In a twist nobody saw coming—except maybe every die-hard fan out there—Capcom is set to spill the beans about the next big thing in the Resident Evil remake universe later this year. That’s right, hold onto those controllers!
The Whistleblower: Dusk Golem Strikes Again
Enter Dusk Golem, the unofficial detective of the gaming world, who recently took to social media to reveal that the classic Dreamcast gem, Resident Evil: Code Veronica, is getting a shiny new makeover. It seems the Capcom rumor mill is churning once more—like a blender stuck on smoothie mode, if one could picture that.
This resident sleuth has a knack for dropping truth bombs about the Resident Evil series. Dusk has been in the speculation game for ages, previously hinting that remakes of other titles, including that infamous Resident Evil Zero, were lurking in the shadows. Clearly, the folks at Capcom can’t resist reviving those nostalgia-inducing titles.
A Little History Lesson
For those whose memory might be a bit foggy (or who may have been hiding under a blanket during the early 2000s), Resident Evil: Code Veronica was first unleashed upon gamers in 2000. Helmed by Shinji Mikami, the series mastermind, this installment was initially a Dreamcast-exclusive treasure before making its way onto the PS2 and GameCube like an overzealous guest at a party.
The plot follows the thrilling escapades of Claire Redfield and her brother, Chris, as they attempt to survive an outbreak happening on a remote prison island. Yes, because what better place to survive a zombie apocalypse than where all the “bad boys” are locked up?
Clarifying the Rumor Mill
Now here’s a fascinating tidbit: this year’s announcements will not include a Resident Evil 5 Remake. That’s right, put down those pitchforks! Instead, fans can expect an announcement that suspiciously starts with “(C)” and ends with “(ode Veronica).” Dusk made that crystal clear—no uncertainty here!
The gaming world may have been holding its breath for a RE5 remake, but alas, this rumor was nipped in the bud before it could grow its own zombie legs. Surely, that will be a disappointment for fans hoping to relive the classic exhaustingly long run from the undead.
What’s Next for Capcom?
The past decade has seen Capcom revamping Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4—all warmly embraced by critics and fans alike. It’s almost as if Capcom has a secret vault filled with ideas for remakes, just waiting to be unlocked like an angry screen door in a horror movie.
The anticipation doesn’t stop there! The next mainline Resident Evil installment, aptly named Requiem, is slotted for a February release on various platforms—PS5, Xbox Series X/S, the fabled Switch 2, and PC. It’s like a gathering of all the cool kids in the gaming schoolyard!
Bringing the Heat (and Stealth)
A quick glance at a recent preview reveals that Requiem plans to throw in a familiar face: Leon. Expect plenty of combat situations that even Grace—the new character—would probably prefer to avoid. This could lead to a delightful mix between stealthy suspense and good ol’ shoot-‘em-up chaos. Just remember, sometimes aiming for too much can leave a game in a treacherous state of being a “jack of all trades, master of none.”
As Capcom continues to dig through its crates of past titles, fans can expect more surprises. After all, who wouldn’t want to see treasured classics return wearing a modern coat of paint, complete with the glitches of yesteryear?
