The Resident Evil franchise has had its fair share of odd spin-offs ranging from light-gun games to online first-person shooters, and the upcoming Resident Evil Re:Verse looks like it will continue that trend. When it launches next year, this online competitive shooter will pit players—each of whom will assume the role of a familiar Resident Evil character—against one another in various combat arenas. It's effectively Super Smash Bros., but for the cast of Resident Evil.
So far, only a handful of the series' greats have been confirmed to be joining the fray; big names like Leon S. Kennedy, Jack Baker, and Claire Redfield are among the highlights of the roster. But if Resident Evil Re:Verse, which was previously announced as part of the games' 25th-anniversary event, is going to be a celebration of all things Resident Evil, then hopefully Capcom can find some space in the roster for more of the franchise's iconic faces.
Albert Wesker
It's frankly shocking that Albert Wesker hasn't been confirmed for Re:Verse's roster. Prior to the introduction of Resident Evil Village's breakout character, Lady Dimitrescu, Wesker was perhaps the most recognizable Resident Evil villain in the series. His expertise with firearms, agile athleticism, and proficiency in hand-to-hand combat all make him a perfectly viable candidate to take on Re:Verse's roster.
Ethan Winters
Given Capcom's apparent commitment to hiding Ethan Winters' face, it may be a little difficult to incorporate Resident Evil 7 and Village's protagonist into a third-person title. But assuming that hurdle can be overcome, Ethan definitely deserves a spot due to being the latest star of the franchise. Given Ethan's reputation for being incredibly durable, that could be a trait reflected in the gameplay. Perhaps he could be a tank capable of taking heavy damage.
Alice
This Resident Evil character has yet to appear in the games, but she has headlined the live-action Resident Evil movies for quite some time now; including Alice in this non-canon spin-off of the mainline series might be the perfect way to bring Milla Jovovich's iconic role full circle. It's easy to imagine Alice going toe-to-toe with some of the series' heavy-hitters, as she is notably skilled when it comes to nearly all-manner of combat, whether that be melee, ranged, or a mix of both. Furthermore, she has quite a few outfits that would make for perfect alternate costumes.
Joe Baker
Jack Baker is a force to be reckoned with, and his brother, Joe, is no picnic either. Joe made his debut in Resident Evil 7's End of Zoe DLC, where he was revealed to be an estranged member of the Baker family drawn back home after discovering his brother was the root of the infection running throughout Dulvey, Louisiana. This member of the Baker clan is capable with firearms, but he's a far more adept barehanded fighter. Aided by his Umbrella-manufactured robotic arm, watching Joe Baker educate Resident Evil's cast in the way of the fist would be a wonderful reminder of the series' sillier side.
Jake Muller
Like Joe Baker, Jake Muller is also emblematic of the series' penchant for ridiculousness. He was created for the action-heavy Resident Evil 6, and as such, Jake's characterization is just as wild as the main game itself. He demonstrates some incredible speed and strength throughout RE6, and similar to Joe Baker is also capable of taking down hordes of zombies using only his fists. This all makes sense once it's revealed that he is the secret son of the series' main villain, Albert Wesker.
Lady Dimitrescu
In a "who's who" of Resident Evil, it'd be tragic if Re:Verse were to omit the series' latest breakout character. Lady Dimitrescu took the Resident Evil fanbase by storm upon her reveal in Village's reveal trailer, and a significant portion of the fandom would surely appreciate any opportunity to play as this nine-foot-tall vampire lord. Given her durability and size, it's likely she'd be a tanky character, but expandable claws should, theoretically, give her some range. With other notable stalkers like Jack Baker, Mr. X, and Nemesis confirmed to join Re:Verse's roster, the step-on-me lady definitely deserves a spot as well.
Resident Evil Re:Verse is currently set to release in 2022 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.