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Resident Evil 5 Remake: State of Play Livestream Rumor Debunked
11 Feb
Summary
- ESRB listing for Resident Evil 5 remake is not new, existing since February last year.
- Other Resident Evil games also have unreleased Xbox Series X/S ratings.
- Capcom is unlikely to reveal RE5 remake near Resident Evil 4's launch.
Speculation is circulating about a potential Resident Evil 5 remake reveal during the upcoming PlayStation State of Play livestream. This buzz originated from a listing on the ESRB website for an Xbox Series X and Series S version of the game. However, closer inspection reveals this rating is not new, with evidence from Internet Archive showing it has been available since February of the previous year.
Further complicating the rumors, multiple other Resident Evil titles, including Revelations, Revelations 2, and 6, also appear on the ESRB with unreleased Xbox Series X and Series S ratings. It is improbable that Capcom intends to unveil remakes for all these games simultaneously.
Additionally, reliable leakers suggest that Code: Veronica will be the next Resident Evil game to receive a remake treatment. The timing also makes a Resident Evil 5 remake reveal unlikely, especially so close to the release of Resident Evil 4, as Capcom would likely avoid any action that could negatively impact sales of its flagship installment.
