Longtime Resident Evil leaker Dusk Golem is stirring up the gaming community with predictions of a potential marketing collaboration between Capcom and Nintendo for the much-anticipated Resident Evil Zero remake. According to the rumor mill, this new version could launch alongside the Switch 2 as a day-one release.
Back in May 2024, Dusk Golem, one of the key sources for Capcom leaks, hinted at both a Resident Evil Zero remake and a reimagining of Resident Evil Code: Veronica. Now, months down the line, they’re back on Twitter, offering what they describe as "educated speculation" regarding the future direction of the Resident Evil series. In their view, a marketing partnership for the Zero remake with Nintendo seems very probable. While the original Resident Evil Zero was exclusive to the GameCube in 2002, the remake is expected to be more widely available, possibly across multiple platforms from the get-go.
Why a Nintendo Marketing Partnership is a Big Deal
This speculation around a Nintendo partnership is quite bold. Historically, Capcom hasn’t focused much of its Resident Evil marketing efforts on Nintendo consoles. Prior remakes like those of Resident Evil 3 and 4 made their debut announcements during PlayStation events. If Capcom decides to team up with Nintendo for its next remake’s marketing, it would signal a notable shift from their usual marketing strategy.
Could Resident Evil Zero Remake Hit Shelves Before RE9?
Dusk Golem also suggested on Twitter that the development of the Resident Evil Zero remake and Resident Evil 9 is proceeding in parallel, potentially wrapping up around the same time. This situation gives Capcom a unique opportunity to choose which title they’ll launch first. Historically, Capcom has tended to announce Resident Evil games about six months before they hit the market. With 2026 marking the franchise’s 30th anniversary, it’s likely we’ll see at least one release that year. The expected sequence would see the Code: Veronica remake launching after both RE9 and the Zero remake, with Dusk Golem hinting that this version may not be as ambitious a project as the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Returning to Resident Evil 0, this remastered journey dives back to 1998, right before the infamous mansion incident that sparked the series. You’re once again caught in the spine-chilling atmosphere that sets the stage for the series, complete with new HD graphics, better sound, widescreen options, and a refreshed control system. Beginning with disturbing reports of murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City, players follow Rebecca Chambers of S.T.A.R.S.’s Bravo Team. Thrust into survival mode after a helicopter mishap, she partners with Billy Coen, a convict on the run, unraveling puzzles and battling threats while alternating control between the two characters—a gameplay element crucial for progressing through the escalating horrors.
Game Details:
- Release Date: November 12, 2002
- Engine: MT Framework
- ESRB Rating: M for Mature 17+ due to intense violence, blood, and gore
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