CapcomIt seems that the remakes that have been released will not stop resident Evil. At an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of the famous series, executive producer Jun Takeuchi spoke about the company’s long-term strategy, which includes developing new numbered games and updated versions of classic games in parallel. It’s clear from his words that sooner or later the remake line will reach the age of the series’ modern games, and Capcom is already thinking about what to expect at this point. It is this announcement that once again has fans discussing the possibility of remakes of “Resident Evil 5” and “Resident Evil 6”.
Takeuchi said that “Resident Evil” now actually has two related directions. The new figures continue the main storyline, while the remake allows players to relive past events in a modern form. The system won’t exist separately indefinitely, though: the producers have stated outright that the remake will one day “catch up” with the era of numbered games, and Capcom is already thinking about how to bring the two strands together.
Furthermore, according to Takeuchi, preparations for such a future began around that time. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Developers have gradually returned elements of the classic story into modern games, particularly references to Umbrella and Oswell Spencer, while Raccoon City makes another appearance in Resident Evil Requiem. As the producers explained, all of this is part of preparations for future “crossovers.” Meanwhile, Capcom has yet to reveal exactly what the term means and how the two development lines for the series might intersect.
It’s the phrase “a remaster will one day appear in a modern numbered game” that generates the most interest. Currently, the most obvious candidate after having been confirmed Resident Evil Veronica What parts five and six look like. However, direct announcement “Resident Evil 5 Remake” and “Resident Evil 6 Remake” Not yet, so it’s too early to talk about their official development.
The next stop for the remake will be Resident Evil: Veronica. Capcom officially announced a new version of “Codename: Veronica” in June 2026 and plans to launch it in 2027. The game is being made on RE ENGINE and will feature a redesigned story and modern gameplay while retaining the core of the 2000 original. The game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
If Capcom decides to move to Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6developers will face a difficult task. Both games deviate significantly from the traditional survival horror formula, with a greater emphasis on action. In Resident Evil 5, this manifested itself in large-scale gunplay and a cooperative structure, while Part Six takes the series even more towards dynamic action gameplay while offering multiple interconnected story campaigns. Therefore, it was not enough to transfer these projects to the modern RE engine and make simple technical modifications – Capcom had to redefine their game structure and the balance between horror and action.
However, the company’s current strategy suggests that the commercial potential for such projects remains high. remake Resident Evil 2Released in 2019, it has sold 19.7 million copies as of June 30, 2026, making it the best-selling single-player game in the history of the series. Next is Resident Evil 7 Starting from 18.4 million, Resident Evil 4 Remake Starting from 16 million Resident Evil Village 15.8 million. even cause controversy Resident Evil 3 Remake Reached 14.5 million copies.
The success of the remake fits nicely with Capcom’s overall business strategy. According to the company, cumulative sales of “Resident Evil” have exceeded 213 million copies, and in the second half of 2026, the publisher will continue to develop the series simultaneously with new games and a series of announced projects. Capcom has made a point of emphasizing the importance of remakes and re-releases in order to expand the audience of its major franchises.
Meanwhile, a possible Resident Evil 5 and 6 are far from the only projects fans are talking about. Reports about the series have been around for some time, with reports of a possible Resident Evil Zero remake and the possibility of a modern version of the first Resident Evil being discussed. However, these projects have yet to be officially revealed by Capcom, so their current status remains unconfirmed.
