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Resident Evil Requiem: Capcom plans DLCs & remakes for the next five years

Insider information on the Resident Evil Requiem DLC, Code Veronica remake, and RE1 remake. Lukas Neumann analyzes Capcom's strategy for the coming years.

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As Niklas's "Padawan," Lukas Neumann accompanies the PlayStation ecosystem at PlayFront. He critically examines graphical excesses and AAA budgets to provide an honest perspective on current gameplay concepts and the...

The rumor mill is churning as hundreds of thousands of players simultaneously in Resident Evil Requiem Dive in. Leaker Dusk Golem delivers a new roadmap, ranging from a Leon DLC to further remakes.

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That Capcom for Resident Evil Requiem The fact that additional content is planned comes as no surprise to anyone who has followed the release cycles of recent years. The information that a DLC is already in late-stage development is consistent with the studio's usual production pace. The fact that Leon S. Kennedy will once again be the focus is a sure thing. Leon always draws a crowd. It's the logical consequence of the sales figures.

The remake machine is running hot

Things get more interesting when you look at the long-term planning, which at a strategy meeting to be determined. Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake for 2027 and a reserveident Evil 0 RemA release date of 2028 sounds like a tight schedule. The news that another remake of the first Resident Evil has just gone into production is particularly noteworthy. We're talking about a remake of a remake. That seems calculated, almost too certain.

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The technical hurdle for these projects is high. Resident Evil Requiem Its technical performance has demonstrated that the RE Engine delivers. If Capcom wants to maintain this pace, they must keep up the release schedule without compromising asset quality.

No time for experiments

Capcom is relying on, according to these leaks Fully on the nostalgia track. Resident Evil 10 It's mentioned, but it's at the end of a long line of remakes. The coming years therefore seem predictable. Anyone hoping for completely new horror concepts will likely have to look between the major releases. The focus is clearly on preserving old strengths. That brings in money, but offers little creative risk.

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What is your opinion on the alleged Resident Evil 1 RemakeDo we really need a third-person version in the RE Engine after the 2002 classic, or would that dilute the original atmosphere?

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Paddy Black
4. March 2026 08: 07

Who would love to have parts 1, 2, 3, and 4?

Runemar
4. March 2026 09: 10

Resident Evil 1 on the GameCube is still one of the best Resident Evil games. I would buy a remake immediately.

Crydog
4. March 2026 08: 29

Lol, you don't need to be an insider to know that, I already said it before.
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I like that, but no pointless excursions into multiplayer spin-offs. I'd only consider Outbreak or Mercenaries; everything else is unnecessary. Revelations 1 & 2 could be remastered using the RE engine. Yes, that's not very innovative, but it's consistent, and that's much more important in today's fast-paced world if the franchises are to last another 30 years.
And yes, I want the Leon DLC that's limited to him.

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