of Resident Evil 3 is the most divisive title of this new wave. Players criticized its rushed pace, short length, and the decision to do without one of the most iconic sections of the original installment.
So fans are worried and fear that the supposed remakes of Resident Evil Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero are more like the game of 2020 that to the improved versions of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4which received near-perfect ratings. That said, the reports lack official confirmation and should be taken as rumors.
But tell us, what do you think about these reports? Do you think making new versions of these titles is a good idea? Let us know in the comments.
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