GOG faced initial challenges convincing Capcom to approve re-releases of Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3, but ultimately succeeded by emphasizing the nostalgic value of these original games.

The re-releases received a phenomenal response, with 94% positive reviews on GOG, prompting Capcom to reassess the importance of original titles alongside remakes.

Capcom now recognizes that original games complement remakes rather than replace them, and plans to continue celebrating classic titles with upcoming releases like Resident Evil 9 in February 2026 and potential remakes of Resident Evil 0 and Code Veronica.

All five classic Resident Evil games are now part of GOG’s Preservation Program launched in November 2024, ensuring their playability on modern systems indefinitely.

These games were successfully re-released in June 2024 with updates for compatibility with Windows 10 and 11, along with modern features such as controller support and enhanced rendering.

The re-releases include visual and gameplay enhancements like multiple localizations, DirectX improvements, V-Sync, gamma correction, and anti-aliasing, all while maintaining the core experience of the originals.

Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem, a new game designed to evoke strong emotional responses and tease ongoing innovation within the franchise.

The re-released games sold very well, although specific sales figures were not disclosed.

Capcom’s Preservation Program is expected to include around 350 games by the end of 2025, highlighting its commitment to preserving gaming history.

Capcom plans to release Resident Evil 9 at the end of February 2026 and is rumored to be working on remakes of Resident Evil 0 and Code Veronica, reflecting a strategy to revitalize and celebrate its classic titles.

A gaming enthusiast appreciates the original Resident Evil games for their artistic and cultural value, despite not having nostalgic memories of them.

While remakes can reinvent games, original versions hold significant cultural and nostalgic importance that should not be overlooked.

Encouraged by the success, Capcom approved re-releases of the original PC ports of Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 on GOG in January 2025.