Capcom has maintained a frequent rhythm of releasing updated versions of its classic games since the launch of the Resident Evil 2 remake in 2019. However, the Japanese developer is reportedly not inclined to remake its fifth numbered chapter, a title heavily associated with past controversies.
According to prominent industry insider Dusk Golem, who accurately revealed Capcom’s intentions to remake Resident Evil: Code: Veronica—the studio currently lacks the desire to revisit Chris Redfield’s adventure in Africa. A remake of this specific entry would likely only happen if the company yields to intense fan pressure.
Dusk Golem shared on X that internal teams at Capcom are simply more motivated to revisit chapters they find personally interesting rather than working on a fifth installment.
“At present, I heard there isn’t a strong desire within the company to remake Resident Evil 5 right now, there are other projects the team wants to do,” the insider explained.
According to the leak, the projects Capcom’s teams are actively looking to prioritize include:
Originally released in March 2009, Resident Evil 5 follows protagonists Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar as they travel to Kijuju, a fictional nation located in Africa. At the time of its release, the game stood out for its heavy shift toward action mechanics and its core reliance on a two-player multiplayer system.
While Dusk Golem did not explicitly confirm the exact reasons why current teams are rejecting the title, the game’s original setting was widely considered controversial. Consequently, a modern remake would likely require substantial and extensive creative changes to be greenlit.
The insider also provided context on where other titles stand regarding Capcom’s broader remake strategy:
| Game / Strategy | Current Status / Internal Reception |
| Resident Evil 6 | Not a favorite. While the game achieved very high sales numbers upon release, it largely failed to please the public and is not prioritized by Capcom. |
| Full Franchise Coverage | Never the original goal. Capcom never initially intended to remake every single entry in the franchise. However, financial opportunities and mounting fan pressure could eventually push the company down that path. |
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