“Resident Evil: Zero” remake reportedly scheduled for release in 2028, with “Guardians of the Galaxy” video game cast set to join the cast

Coming soon from Capcom, unannounced Resident Evil Zero The remake will reportedly launch in 2028 and star the protagonist of the Square Enix video game “Guardians of the Galaxy.”

Last year, IGN confirmed a report from noted Resident Evil leaker Dusk Golem, which claimed that Capcom would continue to remake its classic Resident Evil back catalog New versions of Resident Evil Code Veronica and Resident Evil Zero are in development.

Now, MP1 computer It is hinted that the “Codename Veronica” remake is targeted for release in the first quarter of 2027, while “Resident Evil: Zero” will be released a year later. There is also news that the codename for the “Zero” remake is “Project Chamber”, which is also listed recover Played by actor Jon MacLaren in “Far Cry 5” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” (video games).

McLaren's bio describes Project Chamber as an “upcoming AAA video game” for which he provided performance capture at Beyond Capture Studios. The codename is an obvious nod to Resident Evil Zero's Rebecca Chambers, and MP1st points out that Capcom previously used Beyond Capture Studios for Resident Evil 4 Remake and Street Fighter 6.

“Resident Evil: Zero” was originally launched on GameCube in 2002 and is a prequel to the classic first game in the series. It covers the events surrounding STARS Bravo Team in the Arklay Mountains, with players switching between Chambers and fugitive Billy Cohen. (This is presumably McLaren's role.)

This new remake is expected to add new scenes to the original game's story, much like how Capcom fleshed out its previous Resident Evil remakes. In Zero, the conductor will reportedly play a larger role in the game's infamous train sequence.

Fans may still have a long way to go before they get their hands on Capcom's new Resident Evil Zero remake, although today's latest report provides more details on what to expect and when.

Of course, in the meantime, Capcom is busy preparing for next year's release. Resident Evil Requiem – is expected to arrive on February 27, 2026, just in time for the series' 30th anniversary. This game is designed to act as Kind of like a send-off for some of the long-running episodes of the seriesincluding The Umbrella Corporation and the fate of Raccoon City. But will Leon S. Kennedy return?

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