2024 is the End of an Era for Resident Evil

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2024 is the End of an Era for Resident Evil

Key Takeaways

  • The streak of new Resident Evil games since 2019 is ending in 2024.
  • Capcom has multiple new Resident Evil games in development.
  • Possible upcoming releases include Resident Evil 9 and remakes of Code: Veronica and Zero.

As a seasoned gamer who has witnessed the evolution of Capcom’s iconic Resident Evil franchise since its inception, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia as we seemingly approach the end of an era. The last five years have been a rollercoaster ride, with each new release keeping the adrenaline pumping and the zombies at bay. From the gripping remake of Resident Evil 2 in 2019 to the bone-chilling adventure of Resident Evil Village in 2021, it’s been an exhilarating journey.

It appears that the Resident Evil series by Capcom may be nearing its conclusion, as 2024 will be the first time in five years without a new game from the series hitting stores. Since the original game’s release in 1996, Capcom has consistently launched a new Resident Evil game almost every year. The longest streak for new releases was from 1998’s Resident Evil 2 to 2007’s Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, and the current second-longest streak is now approaching its end.

Previously, there was anticipation that “Resident Evil” would break its five-year pattern of releasing new games this year. However, there was a sliver of optimism at the time that Capcom might announce a “Resident Evil” game for release towards the end of 2024 to maintain the streak. Unfortunately, any expectation for a 2024 “Resident Evil” game has now vanished since the franchise didn’t show up at the most recent PlayStation State of Play event. Unless there’s an unexpected surprise launch at The Game Awards or something similar, it appears that the five-year streak of “Resident Evil” releases is coming to a close.

Since the highly praised 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2, the recent sequence of Resident Evil releases has continued. Similar to its initial long streak beginning with the original Resident Evil 2, Capcom released the Resident Evil 3 remake in 2020, accompanied by the multiplayer game Resident Evil: Resistance. In 2021, Resident Evil Village was launched, followed by Resident Evil Re:Verse in 2022. The last game in this run was the remake of Resident Evil 4. Unless Capcom unveils a surprise release, the absence of a new Resident Evil game for 2024 seems to mark the end of an era.

All Resident Evil Games from the Last 5 Years

  • Resident Evil 2 – 2019
  • Resident Evil 3 – 2020
  • Resident Evil: Resistance – 2020
  • Resident Evil Village – 2021
  • Resident Evil Re:Verse – 2022
  • Resident Evil 4 – 2023

Although it appears there won’t be a fresh Resident Evil game launching in 2024, it doesn’t imply the series is extinct. On the contrary, it seems likely that Capcom is currently developing new Resident Evil games. In fact, reliable sources have hinted at the development of at least three different Resident Evil titles.

What Are the Next Resident Evil Games?

  • Resident Evil 9
  • Resident Evil Code: Veronica Remake
  • Resident Evil Zero Remake

As a diehard fan, I can’t help but get excited if the rumors are true about the next installment in the Resident Evil series. If leaked information is accurate, we might be looking forward to Resident Evil 9! The appearance of a Metacritic page for Resident Evil 9 has us fans crossing our fingers for an announcement sooner rather than later.

Apart from the anticipated release of Resident Evil 9, rumors suggest Capcom is developing updates for two classic games – Code: Veronica and Zero. For quite some time now, fans have been clamoring for a refreshed version of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, which could significantly enhance the continuity within the remake series by addressing existing narrative gaps. Similarly, a revamped Resident Evil Zero would offer valuable insights into the franchise’s history for those who have only experienced the remakes and overlooked the original versions.

Rumors from less reliable sources suggest that a remake of the classic Resident Evil game might be on its way. Should this turn out to be true, it would mark the second comprehensive remake of the original RE, with the first one having been launched in 2002 for the GameCube. This initial remake can now be enjoyed on contemporary platforms thanks to a remaster. However, a potential new remake using the over-the-shoulder perspective from the newer games could be intriguing. At the very least, it would be delightful to experience the entire series in a consistent style.

If all the anticipated remakes of the “Resident Evil” series materialize, only “Resident Evil 5” and “Resident Evil 6” would be the remaining games in the main series. While “Resident Evil 6” was a commercial hit, many critics consider it to be the weakest main series game. Therefore, if Capcom were to remake “Resident Evil 6,” they would face a challenging task. Given that “Resident Evil 5” concludes in a way that suggests a potential continuation, it might be more advantageous for Capcom to concentrate on remaking “Resident Evil 5” to conclude the series of remakes. That being said, fans can anticipate Capcom to carry on producing new main series “Resident Evil” games in the future, with “Resident Evil 9” likely to be followed by “Resident Evil 10,” and possibly “Resident Evil 11,” “Resident Evil 12,” and so forth, as long as the franchise remains profitable.

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2024-10-17 16:13