Two traditional Resident Evil video games return in a brand new launch amidst remake rumours as we put together for the discharge of Requiem.
Since its inception in 1996 on the unique PlayStation, Capcom’s Resident Evil collection has been some of the iconic in online game historical past, and if something, it appears to be extra fashionable as we speak than it has been for a very long time.
Positive, we’ve had some stinkers alongside the best way, however for essentially the most half, the unique Resident Evil trilogy will perpetually stay all-time classics. The 2002 Resident Evil remake on the Nintendo GameCube is without doubt one of the greatest remakes ever, and the video games of the trendy period have helped usher in a brand new legion of followers.
The newest sport within the Capcom collection is the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, starring Grace Ashford, and can see gamers return to the nuked Raccoon Metropolis for the primary time in 30 years (for a mainline sport).
After what felt like an agonising wait, this week, Capcom lastly made Resident Evil Requiem stay for pre-orders, which incorporates a couple of model of the sport accessible at launch.
Nonetheless, earlier than Resident Evil Requiem graces (pun supposed) us with its presence, we will try two revived classics which can be each accessible proper now on the DRM-free, PC platform, GOG, as a part of its ‘Preservation Program’.
Resident Evil HD Remaster and Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster, Capcom
What’s the GOG Preservation Program?
“The GOG Preservation Program ensures traditional video games stay playable on fashionable techniques, even after their builders stopped supporting them. By sustaining these iconic titles, GOG helps you shield and relive the recollections that formed you, DRM-free and with devoted tech help.”
So what are the 2 Resident Evil video games which have joined the ‘GOG Preservation Program’, I hear you ask? They’re Resident Evil HD Remaster and Resident Evil Zero.
Apparently, there have been rumours that each the unique Resident Evil (once more) and Resident Evil Zero can be getting fashionable remakes.
Rumours additionally declare that Resident Evil Code: Veronica will get the remake remedy, however on the time of writing, these rumours haven’t been confirmed by Capcom, so they need to all be taken with a pinch of salt till confirmed in any other case.
Capcom has been on a roll currently, particularly with its remakes since Resident Evil 2 (2019), adopted by Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4. With that in thoughts, it ought to come as no shock that it has different remakes into consideration. In any case, it’s like printing cash for the famed Japanese studio.
After all, if/when Capcom publicizes new Resident Evil remakes, we’ll make sure to replace you straight away.
Resident Evil Requiem can be launched on 27 February 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Sequence X/S.
