Resident Evil 1 Remake Could Be Terrible News For RE9

A remake of the original could spell disaster for. Capcom's revival of the landmark survival horror franchise has thus far been a resounding success. It's employed a two-pronged strategy, both remaking some of the series' most iconic hits while also developing brand-new titles. And it's met with acclaim on both ends. The most recent remake,, balanced the original's campy charm with modern polish, cementing itself as one of the best horror games of 2023. And the most recent new entry, , was a brilliantly-crafted nightmare at once fresh and familiar.

But for all the remakes and remasters, there's one title the series has yet to revisit: the very first, first released in 1996 for the PlayStation. There are many rumors about what the next game could be, but the latest leaks suggest it'll be that long-awaited remake. Whether the leaks are true remains to be seen: there are many other candidates, like a remake and of course, the coveted, that have been rumored to be coming out first. Still, further rumors of development troubles suggest the release schedule has changed.

The latest rumor indicates that Resident Evil 9 might be striking out in a new direction, and it's one with a lot of interesting potential.

A rumor first posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @PRE_Alarabiya, then later corroborated on the Patreon of leaker DanielRPK and shared on Reddit by user KekanKok, suggests that a remake may currently be in development. The tweet, machine translated from the original Arabic, seems to confirm many rumors currently circulating about the franchise: that will be set in Southeast Asia, star an older Leon S. Kennedy, and take place in 2025. Both leaks suggest a 2026 release date for 's remake, with no dates yet confirmed for the next original installment.

The level of detail in this tweet seems to suggest deeper knowledge of Capcom's internal projects, or at least a well-researched hoax. And honestly, 2026 makes perfect sense for a remake. The series and the game will