This is largely due to how Resident Evil games tend to offer more linear and focused experiences, while Bethesda’s titles tend to be more open games with many systems working on top of each other.

“I really, really like the Resident Evil remakes and those are super cool where it was like, totally remade, but I don’t think that’s really viable for a Bethesda game to do that,” he said in an interview with KiwiTalkz. “With that many systems interacting, to try and get that to actually behave in the same way. Ugh, I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.”

Purkeypile also spoke about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and how it was achieved by the developers making use of Unreal Engine 5 on top of the RPG’s own engine, both working in tandem. He also acknowledged that a “from scratch” remake for an RPG of such scale would be too expensive to consider.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was released last year, and quickly became quite the hit, reaching 9 million players just a few months after its release. The title was developed by Bethesda working together with Virtuos, and was built by making use of Unreal Engine 5 to handle the visual side of things while the original Gamebryo Engine powering Oblivion took care of the gameplay logic. For more details, take a look at our review. While it is currently available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, a Nintendo Switch 2 port is also in the works. However, Bethesda hasn’t yet confirmed a solid release date aside from a general 2026 window.

In the same discussion, fellow former Bethesda developers Jonah Lobe and Bruce Nesmith discussed how they wouldn’t be too surprised if the company were to give the responsibility of developing Fallout 5 to another studio. While typically unlikely, Lobe brought up the fact that the company likely has its hands full for now with the development of The Elder Scrolls 6.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if Bethesda gave Fallout 5 to a different production studio,” said Lobe. “I think that they’re doing more and more of that already, they’re bigger and bigger than ever. I feel like The Elder Scrolls 6, the expectations are already beyond the screen here, and they already have their hands full with that.”

Nesmith noted that it would also be advantageous for Bethesda to release a new entry in the Fallout franchise while Amazon’s live action adaptation is still running. “I wasn’t necessarily with you before, but when you say that, I totally agree,” he said. “Having the game come out while the show is either still running, or still very fresh, would be a huge advantage.”

In social media posts, Dusk Golem has noted that Capcom is also looking at feedback and reviews for the remake of Resident Evil 4, which it will take into account when discussing the future of the series. It is worth noting that both Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Requiem have been critically-acclaimed, with the former sitting at an aggregated Metacritic score of 94, and the latter at 88. The reception of the Resident Evil – Code: Veronica remake is also slated to play a role in this.

“Capcom is a very data based company,” wrote Dusk Golem on social media. “They definitely have a bunch of things being measured by RE9, like past RE games. And paying attention to reviews, general feedback, sure they’ll have a survey for RE9 pretty soon to give feedback.”

“There’s a big meeting for the series that will happen in 2027, a bit after Code Veronica Remake has come out, where they’ll have meetings about all the data, feedback collected, etc, & decide how to move forward with Resident Evil based on RE:4, RE9 & Code Veronica Remake, how best to go forward.”

Resident Evil – Code: Veronica was described as being “deep in development back in January, with reports indicating that Capcom is aiming for release in the first half of 2027. This would keep it in line with the rest of the franchise since Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.

A remake of the title has been requested by many fans ever since the release of the critically-acclaimed Resident Evil 2 remake. The desire for Capcom to revisit Code: Veronica largely comes from the fact that it serves as a direct sequel to the original Resident Evil trilogy, focusing on Clair and Chris Redfield.

While things kick off with Claire still looking for her brother in the aftermath of the Raccoon City incident, things quickly heat up when she is kidnapped while investigating an Umbrella Corporation facility in Paris. She ends up in a prison complex on Rockfort Island, and news of the kidnapping reaches Chris, who finds himself on the same island to rescue his sister.

It was originally released back in 2000 on the Sega Dreamcast before eventually coming to PS2 (2001) and Nintendo GameCube (2003) in the form of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica X. It would also get HD remasters on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2011.

In the meantime, Resident Evil Requiem was released just last week on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2. Take a look at our review for more details.

Well, if that PlayStation Store leak wasn’t enough evidence, we can finally confirm it: Leon S. Kennedy is in Resident Evil Requiem. That alone would be enough, but the developer wasn’t just content on teasing, oh no. It showcased his new look – one that’s gruffer, with longer hair and some stubble. Don’t even get me started on his new outfit – the black coat, complete with the high fur collar and gloves, is pretty darn cool. Almost covert ops but far sleeker.

So right away, he makes an impression, saving Grace from the massive Stalker foe that’s been hunting her (while also asking why an FBI agent is involved). Not only does this reaffirm the developer’s statement that the creature is a small part of the campaign, but it also implies that Leon will meet up with Grace early in the story and have an immediate impact. Of course, that could be in the first hour or third, for all we know.

Regardless, Leon is following his own investigation into the mysterious Doctor Victor Gideon. After Umbrella Corp went under, the latter purchased a mysterious building where he’s seemingly conducting his research. Just as Grace is investigating that fifth corpse and how it relates to the Wrenwood Hotel, so is Leon.

How Gideon is related to Umbrella remains to be seen, but we know that he needs Grace to set something called Elpis “free.” He calls her the “chosen one”, and when she flees from him, he pursues, screaming in anger and frustration. The question is: Why was Grace afraid, especially at this point when she has a weapon? Interestingly, when Leon ventures to the building in question, a woman in nursing attire says that Dr Gideon has been expecting him.

Speaking of weapons, Leon wields a revolver with high-powered rounds that are more than capable of repelling the Stalker-like creature. He utilizes a tomahawk, pulling it from a freshly slain enemy’s head. A clue that players will be able to reuse it? Maybe, but it may also be used as a throwing weapon, marking a significant upgrade over the standard knife. Of course, despite his age, Leon is still adept at kicking fools in the face and performing takedowns at close range.

We also got a better look at the infected, who seem zombie-like, but their flesh is nowhere near as rotting. It may be the effects of Elpis, and judging by that photo of Gideon with other scientists, he seems to have infected them. One wields a chainsaw, not unlike the infamous Dr Salvador, the difference being that he’s swinging it around much more wildly.

So anyway, Leon can take the chainsaw and execute enemies with it. Oh, how the turn tables. Here’s hoping it’s a permanent tool that he can use. I didn’t think I needed Slayer Leon, but I’m all for it.

Another notable thing is Leon’s ride. Back in September, Dusk Golem alleged that his levels are bigger than Grace’s, which means a vehicle to get around. Cue this trailer and the developer’s official confirmation of a partnership with Porsche, with Leon driving around in a Cayenne Turbo GT. And who should comment but Dusk, wondering aloud what vehicle he would be driving through “some big open levels.”

You could argue it’s purely for show, but would the developer really collaborate with a brand like Porsche to just feature their vehicle in a few scenes?

Another notable detail is that the story will intertwine the fates of both Leon and Grace. While Grace offers a “unique survival horror experience,” Leon brings “explosive action” to the forefront. It’s unknown just how extensive his campaign missions will be – after all, even Chris was front and center of the marketing for Resident Evil Village despite not having the longest gameplay role. Nevertheless, considering how iconic Leon is, the whole bit about their stories “intertwining,” and that Dusk Golem outright said he’s a major playable character, we’ll hope for the best.

If all this wasn’t enough, there’s the voice communicating with Leon, telling him not to do anything stupid. Some assumed that it’s Ingrid Hunnigan, the communications officer, who worked with him to rescue Ashley, but the voices sound too different. This mysterious new character sounds younger, almost like Sherry Birkin. A quick comparison with her voice in Resident Evil 6 certainly lends credence, even if it’s a different voice actor. Besides, given her connection to Leon and the Raccoon City Incident – not to mention she’s also a federal agent – it wouldn’t be surprising if she returned.

As an aside, the developer finally revealed the other cosmetics in Requiem’s Deluxe Edition, including two new weapon skins for Leon’s revolver and three outfits for the man himself. These include one that’s without his new coat, highlighting the various weaponry underneath (including what seems to be a few knives and a grenade). You can also equip his jacket or a suit, which seems like a nod to Infinite Darkness, albeit with a tie. It’s worth noting that Grace’s second outfit, which offers a strong look, was also revealed. There’s also an additional screen filter that provides a much more saturated look to everything.

Despite only being three minutes and 24 seconds long, Resident Evil Requiem’s trailer didn’t disappoint. It gave everyone what they wanted to see after months of rumors – the return of Leon S. Kennedy to the fold, looking better than ever – while adding more mysteries due to Gideon’s involvement. Whatever Elpis, which is Greek for “hope,” is, it seems to cause the infected to lose their teeth and cause these dark skin lesions. Even their eyes don’t look quite like a traditional zombie’s, what with the distinct glow.

And then of course, the developer ended it in the best way possible – with an ever-so-brief look at Leon’s abilities. The familiarity is immediately enticing – this is the action horror that we know and love – but now you can wield a chainsaw, however briefly, as Leon. What’s not to love?

We still have so many questions. What was up with that GameStop Deluxe Edition listing, which indicates two new story DLC and an update to Mercenaries Mode? What about those mentions of Rosemary Winters, the protagonist of Resident Evil Village’s Shadow of Rose DLC? Is there any chance that other iconic characters tied to the Racoon City Incident, like Claire Redfield or Ada Wong, will return, perhaps even as additional characters in Mercenaries?

Time will tell, but we’re more pumped for Resident Evil Requiem than before. It’s out on February 27th, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

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Whether he has “other” unique actions is unknown, but Automaton Japan did learn more about the respective playstyles for Grace and Leon. Director Akifumi Nakanishi described the former’s gameplay as “based on Resident Evil 2,” and to no one’s surprise, “Leon’s gameplay includes martial arts and melee moves, based on Resident Evil 4.”

He also noted that this is Leon’s first title as a protagonist after Resident Evil 6. With age comes wisdom, and that formed a major theme for the development team. “‘What would Leon be like in 2026?’ Even though he keeps fighting to save people,  bioterror never goes away, so what state of mind has he reached now? What can he do with his seasoned combat skills? With those concepts in mind, we added new elements on top of a Resident Evil 4-style foundation.”

Some of those elements seemingly include a tomahawk, which Leon can reuse after disposing of enemies. However, there’s also his car – a custom Cayenne Turbo GT, which Capcom collaborated with Porsche on. When told that vehicles typically don’t make it out in one piece throughout the series, producer Masato Kumazawa responded, laughing, “It’s usually the helicopters that get blown up.”

Nakanishi added, also laughing, “Please look forward to seeing what happens this time.”

Subtle foreshadowing or perhaps trying to hide how significant the vehicle will be for traversal, especially with rumors about Leon’s levels being bigger and more open than Grace’s? Time will tell, and we may not have to wait long since a deeper dive is planned for early next year.

Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27th, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom isn’t planning a demo and is instead focusing on finishing the game. However, that could change, especially if feedback from the same helps in optimization (see Pragmata).

Resident Evil Village is worth pointing out first. It sold 12.872 million copies, with 1.566 million sold in the past two quarters. That puts it above the more recent Resident Evil 4 remake, but the latter is still performing well with 1.266 million sold in the same period for a lifetime total of nearly 11.2 million.

Of course, neither can measure up to 2019’s Resident Evil 2 remake, the current highest-selling title in the series at 16.342 million units sold. However, Resident Evil 7: biohazard shouldn’t be ignored – it’s slowly creeping up towards 16 million units sold with almost 1.2 million sold in this fiscal year thus far.

The title is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 next year in February alongside Resident Evil Village, so it could very well unseat Resident Evil 2 remake in the process.

Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline title, launches on February 27th, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders go live later today, so expect further details on its price and various editions.

Resident Evil 2 now sits at 15.4 million units sold worldwide as of March 31, up from 15 million units sold as of December. The widely acclaimed survival horror title is also on the verge of becoming the best-selling Resident Evil game of all time. When next Capcom updates the game’s sales, it’s likely that it will have overtaken Resident Evil 5, which has sold a combined 15.5 million units to date across all of its releases and re-releases.

Resident Evil Village sits at 11.3 million units sold, also having sold an additional 300,000 units. Resident Evil 4, meanwhile, has sold over 10 million units, as previously announced. As of April 25th, Resident Evil 7: biohazard sold over 15 million units while Resident Evil 3 remake reached 10 million sales.

Capcom has also revealed updated sales figures for Monster Hunter titles. Read more on that through here.

Doctor Salvador is busy shredding his chainsaw like an electric guitar while Leon raises his fist in respect. However, some users noticed that the sign near the tail-end looked a little odd. It features various lines of thanks, but perhaps most notable is the shape. Flip it 90 degrees to the left, and there’s a distinct resemblance to the Roman numeral for “9.”

This has been taken as a tease for the next Resident Evil, the ninth mainline title after Resident Evil Village, though in what capacity remains to be seen. Aside from Onimusha: Way of the Sword in 2026, Capcom’s release catalogue looks a little dry. An announcement for Resident Evil 9, followed by a launch late this year or next year (if you believe the rumors), could help.

As always, stay tuned for updates. Resident Evil 4 remake is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC. Check out our reviews for the base game and its expansion, Separate Ways.

Capcom has announced that the Resident Evil 4 remake has now sold over 10 million units worldwide as of December 31. At last count, it stood at 9 million units sold as of December 19, which means the game sold an additional 1 million units in the final couple of weeks of 2024. It remains the series’ fastest-selling title to date.

Meanwhile, Capcom has also revealed updated sales numbers for Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 7, and Resident Evil 3. Read more on that through here.

In our review of Resident Evil 4, we awarded it a score of 10/10, saying, “Resident Evil 4 perfectly captures the tone and strengths of the original game, while also managing to improve upon it in truly meaningful ways. In doing so, it once again becomes a standard-bearer for the survival horror genre, while also setting a new bar for Capcom as a developer, for video game remakes, and for the Resident Evil franchise as a whole.” Read the full review through here.

Resident Evil 4 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and iOS.

The last major sales figure for the title was revealed in October, with over eight million copies sold. The sudden jump could potentially have been from holiday sales throughout last month. Of course, the title’s universal acclaim from critics and fans for the base game and Separate Ways expansion also probably helped.

Resident Evil 4 remake is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, PlayStation VR2, iOS, iPadOS and macOS. It’s based on the 2005 classic and sees Leon S. Kennedy on a mission to save the US president’s daughter, Ashley Graham, from a mysterious cult. Check out our review for the title (which we gave a ten out of ten) and for Separate Ways, starring Ada Wong.

900万人のエージェントの皆様
あけましておめでとうございます！本年もよろしくお願いします。

To you, the 9 million-plus agents,
Happy New Year and thank you for your support.

RE4 Team
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— Capcom Dev 1 (@dev1_official) January 6, 2025

Launched in March 2023 for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC, Resident Evil 4 remake is based on the 2005 survival horror shooter of the same name. It stars Leon S. Kennedy as he ventures to a remote village in Spain to rescue the US president’s daughter, Ashley Graham, from the Los Illuminados cult.

The remake retains many of the same set pieces as the original while introducing several new mechanics, like a parry system with knives. You can check out our review, where we gave it a ten out of ten, for more details. It also received a paid expansion, Separate Ways, which is also quite excellent. Both are included in Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition alongside other goodies. Head here for more information.