Capcom to Continue Remaking Older Resident Evil Games
The company cites the success of recent remakes and the opportunity to reach new players as key factors in the decision.
- Capcom has confirmed plans to continue releasing remakes of older Resident Evil games, following the success of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes.
- Resident Evil 4 Remake director Yasuhiro Anpo stated that the positive reception to the remakes was a driving factor, along with bringing the series to new players.
- Anpo did not reveal which game will be remade next, stating that this would be announced in the future.
- Speculation suggests that Resident Evil 5 could be the next game to be remade, although fans also hope for a remake of PS2 title Code: Veronica X.
- Capcom takes customer feedback seriously when deciding which games to remake, according to Resident Evil 4 producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi.