The next Resident Evil remake is Resident Evil Zero claims insiderAdam StarkeyPublished January 24, 2025 5:34pmUpdated January 24, 2025 5:34pm Maybe they could add co-op to the remake? (Capcom)There are conflicting rumours around Resident Evil 9, but one insider is adamant about what the next remake will be.Resident Evil 9 might be officially in the works but Capcom has yet to say anything about it or even to confirm it is the next Resident Evil game, which isnt a given considering how successful 2023s Resident Evil 4 remake was.Capcom has now run out of obvious games to remake and while Resident Evil 5 would be the logical next choice, chronologically speaking, rumours suggest Capcom is remaking more obscure entries Resident Evil Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero although theres previously been no indication of which might come first.The same insider who made those initial claims has now provided an answer to that question, and it seems Resident Evil Zero fans might have reason to celebrate.When asked about the subject on X, known Resident Evil insider Dusk Golem replied unambiguously: Zero is the next remake.Resident Evil Zero is a prequel to the 1996 classic, which features two protagonists, in S.T.A.R.S. medic Rebecca Chambers and convict Billy Coen. The main gimmick of the game is the ability to switch between both characters to solve puzzles.The game received a HD remaster in 2016, which only highlighted the fact that the game hasnt aged very well and was always one of the lesser entries in the franchise.Originally, the game was supposed to be a N64 title, before it was cancelled, and the project was started from scratch on Nintendos subsequent console, the GameCube.It repurposed a number of locations and mechanics, and reused the graphics engine, from the Resident Evil 1 remake a few years prior, which creates an interesting quandary for Capcom, which is no doubt building up to a new remake of the first game at some point in the future.https://twitter.com/AestheticGamer1/status/1882142238891020344Capcom hasnt confirmed anything about a new remake, so its worth taking all of this with a healthy dose of scepticism. But since it marks the beginning of the entire Resident Evil storyline, it does make sense to release it before Resident Evil: Code Veronica, which is set after the events of Resident Evil 3.What are the rumours about Resident Evil 9?The only thing Capcom has confirmed about Resident Evil 9 is that its being directed by Resident Evil 7s Koshi Nakanishi, but there have been some rumours about its design.The most prevalent rumour is that it will feature an open world, built using the technology in Dragons Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds.Other rumours, however, have led to squabbling within the Resident Evil insider community. In May last year, on Reddit, someone who claims to have playtested Resident Evil 9 shared various alleged details, stating Jill Valentine is the protagonist, that it partially takes places within an abandoned hospital, and features an enemy based on a terrifying goat man.This appeared to line up with another rumour from YouTuber Biohazard Declassified, who claimed Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine will be the main playable protagonists, while the game will be set on an island with an abandoned hospital, caves, and other locations. Leon Kennedy is rumoured to return in Resident Evil 9 (Capcom)As these rumours began to circulate again this week, Dusk Golem, who has a better track record for Resident Evil leaks, described these rumours as 100 percent bulls***.Jill doesnt play any major role in Resident Evil 9, unfortunately, they wrote on X. This current hospital rumour floating around is 100 percent bulls***. Crushing the Jill hopium now before wrong expectations are set.They added: Wait for actual Resident Evil 9 news, nearly every Resident Evil 9 rumour thats been floated around has been bulls***.More TrendingTheres no indication of when Capcom will announce Resident Evil 9 or when it might be released, although we might hear more about the future of the series following the launch of Capcoms Monster Hunter Wilds next month. Its far from the best Resi (Capcom)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy