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Capcom Files New Dino Crisis Trademark, Raising Speculation About Franchise Revival

The trademark filing in Japan has fueled hopes for a potential return of the survival horror series, though no official plans have been announced.

  • Capcom registered a new trademark for Dino Crisis in Japan on March 4, 2025, sparking speculation about the franchise's future.
  • The Dino Crisis series has been dormant since 2003, with fans consistently calling for its revival over the past two decades.
  • Trademark filings in Japan often indicate a company's intention to take action with an intellectual property, but no confirmation of a new game has been made.
  • The first two Dino Crisis games were recently re-released on GOG with modern updates, including 4K resolution, anti-aliasing, and cloud save support.
  • Series creator Shinji Mikami has expressed skepticism about a revival, citing the success of Capcom's Monster Hunter series as a potential obstacle.
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