The rumoured Resident Evil 1 Remake reportedly entered pre-production last year
A new rumour suggests Capcom’s long-discussed remake of the original Resident Evil entered pre-production in late summer 2025, according to longtime series leaker Dusk Golem. If accurate, it would mean the project is still at an early stage and likely some way off an official announcement or release, which matters because fans had previously expected it to arrive around the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The report also hints that Capcom’s remake plans may stretch further into the future than earlier speculation suggested.
Dusk Golem said the remake began early production nearly a year ago and is expected to move into full production after work on Resident Evil Code: Veronica is finished; that remake was announced in June and is due in 2027. They also claimed Resident Evil Zero entered full production in late 2022, which could make it the next remake released after Veronica rather than Resident Evil 1. Eurogamer notes Capcom often alternates between remakes and mainline sequels, so a new remake may not arrive until around 2029, while also stressing that Dusk Golem’s record is mixed despite several past accurate Resident Evil leaks.
In short
- Rumours say a new Resident Evil 1 remake is still in early development
- Capcom may prioritise Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero first
- Any official reveal or release could still be years away
Explained simply
Resident Evil is a long-running video game franchise from Japanese company Capcom that became hugely influential when the original game launched in 1996. The series pioneered survival horror as a genre, blending puzzle-solving with combat against undead creatures and grotesque monsters. Over the decades it has spawned dozens of sequels, spin-offs and films, making it one of gaming's most recognisable properties.
In recent years Capcom has remade several older Resident Evil titles for modern consoles, updating their graphics and gameplay whilst preserving the original experiences. The original 1996 game already received a remake in 2002, but a new version from scratch has been discussed for years. Fans had hoped it might arrive around the franchise's 30th anniversary in 2026, though such remakes typically take many years to develop.
The report comes from Dusk Golem, an online personality who has accurately predicted Resident Evil developments before, though his track record is mixed. According to him, the remake began pre-production over a year ago, but Capcom plans to complete other remakes first, potentially pushing this version several years into the future if accurate.
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