Last month, after several years of teasing, Capcom finally confirmed the long-awaited remake of Resident Evil 4. Of course, the game's announcement is hardly surprising at this point, especially since Capcom found itself the king of remakes after successfully bringing back the first three games in the Resident Evil franchise.

However, while Resident Evil 4 Remake is still developing, players are naturally wondering what Capcom plans to do with the franchise next. The studio will likely create a sequel to Resident Evil Village first before venturing back to doing remakes, if at all. So, while it is still unknown what Capcom plans to remake next, the likeliest contender is Resident Evil 5. However, this raises the question of whether Resident Evil 5 needs a remake at all.

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The Pros and Cons of a Resident Evil 5 Remake

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It is no secret that Resident Evil 5 is often criticized for straying too far from the survival horror gameplay of its predecessors thanks to its action-heavy gameplay. However, despite the flak the game continues to receive, it is worth noting that Resident Evil 5 remains the best-selling Resident Evil game, pumping out 13.4 million units sold. Of course, much of Resident Evil 5's success can be attributed to the already established name of the franchise and the anticipation for the sequel to Resident Evil 4.

However, despite Resident Evil 5's popularity, there are many elements in the game that Capcom could improve upon with a remake. For example, one of the biggest criticisms of Resident Evil 5 is its poor AI technology. So often, the AI partner gets in the player's way, leading to a frustrating experience. Through a remake, Capcom could implement new AI technology to make it more intelligent and actually help the player as they go through with the game. In addition, Capcom could also dial down the action-heavy gameplay of Resident Evil 5 by making it darker and more horror-focused, similar to what the studio appears to be doing to Resident Evil 4

Of course, while most fans would probably welcome a remake of Resident Evil 5, Capcom should be wary of the potential disadvantages of re-imagining the game. It is worth remembering that the 2020 remake of Resident Evil 3 did not live up to fan expectations, especially after the remake lost many of the things fans loved about the original game. Without the right team and vision to handle a remake of Resident Evil 5, Capcom could repeat the mistakes it made with Resident Evil 3 Remake.

Not to mention, if Capcom decides to keep pushing out remakes in the future, the studio could potentially ruin the Resident Evil brand's reputation. Having a video game franchise focused on past titles could give off the impression that the series is only relevant thanks to its solid back catalog instead of developing new entries to propel the franchise forward.

Is there a Chance for Capcom to Remake Resident Evil Code Veronica?

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While Resident Evil 5 is the likeliest contender as Capcom's next remake project, it is worth remembering that doing so would be putting a nail in the coffin for a Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake. After the Resident Evil 3 Remake launch in 2020, some fans were hoping that Capcom would redo Code Veronica next, given that it is the mainline Resident Evil game that comes after Resident Evil 3.

Unfortunately for fans of Code Veronica, last month's reveal of Resident Evil 4 Remake basically killed its chance to become the next Resident Evil remake. However, it is worth noting that since the beginning, Capcom has developed and released remakes chronologically. So the fact that it skipped Resident Evil Code Veronica may indicate that the studio is not interested in revisiting Claire Redfield's journey to Rockfort Island.

Resident Evil 5 is out now for PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

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