Resident Evil’s Classic Lineup Shows Signs of Next-Gen Treatment
Several beloved Resident Evil titles hint at potential native releases for current gaming platforms.
Capcom‘s iconic survival horror series might be preparing for another resurrection, as recent ESRB ratings suggest that four classic Resident Evil titles could be making their way to current-generation gaming systems. The ratings board has listed several entries from the franchise for Xbox Series X, hinting at potential native versions of these fan-favorite games.
The listings include the controversial Resident Evil 6, the HD remaster of the groundbreaking Resident Evil 4, and the Resident Evil Origins Collection, which features HD remasters of both the original Resident Evil remake and Resident Evil Zero. While these games are currently playable on modern consoles through backward compatibility, native releases would potentially offer enhanced features and performance improvements.
Interestingly, the ESRB ratings only mention Xbox Series consoles, raising questions about PlayStation 5 availability. However, given Resident Evil’s long-standing relationship with PlayStation platforms, it would be unusual for these releases to skip Sony’s current-generation console entirely.
The timing of these ratings coincides with an upcoming Xbox Developer Direct scheduled for January 23 at 10am PST. While some speculation suggests these Resident Evil ports might be announced during the event, which promises news about a Japanese gaming franchise with decades of history, industry insiders believe the featured announcement may instead come from Square Enix.
The rumored lineup of native releases includes:
- Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster
- Resident Evil HD Remaster
- Resident Evil 4 HD
- Resident Evil 6
These potential releases would add to Capcom’s ongoing efforts to make the Resident Evil series widely accessible across gaming platforms. While most mainline entries in the series are already playable on modern hardware through various means, including remakes and remasters, native versions could provide an optimized experience for current-generation console owners.