A new rumor from trusted industry insider Dusk Golem reveals Capcom is developing a remake of the original Resident Evil, with development expected to fully ramp up after Code: Veronica Remake ships.
Capcom's ambitious Resident Evil remake strategy shows no signs of slowing down. According to a fresh report from trusted horror game insider Dusk Golem (also known as AestheticGamer), development on a remake of the very first Resident Evil has quietly begun at Capcom. The information was shared in response to fan questions, revealing that pre-production started around August or September 2025.
"It started early development about a year ago," Dusk Golem stated. "Once Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake finishes its current crunch phase, it will likely enter full production." Code: Veronica Remake is currently confirmed for a 2027 release window, placing RE1 Remake's full development timeline in the late 2027-2028 period at the earliest.
This news presents an exciting picture of the Resident Evil franchise's roadmap. While RE:9 Requiem continues to receive substantial post-launch support—with Update 2.0 driving a 3.2x player count surge and Leon's Mercenaries mode setting new records—Capcom is clearly planning for the long term. The simultaneous development of Code: Veronica Remake and RE1 Remake suggests a dual-track strategy: remakes for the classic survival horror audience and new numbered entries for players craving innovative action-horror experiences.
For RE:9 Requiem players, this broader franchise health is excellent news. A thriving Resident Evil ecosystem means sustained support for current titles. The post-launch momentum of RE:9—with its critically acclaimed Leon Kennedy expansion and New Game+ mode—has demonstrated that Capcom is willing to invest heavily in DLC and updates. Premium story DLC bridging RE:9 to RE:10 has already been confirmed, and the success of the remake strategy only strengthens Capcom's commitment to the brand.
The RE1 Remake also raises intriguing questions about the series' creative direction. The original 1996 survival horror classic has already been remade once in 2002 for the GameCube—a version many fans still consider the definitive way to play. A modern reimagining using Capcom's RE Engine would need to strike a delicate balance between preserving the original's tense, resource-starved atmosphere and modernizing its gameplay for contemporary audiences.
For now, RE:9 Requiem players can look forward to the upcoming premium DLC and continued Mercenaries leaderboard competition, while the wider RE fandom eagerly awaits the Code: Veronica Remake's full reveal—potentially at a major showcase later this year.