When all eyes are open Resident Evil 9: Requiem With so many projects underway, two others easily get overlooked – and these could be almost as exciting for fans of the series. According to the well-known leaker Aesthetic Gamer, better known as "Dusk Golem," Capcom is allegedly working on remakes of Resident Evil - Code: Veronica and Resident evil zeroPlanned release: sometime in 2027 or 2028.
Two classics, one unclear timetable
According to the leaker, it's still unclear which of the two games might be released first. He himself suspects that both projects are in development in parallel and are not too far apart in time. In his typically confident manner. stressed he that this information “will be true“, although not every prediction he made in the past has been successful.
For fans of the series, this is still an interesting prospect. Both games are among the few older Resident Evil titles that have not yet received a modern remake. Especially... Code: Veronica It is considered a link between the early spin-offs and the more modern sections of the series.
What this could mean for players
If the rumors are true, the remakes are likely to be based on the modern RE Engine standard, which is already used in Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 which brought a fresh shine. It remains unclear whether Capcom will stick to the classic single-player focus or integrate experimental features, as was the case with the original. Requiem-concept was the case before it was relaunched in 2021.
The platform question is also interesting. Given the possible release years, a release on the Nintendo Switch 2 would be quite conceivable, as would optimized versions for PS5 Pro or upcoming hardware generations around the PS6 and Xbox Project Helix, which are rumored to be released in the same year.
And meanwhile, Requiem draws nearer.
Until we get concrete information about the remakes, something else will take precedence. Resident Evil 9 Requiem into the spotlight. There will be a Gamescom Opening Night Live event on August 19th. exclusive new insightVisitors to the trade fair can even play the title on site before it is released on February 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
If Capcom confirms the remake rumors, 2027 and 2028 could be special years for Resident Evil fans. The only question is: Will the return start with Code: Veronica or Zero – and which would you prefer?
The games will definitely come to PS5; Capcom RE is highly scalable.