We’ve got fresh whispers about a possible remake of the original Resident Evil. Per Eurogamer, longtime series leaker Dusk Golem shared an update on their X account suggesting that the project moved into early development nearly a year ago and entered pre-production in "August-September" last year. Take this with a pinch of salt — the claim is still unconfirmed, but if true it would be a major step toward a full modern remaster of the classic survival-horror title.
What Was Reported
Per Eurogamer, Dusk Golem posted that a remake of the original Resident Evil "started early production nearly a year ago" and "only entered pre-production in 'August-September' last year." The insider also reportedly said the remake is expected to move into full production once development is finished on Resident Evil Veronica.
Eurogamer notes that Resident Evil Veronica was announced in June and is set for release sometime in 2027, and that Veronica is a remake of Resident Evil - Code: Veronica. The piece also relays a later claim from Dusk Golem that a remake of Resident Evil Zero entered full production "in late 2022", which could complicate the release order of future remakes.
Other context relayed by Eurogamer includes past rumours: last heard in May 2024 that a modern remake of the original Resident Evil might have been planned to coincide with the series' 30th anniversary in 2026 — which did not materialise — and the fact that the most recent mainline release was Resident Evil Requiem.
The Source & Credibility
Dusk Golem is a well-known voice in the Resident Evil leak scene. Per Eurogamer, they have a mixed track record: "spotty" overall, but with "more hits than misses" — having reportedly correctly timed several Resident Evil releases and revealed the existence of multiple in-development projects. That record is worth factoring into how seriously to take these latest claims.
As Eurogamer explains, pre-production is typically when a small core team handles concepting and prototyping before a project scales up to full production. The use of the specific timeframe "August-September" and the detail that full production would wait on Resident Evil Veronica are the kinds of specifics that lend these claims some weight — but they remain unofficial and unconfirmed.
We’re also reminded of Capcom's historical handling of the original game: Capcom previously remade the first Resident Evil on Nintendo GameCube some years after the PlayStation original, and later remastered that remake in 2015 for PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Those past actions show the publisher has revisited the title before, but they don’t confirm a new remake is underway now.
What It Could Mean
If Dusk Golem's claims are accurate, a few implications follow. First, a project in pre-production suggests Capcom has moved past simple rumour and into tangible concept work — though pre-production can still be a long, changeable phase. Second, the reported sequencing — full production waiting on Resident Evil Veronica — implies the remake might not gain significant resource allocation until after Veronica ships.
- Resident Evil Zero Entered Full Production?: The claim that a Resident Evil Zero remake entered full production "in late 2022" could mean Zero is closer to release than an original-RE remake, depending on internal priorities.
- Production Cadence: Eurogamer points out that judging by Capcom's usual cadence of alternating remakes and mainline entries, there are possible windows for future remake releases — though that remains speculative.
- Design Direction: A modern remake of the original is expected to be more akin to the Resident Evil 2 Remake, with a third-person perspective and expanded features — but that expectation is not confirmation of the remake’s final design.
Why This Matters
For fans of classic survival horror, the idea of a contemporary reimagining of the original Resident Evil is exciting. Per Eurogamer, the alleged pre-production move and the timeline details from Dusk Golem suggest a project that could eventually bring modern controls, camera, and expanded content to a franchise cornerstone — if true. That said, take this with a pinch of salt: the claims are from a leaker with a mixed record and remain unofficial. We’ll be watching for any confirmation from Capcom or further corroboration from other reliable sources.
