While many speculated that Capcom would continue its string of remakes with Resident Evil 5, that might not be the case.
According to prominent survival horror leaker Dusk Golem, the numbered prequel Resident Evil 0 is up next.
Dusk Golem also said in 2024 that a Code Veronica remake was in development.
Released in 2002 and remastered in 2016, Resident Evil 0 follows STARS member Rebecca Chambers and escaped convict Billy Coen on an Umbrella-controlled train that Albert Wesker has ordered destroyed. The story leads directly to Rebecca's arrival at Spencer Mansion in the first game, explaining what happened to the Bravo team.
What's interesting about Resident Evil 0 is that you can jump between both Chambers and Coen on the fly to complete puzzles, almost like playing through a co-op game by yourself. This was something that set Resident Evil 0 apart from other games in the series, and at the time, it was praised as a novel, exciting idea.
The game was also lauded by reviewers for its gloomy atmosphere and solid story, although in retrospect, many new players complain that it's a "frustrating" experience, especially as there's no item box. Inventory management is much less...