Resident Evil 5 and 6 remakes reportedly not happening soon

Fans hoping to see Capcom's modern remake treatment applied to Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 may have to wait a very long time, according to recent industry rumors. A new report claims that Capcom does not have plans to remake either game in the near future, citing a general lack of interest and priority within the development teams. Instead, the Japanese publisher is reportedly focusing its resources on other Resident Evil projects, including the next mainline entry and other classic titles.

The news might come as a disappointment to some, especially given the massive commercial success of the Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes. However, Resident Evil 5 and 6 have historically been more controversial entries in the franchise due to their heavy focus on action over survival horror. Rumors suggest that Capcom is carefully considering which legacy titles benefit most from a complete overhaul, and the action-oriented gameplay of 5 and 6 makes them less urgent candidates for the remake treatment.

While plans can always change, it seems Capcom is content to let the cooperative adventures of Chris Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy rest for now. This leaves room for speculation about other fan-favorite spinoffs, such as Resident Evil Code: Veronica, which has frequently topped player wishlist surveys. For now, Resident Evil enthusiasts will have to look forward to the rumored Resident Evil 9 and other unannounced survival horror projects currently brewing at Capcom.

Source: GamingBolt - https://gamingbolt.com/resident-evil-5-and-6-remakes-wont-happen-any-time-soon-due-to-lack-of-interest-at-capcom-rumor