Resident Evil's Newest Official Remake Isn't At All What We Expected

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Published Mar 11, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT

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If there's one thing you can set your watch by, it's Capcom releasing a remake of the rather amazing Resident Evil series every couple of years. We've seen a resurgence in survival horror games, and it's mainly thanks to the incredible remakes of the old Resi games we all grew up with. It also doesn't hurt that newer games in the franchise like Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Requiem are absolute bangers too.

With Capcom's latest remake of Resident Evil 4 launching back in 2023, many fans were expecting the next remake to be Resident Evil 5. Makes sense, right? Well, while that is definitely in the works, it looks like we're getting a surprise before we go revisiting West Africa. Bandai Namco have announced that this month, they'll be testing an entirely different title across select locations in Japan.

Resident Evil's Next Remake Is...

A Resi Remake Repeat?

No need to guess which Resident Evil game they're going to remake next anymore. The Resident Evil 2 remake from 2019 is getting a new run in a majorly different way. Bandai Namco are testing a new version of the game in the arcades. This new rail shooter will see players testing their aiming and reflexes as either Claire or Leon as they battle hordes of the infected in Racoon City. Leon's first day on the job is about to get a new lease on life!

A quick glance at the gameplay trailer for Resident Evil 2 Arcade reveals how stunning this fast-paced shooter is looking. Also, getting the chance to return as a classic character is a tempting proposition. The remake's graphics still look incredible and getting to revisit well-known locations in a new action shooter seems like a no-brainer. Standing toe to toe with Mr. X as he's swinging haymakers that could shatter concrete looks absolutely terrifying, and I can't wait to play it!

Resident Evil Fans Can't Get Enough Leon

Claire And Leon Co-Op

Getting another go around with Leon S Kennedy is never a bad thing. It's also a timely addition, with the franchise now celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Resident Evil series is no stranger to rail shooters and this modern arcade cabinet promises to deliver on all fronts. With crisp graphics, realistic gun controllers, 3D surround sound and even vibrating floors, everything is in place for a good time. I just wonder if they'll have a roundhouse kick button?

Any new iteration of Resident Evil 2 is always welcome. An all-out run-and-gun Resident Evil shooter on rails sounds like a wonderful time for fans of the franchise. The action looks bombastic and over the top in all the best ways, and we've certainly come a long way from Resident Evil Survivor on PS1. Hopefully these arcade cabinets see a worldwide release soon, as I don't fancy saving up for a flight to Japan just to have Mr. X pummel me into mush!