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Resident Evil remakes skipped the first game because Capcom worried it “might not resonate”
Capcom’s recent Resident Evil remakes have revitalized the franchise, yet the original 1996 title remains untouched by the RE Engine. Producer Jun Takeuchi explained that the first game’s “stoic” horror style might not appeal to modern players, so the studio chose Resident Evil 2 as the entry point, citing its iconic Raccoon City opening as the true beginning of the saga. While rumors of a forthcoming RE 1 remake circulate, no official confirmation has surfaced.