Resident Evil Roadmap Teases a Requiem DLC and Major Remakes

If you've been keeping up with Resident Evil news lately, you already know things are heating up. Capcom is reportedly sitting on one of the biggest development pipelines the franchise has ever seen; we're talking three Resident Evil remakes, a brand new DLC expansion, and the next mainline entry, all said to be in various stages of development. Here's a breakdown of everything that's reportedly on the table.

First up is the Resident Evil Code: Veronica Remake, which is being called the most anticipated of the bunch by a lot of fans, and for good reason. Code: Veronica is essentially the true continuation of Claire Redfield's story after the chaos of Raccoon City, following her as she hunts for her brother Chris and ends up tangled in another Umbrella nightmare.

The game also brings back Albert Wesker, one of the most iconic villains the franchise has ever produced, which alone makes it a big deal.

According to insider Dusk Golem, the Code: Veronica remake has already been in development for several years, putting it as the next remake Capcom plans to release, currently targeting 2027. And it sounds like Capcom isn't just doing a straight recreation either. Reports suggest the remake could feature expanded environments, updated gameplay mechanics, and a darker tone overall.

There's also the ongoing question of camera perspective; given that Capcom has gone back and forth between first-person and third-person across recent entries, it'll be interesting to see which direction they go here. Before any of those Resident Evil remakes drop, though, you're getting new story content first. Capcom has officially confirmed that a Resident Evil 9 DLC is currently in development, with a 2026 release reportedly being targeted.

If you've already finished RE9, you know the main story left a few threads dangling, and this expansion is expected to pull on some of them. The biggest rumor surrounding the Resident Evil 9 DLC is that it'll center on Leon S. Kennedy, with Ada Wong also reportedly making a return. That alone would be enough to get fans talking, but there's more to it, namely, the mystery of Leon's wedding ring, which RE9 players have already noticed and speculated about extensively.

The DLC could finally put that question to rest. Chris Redfield is also expected to factor in somehow. He doesn't appear in RE9 directly, but his presence is felt throughout the story, and the DLC could finally show what he's been up to behind the scenes. Then there's Xen, the Wesker clone introduced in RE9, which is shaping up to be one of the more interesting storylines Capcom has set up in years.

The idea of Albert Wesker's legacy living on through a clone storyline could be Capcom's way of keeping one of gaming's greatest villains relevant for years to come.

This is potentially building toward something much bigger. After the Code: Veronica remake, the next Resident Evil remake on the roadmap is reportedly a reimagining of Resident Evil Zero. For those who haven't played the original, Zero is essentially the franchise's origin story; it takes place right before the events of the first game and follows Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen as they uncover the earliest roots of the T-virus outbreak.

It's a fascinating part of the lore that a lot of newer fans have never experienced. That said, remaking Zero won't be easy. The original was built around the hardware limitations of the early 2000s, which means a modern version would have to rebuild a lot of it from the ground up: environments, gameplay systems, and potentially the camera perspective as well.

Capcom could even experiment with a hybrid approach, mixing the third-person style of the RE4 remake with first-person sections similar to Village. Done right, it could be one of the more creatively interesting entries in the remake lineup. Then there's the Resident Evil 5 remake, which is being described as the most ambitious project in the entire batch.

As per the leaks from the insider, this one will be very hard to achieve since the original game is simply massive.

Resident Evil 5 is one of the most expansive and action-packed games in the whole franchise, with its huge open spaces, intense combat sections, and Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar co-op team-up. Bringing all this to the next level and using modern tech will not be easy, which is why Capcom is aiming for a 2028 release. Co-op mode is expected to return, which was a defining feature of the original experience.

And of course, Albert Wesker plays a central role in RE5's story; seeing him realized with modern graphics and refined storytelling is something a lot of longtime fans are very much looking forward to. Out of all the Resident Evil remakes in the pipeline, this one has arguably the highest ceiling in terms of potential impact. Beyond that, there are also reports that Capcom is exploring the possibility of remaking the original Resident Evil again. The 2002 REmake is still regarded as a classic, but it was still working within the limits of its time.

An iteration completely based on the RE Engine will give rise to opportunities that would have been unimaginable at the time, introducing the classic title to a brand new audience that comes ready-coated with everything. And finally, looking further ahead, Resident Evil 10 is reportedly being targeted for around 2030.  The direction it takes will reportedly depend heavily on how the RE9 DLC plays out, since the expansion is expected to set up key story elements for the next mainline chapter.

That includes potentially revealing the identity of the next major villain and possibly shedding some light on how Victor obtained Albert Wesker's blood, a thread that could tie the next era of the franchise together in a big way. Capcom clearly has a long-term vision for where Resident Evil is going, and if even half of what's being reported turns out to be accurate, the next several years are going to be a great time to be a fan of the series.