A Resident Evil: Code Veronica fan remake is currently in development to be released in 2022, which surprised fans who were hoping to see a new iteration of the classic game. However, it is worth knowing that the team behind the Code Veronica project is also actively working on a remake of the first Resident Evil game.
Back in 2002, Capcom released the official Resident Evil Remake, which is still widely considered the definitive version of the game that started the franchise. However, given that the 2002 version is already 20 years old, fans have wondered whether Capcom will revisit the Spencer mansion again. Now, while Capcom doesn't have any announced plans yet, here's what the company could learn from the upcoming fan remake of Resident Evil.
An Expansion Of The Resident Evil Story Is Necessary
According to the team working on the fan remake of Resident Evil, the project is being developed alongside the Code Veronica remake projected for a 2022 release. A trailer for the Resident Evil fan remake is also available on YouTube, showcasing a rebuilt Spencer Mansion, which appears to be rendered in full-3D, alongside the staple inventory management mechanic from classic Resident Evil games. However, at the moment, it seems that only Jill Valentine's scenario will be available in the remake, given that there was no mention of Chris Redfield on the official website.
However, one crucial feature that the remake will have is an additional scenario taking players back to the R.P.D. before S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team was dispatched to Raccoon Forest. It was mentioned that fans would be able to roam around the R.P.D. on one of its regular days, allowing players to explore the station like never before. At the moment, the developers of the fan remake haven't mentioned whether the R.P.D. section of the game will contain any cutscenes or dialogue. However, this in itself already makes the fan remake exciting, given that previous Resident Evil games have never shown the iconic police station during its normal operations.
The RE2 Remake-Style Perspective is Essential to Modernize Resident Evil
It is no secret that the classic era of Resident Evil is mainly defined by the first three games in the franchise. While all three games have all been remade by Capcom, the 2002 remake of Resident Evil has been left behind by the new iterations of its successors, given its age and lack of modern features. Both the 2020 and 2021 remakes of Resident Evil 2 and RE3 featured a third-person over-the-shoulder camera, allowing players to immerse themselves more in the game. Given the commercial success of both remakes, especially Resident Evil 2, it is evident that infusing this modern perspective is a welcome change.
The switch from fixed camera angles to the over-the-shoulder perspective in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes allowed more immersive exploration. At the same time, the switch in perspective made the games more accessible to modern gamers. Similarly, if Capcom does decide to remake Resident Evil once again, it only makes sense that it should follow the formula set by Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes.
Unfortunately, Capcom still hasn't announced any plans for a new remake of Resident Evil. The studio hasn't even officially announced the long-rumored Resident Evil 4 Remake, which is believed to be the next remake for the franchise. Luckily for players, it appears that the free upcoming fan remake of the game would be the perfect alternative for now, especially since it does feature the third-person over-the-shoulder perspective alongside the new R.P.D. scenario. Of course, given the upcoming remake is fan-made, players should expect that it may have some limitations.
The Resident Evil fan remake is set to release in 2022.