Capcom Eyes Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes as Franchise Remake Series Expands
Capcom has outlined plans for the Resident Evil franchise to develop alongside two parallel tracks: new numbered titles continuing the main story and remakes revisiting older games. The remake series is scheduled to reach Code: Veronica next, with executives discussing what will happen once remakes catch up to current numbered entries. Future plans hint at potential crossovers between the remake and numbered game timelines.
Capcom's strategy involves maintaining two separate development paths for the Resident Evil franchise: numbered sequels that advance the main narrative, and remakes that modernize classic entries. Code: Veronica is next in line for the remake treatment. Executive leadership has acknowledged that eventually these parallel timelines will converge, prompting consideration of how to handle that intersection. The developer has already begun planting narrative seeds—such as references to Umbrella and Spencer—since Resident Evil 7, laying groundwork for a potential merger of these storylines.
This expansion of the remake program could influence how the gaming industry approaches beloved franchises, potentially demonstrating whether revisiting older titles can sustain long-term engagement. Players invested in the series may experience extended franchise participation, while those skeptical of remakes—particularly of the controversial fifth and sixth entries—might feel fatigued. The strategy's success could determine whether other major publishers attempt similar dual-track development models, affecting industry resource allocation and creative direction across the entertainment sector.